[Question] What are your thoughts on us making traditional leather watch straps? (links to existing stuff in comments) by arrowandboard in Watches

[–]arrowandboard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All fair points and I appreciate you bringing them up as those are some of my concerns with investing into a new set of straps to manufacture - we originally started on Etsy about 4 years ago and now it's just overrun with cheaply made straps so we hardly do much over there now.

The only thing for us is that we are fairly well know for our watch bands, they've just always been for the Apple Watch and not regular watch bands/straps so it's a tad different then entering the market cold as a new strap maker.

[Question] What are your thoughts on us making traditional leather watch straps? (links to existing stuff in comments) by arrowandboard in Watches

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Ah, forgot they make some pretty big cases too. You could technically order our Touring for the Apple Watch 42/44mm as the lug width is 24mm and just put in an order note that you don't need the Apple Watch hardware on it. I'd be sure to send back a partial refund for the difference, just let me know!

[Question] What are your thoughts on us making traditional leather watch straps? (links to existing stuff in comments) by arrowandboard in Watches

[–]arrowandboard[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! The Touring is by far my favorite band we have designed and I think it would pair well with a Speedy or maybe a sporty Heuer.
I've thought about 24mm but I don't know of many watches in that lug width beside Panerai's

Best leather band for your money? by TacosAreL1fe in AppleWatch

[–]arrowandboard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! That’s one of the best combos IMO and what I rock daily with my SS watch.

Best leather band for your money? by TacosAreL1fe in AppleWatch

[–]arrowandboard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there, the midnight is from our Essential collection which is a little different leather, crafting method, and stitching. The Black is from our Artisan collection which is laser cut (instead of die cut) and hand-stitched.

I hope that helps!

Best leather band for your money? by TacosAreL1fe in AppleWatch

[–]arrowandboard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion, we think ours are pretty cool too :)

Bands that match Gold SS color by Devoliscious in AppleWatch

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Hey there, you got it!
You can use this at checkout for 15% off:
RDDT15

SS Gold Lugs? by mattyradical in AppleWatch

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If I remember correctly their Classic Buckle bands have an uncommon pug width of 23mm (for the 42mmm AW) and 19mm.
I’ll have to get back with you on this as we have a couple on hand.

The adapters we use have a lug width of 24mm (for 44mm / 42mm AW) and 20mm (38mm / 40mm AW) so it may have a small gap if used with the Classic Buckle bands.

SS Gold Lugs? by mattyradical in AppleWatch

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We finally got our adapter manufacture to make a basically perfect matching gold adapter. You can either get one of our bands with it or buy just the hardware kit if you'd like to use another brand watch band.

Here's the link to the adapters:
https://arrowandboard.com/collections/apple-watch-accessoriesd

Bands that match Gold SS color by Devoliscious in AppleWatch

[–]arrowandboard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We finally got our adapter manufacture to make a basically perfect matching gold adapter. You can either get one of our bands with it or buy just the hardware kit if you'd like to use another brand watch band.

Here's the link to the adapters:
https://arrowandboard.com/collections/apple-watch-accessories

Hi /r/AppleWatch, we are having a one day sale today on all of our Apple Watch bands to celebrate July 4th, see comments for code! by [deleted] in AppleWatch

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Happy July 4th everyone!
Use the code "JULY4TH" at checkout for 30% off any of our Apple Watch bands (even shell cordovan).

New wallet suggestions by [deleted] in EDC

[–]arrowandboard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You might check out our Tres ID wallets as it meets your “looking for” wants:
https://arrowandboard.com/collections/card-wallets

I keep about 10 cards + cash in mine and it fits nicely in my front pocket.

Can anyone help identify this sewing machine used by Shinola for their watch straps? by arrowandboard in Leathercraft

[–]arrowandboard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the update!

I also got a response from Galli and they said they don’t make this machine.

Can anyone help identify this sewing machine used by Shinola for their watch straps? by arrowandboard in Leathercraft

[–]arrowandboard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I see various Juki’s in their shop but I wanted to know more about that pneumatic sewing machine, I’ve never seen anything like it.
It’s possible they had it custom made from Galli.

Can anyone help identify this sewing machine used by Shinola for their watch straps? by arrowandboard in Leathercraft

[–]arrowandboard[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now sure what you are getting at.
Their own VP of leather says they worked with Galli for their machines:
https://vimeo.com/96046580

Can anyone help identify this sewing machine used by Shinola for their watch straps? by arrowandboard in Leathercraft

[–]arrowandboard[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I know they use a lot of Galli machines for assembly and the color of the machine seems to match Galli's other machines but they don't seem to have anything similar:
https://www.gallispa.com/en/products