CentaurStraps Online Store - Grand Opening

The rise of urban watch straps

Ok so I'm back in business. During the last week, I was trying to figure out what will be the best start for a new line of watch straps. Something classic or modern? Maybe vintage? A lot of ideas but nothing to stand out for a fresh start.

Until one day, I realised that the question is not about the style of a watch strap, it's about our lifestyle. We expect all our wearables to match our lifestyle so why trying to find a watch strap based on abstract criteria like modern or classic, in the end it's not a new sofa or carpet that you're buying.

Instantly I thought all the nine-to-fivers and their everyday lifestyle. During the weekdays, they spend some time doing things at home, at least 8 hours at work and some time for fun and workouts. In other words urban lifestyle. Say hello to the "Urban Watch Straps" Line!

It's still a work in progress but in short they will be at least 3 variations and multiple choices for colours and dimensions. The basic characteristic of these watch straps is the comfort to wear them for long hours during the weekdays. Needless to say that everything is and will be handmade and tailored to the exact needs of each individual. 

A sneak peak of the Urban Line, is shown below:

Hope you like it!

handmade vintage ammo leather watch strap 22mm

This is a 22mm leather watch strap that was made from an ammo leather pouch, dated back to late 60s - early 70s. The leather is really supple and has developed a beatiful patina over time. It has been hand stitched with top quality linen thread.

It will fit any watch with 22mm lugs. A brushed stainless steel buckle is included. No holes punched yet for the buckle.

You can buy this now from my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/716296125/vintage-leather-watch-strap-handmade

Light brown 20mm leather watch strap

That's a light brown leather watch strap, hand-dyed & hand-stiched. It's about 4mm thick and the leather is veg. tanned cowhide from the butt of the animal. It came from a UK tannery. I used 25/3 linen thread for this.

Feel free to contact me for a similar strap at: centaurstraps@gmail.com

24/24 Handmade leather watch strap - Chocolate Brown

Here is a chocolate brown watch strap, 24mm, thick enough for big watches, extra resistant to water and with top quality cowhide leather from the butt of the animal (best/strongest part of leather hides). Classic watch strap, you can't go wrong with this.

26mm handmade leather watch strap 26/24mm

This is a mahogany vintage style 26mm handmade watch strap narrowed down to 24mm in the buckle. The leather for the strap is top quality full grain cowhide vegetable tanned leather. It's from the shoulder of the animal adding a lot of character. It's from a UK tannery. It has been treated with some oil and wax and it will create a beautiful patina over time. The inside of the strap has been further distressed to add more vintage look, check the last pic.

Details about the leather strap:
- Mahogany vintage style with black finished edges.
- 26mm in the lugs
- 24 mm brushed stainless steel buckle
- 2 stainless steel tubes
- Double stitched with 25/3 linen thread. Box stitched
- 1 large floating keeper
- ~4 mm thick
- About 140 mm x 78 mm
- 5 holes, distance of first hole to lug: 4.5 mm.

This is the actual item that you will receive. Let me know if you need tubes (for Panerai watches), they will be added for free.

Available now in my Etsy shop, check the link on the right!

24mm watch band - Ammo style handmade vegetable tanned leather watch strap

This is an ammo style 24 mm handmade watch strap with minimal stitching and a pre-v 24mm buckle. The leather for the strap is top quality full grain cowhide vegetable tanned leather. It's from the shoulder of the animal. It's from a UK tannery. I'm physically aging this leather without dying it using natural oils, waxes and the sun!

Details about the leather strap:
- physically tanned (not dyed) with finished edges
- 24 mm brushed stainless steel buckle (polished buckle available per request)
- Double stitched with 25/3 linen thread. Drub color.
- 1 ammo style keeper.
- 24 mm wide, ~4 mm thick
- About 138 mm x 78 mm

This is the actual item that you will receive. Tubes for Panerai watches available for free upon request.

Available now in my Etsy shop, check the link on the right!

Olive Green handmade leather watch strap 24 mm with pre-v buckle --- [SOLD]

This is an olive green 24mm handmade watch strap with a pre-v 24mm buckle. The leather for the strap is top quality full grain cowhide vegetable tanned leather. It's from the shoulder of the animal adding a lot of character. It's from a UK tannery. It has been treated with some oil and wax and it will create a beautiful patina over time.

Details about the leather strap:
- Distressed olive green with black finished edges.
- 24 mm black mat buckle
- Box Stitched, double stitched with 25/3 linen thread in dark grey color.
- 2 floating keepers
- 24 mm wide, ~4 mm thick
- About 135 mm x 80 mm
- 5 holes, distance of first hole to lug: 4.5 mm.

This is the actual item that you will receive. Tubes (for Panerai watches) can be added for free upon request.

Available now in my Etsy shop, check the link on the right!

New leather available for your next vintage watch strap!

I just dyed three pieces of leather, an olive green, a mahogany brown and a dark brown. All in vintage look and feel. They come from a cowhide shoulder, with a lot of character. Great vegetable tanned leather. Really love them!

Note that the watch strap will be about ~4+ mm thick and that the colors can be further darkened upon request.

If you also like them, just contact me to create a custom watch strap for you!

My e-mail: centaurstraps@gmail.com

Vintage Style handmade leather watch strap 24 mm with pre-v buckle --- [SOLD]

This is a light brown 24mm handmade watch strap with a brushed pre-v 24mm buckle. The leather for the strap is top quality full grain cowhide vegetable tanned leather. It's from the shoulder of the animal adding a lot of character.  It's from a UK tannery.  It has been treated with some oil and wax, it has been distressed and it will create a beautiful patina over time.

Details about the leather strap:
- vintage look with finished edges.
- 24 mm brushed buckle
- Double stitched with 18/3 linen thread in natural (ecru) color.
- 1 ammo style keeper
- 24 mm wide,  ~4 mm thick
- 135 mm x 80 mm
- 5 holes, distance of first hole to lug: 4.5 mm.

This is the actual item that you will receive.

Available now in my Etsy shop, check the link on the right!

22mm leather watch band - Handmade veg tanned leather watch strap

This is a 22 mm handmade watch strap with a 22mm brushed buckle. The leather for the strap is top quality full grain cowhide vegetable tanned leather. It's from the shoulder of the animal. It's from a UK tannery. I'm physically aging this leather without dying it using natural oils, waxes and the sun, no dye added!

Details about the leather strap:
- physically tanned (not dyed) with unfinished edges
- 22 mm brushed stainless steel buckle
- Double stitched with 25/3 linen thread. Gray color.
- 1 Ammo style keeper.
- 22 mm wide, ~4.5 mm thick
- 135 mm x 80 mm

This is the actual item that you will receive.

Available now in my Etsy shop, check the link on the right!

Olive Green handmade leather watch strap 22 mm with black pre-v buckle --- [SOLD]

This is an olive green 22mm handmade watch strap with a black mat pre-v 22mm buckle. The leather for the strap is top quality full grain cowhide vegetable tanned leather. It's from the shoulder of the animal adding a lot of character. It's from a UK tannery. It has been treated with some oil and wax and it will create a beautiful patina over time.

Details about the leather strap:
- Olive green with black finished edges.
- 22 mm black mat buckle
- Double stitched with 25/3 linen thread in dark grey color.
- 2 floating keepers
- 22 mm wide, ~4 mm thick
- 135 mm x 80 mm
- 5 holes, distance of first hole to lug: 4.5 mm.

This is the actual item that you will receive.

SOLD! Let me know if you would like a similar one!

22mm watch band - Handmade natural color leather watch strap double stitched

This is a 22 mm handmade watch strap with a 22mm brushed buckle. The leather for the strap is top quality full grain cowhide vegetable tanned leather. It's from the shoulder of the animal. It's from a UK tannery. I'm physically aging this leather without dying it using natural oils, waxes and the sun, no dye added!

Details about the leather strap:
- physically tanned (not dyed) with unfinished edges
- 22 mm brushed stainless steel buckle
- Double stitched with 18/3 linen thread. Natural color.
- 2 floating keepers.
- 22 mm wide, ~3 mm thick 
- 135 mm x 78 mm (fits large wrists as well)
- No holes yet, let me know your wrist size to make a perfect fit.

This is the actual item that you will receive.
Available now in my Etsy shop, check the link on the right!

24mm watch band - Handmade leather watch strap double stitched --- [SOLD]

This is a 24 mm handmade watch strap with a pre-v 24mm buckle. The leather for the strap is top quality full grain cowhide vegetable tanned leather. It's from the shoulder of the animal. It's from a UK tannery. I'm physically aging this leather without dying it using natural oils, waxes and the sun!

Details about the leather strap:
- physically tanned (not dyed) with unfinished edges
- 24 mm brushed stainless steel buckle (polished buckle available per request)
- 2 stainless steel tubes
- Double stitched with two 25/3 linen threads. Drub color.
- 2 floating keepers.
- 24 mm wide, ~4 mm thick (fits 44mm Panerai and similar watches)
- 138 mm x 78 mm
- 5 holes, distance of first hole to lug: ~4.2 mm.

This is the actual item that you will receive.

Available now in my Etsy shop, check the link on the right!

Vintage sun tanned ammo style handmade leather watch strap 26/24 mm --- [SOLD]

This is a 26/24mm handmade watch strap with a pre-v 24mm buckle. The leather for the strap is top quality full grain cowhide vegetable tanned leather. It's from the shoulder of the animal with many scars which add character to the strap. It's from a UK tannery. I'm physically aging this leather without dying it using natural oils, waxes and the sun! I'm also using various burnishing methods to darken the color. The end color is close to light brown and it will slightly change when you bend it giving a beautiful result.

Details about the leather strap:
- physically tanned (not dyed) with unfinished edges
- 24 mm brushed stainless steel buckle
- Double stitched with two 25/3 linen thread in drub color.
- 2 floating keepers.
- 26 mm in lugs - 24mm in buckle, ~4+ mm thick

This is the actual item that you will receive.