The sister channel to my watch repair and restoration channel Saving-Time. Here, I'll be fixing old watch tools, making stuff in leather, and just generally building stuff and having some fun!
Wonderful craftmanship, your attention to detail and the explanation of every step is a pleasure to watch. I've done a couple of very simple straps for myself and want to learn more about the craft, your videos are the best I've found. One question: Why not loop the Velodon around the springbar hole? Isn't that were most of the stress would be on the strap? Thank you for posting such educational content.
@krishnaraokotagiri3572
6 күн бұрын
Extraordinary elegant look custom made watch strap
@MrViolero
7 күн бұрын
Grazie !
@pghgb5572
8 күн бұрын
David, are you a Lutonian? Wondering, as your mother worked at Vauxhall.
@Wasting-Time-oc7jl
8 күн бұрын
Pretty much, I spent a few years in Dunstable as a child.
@pghgb5572
8 күн бұрын
@@Wasting-Time-oc7jlborn and bred in Luton and a Vauxhall Technician Apprentice myself. This training led to a career in Aerospace and Defence - some of which we thought was small and intricate, but nothing compared to watch movements, which I find fascinating. I have a soft spot for Hamiltons.
@Wasting-Time-oc7jl
8 күн бұрын
@@pghgb5572 I also have a soft spot for Hamilton :) watch movements might be intricate but at least if i mess it up a bunch of people don't fall out the sky lol If you like Hamilton vintage check out Buren it's the company Hamilton acquired in their move to Switzerland seriously undervalued watches IMO
@PaulTwilley
8 күн бұрын
I bought a vintage Omega recently and I’ve been thinking about a bespoke strap. Then this video popped into my KZitem suggestions! Wow. This strap is close to what I have in mind. You mention it’s expensive , but not how much it would cost? Before I start looking seriously and possibly embarrass myself, could you give me a clue to the cost of this strap please.
@Wasting-Time-oc7jl
8 күн бұрын
Nice , I like vintage Omegas. Strap pricing varies a quite a bit, you can take a look at my site which I'd say is middle of the road for bespoke work atelierdjames.com/product/bespoke-watch-straps/. You'll find more expensive ones as well as cheaper.
@alhamduliyahsua
10 күн бұрын
Excellent. Awesome to hear the ALL the little tips that make mastercraft exceptional!
@Wasting-Time-oc7jl
8 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@ekaeo
11 күн бұрын
Bro, your talent is a pure showoff, im loving the commentary as well, such an amazing video, props!
@Wasting-Time-oc7jl
8 күн бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@johnnyc.5979
17 күн бұрын
Didn't realize everything that went into making such a watch strap. I do leather work as well, making wallets and tote bags. This is above my pay grade.
@chris_topher1984
Күн бұрын
it's a lot of labor for a product almost nobody will buy at their high asking price. a good watch strap doesn't need to cost over a hundred dollars, these people are insane. not all products can be priced based on time and labor involved, and this is one of them. most people wouldn't pay half of the asking price for these straps.
@simongrimwood5942
18 күн бұрын
Fantastic video, thanks for sharing. Would love to see more strap making videos. Maybe how to make a curved end strap?
@Wasting-Time-oc7jl
18 күн бұрын
Thank you, glad to hear you enjoyed the video. I actually just finished making a curved end strap, I'll try to include it in a future video.
@JorgHaas-xo7cw
20 күн бұрын
A great video, thank you for this work.
@Wasting-Time-oc7jl
18 күн бұрын
Glad to hear you enjoyed the video!
@Jan_HP
21 күн бұрын
I like your jokes as much as your excellent work
@Wasting-Time-oc7jl
18 күн бұрын
Cheers, there's a lot of gallows humour going on both in watch repair and strap making as disasters hit regularly :)
@springbay1
21 күн бұрын
I finally got around to watch, after moving to a new apartment at the same time as you uploaded this video. And I'm thrilled to have placed my first Atelier D.James order
@Wasting-Time-oc7jl
21 күн бұрын
Thanks for the order, I will make sure you get a lovely strap. Really appreciate the support!
@jacobsecher
25 күн бұрын
This was really helpful 🥳 Thanks a lot 🥳
@Wasting-Time-oc7jl
25 күн бұрын
You're welcome, happy to hear that you found it helpful.
@olejan1438
27 күн бұрын
Hi, Thanks for sharing! You have a nice vintage watch! Raketa Copernicus, the "Day" version with a nice silver-tone dial. The Soviet Raketa Copernicus is a really cool watch to have. I have all the versions of this watch model: ''Day'' and ''Night'' (black case and black dial). Cheers from Russia!
@Wasting-Time-oc7jl
25 күн бұрын
Hi, I agree it's a great watch. It's pretty much my day-to-day watch and I wear it a lot. The black version is really pretty as well.
@eddiejr540
Ай бұрын
I’m an american, so take this with a grain of salt, but I think a British accent makes anything more enjoyable 🫤
@Wasting-Time-oc7jl
25 күн бұрын
Well, it is the evil villain accent for a reason :)
@eddiejr540
Ай бұрын
Doing this kind of precision work AND filming it…I couldn’t imagine…well done👍
@Wasting-Time-oc7jl
25 күн бұрын
Thanks Eddie, I do my best!
@Robert32064
Ай бұрын
212 degrees F.
@f.kieranfinney457
Ай бұрын
I’ve ordered hand made exotic straps from artisans in Germany and Thailand into the US without trouble. The strap was marked ‘leather’ for customs. It is a leather, after all. The value of even a strap like this one wasn’t sufficient to invoke import duty. Customs never opened it. Perhaps I’ve been lucky. In future maybe I’ll have them shipped to a British cousin then shipped here as a gift. I know that shops in Japan will remove even the original strap of a vintage watch before shipping, which seems unnecessary. Surely Patek et al have these certificates.
@Wasting-Time-oc7jl
25 күн бұрын
There's a lot of stuff crossing borders, so you have to be a bit unlucky to get it flagged. However, there are plenty of horror stories of very fine vintage watches being destroyed by customs for having exotic straps, so if I had one coming I would prefer the strap sent separately.
@ChanterelleAtelier
Ай бұрын
For those of us without a 3d printer, would you make a pdf of the pattern available for printing?
@tommygamba170
Ай бұрын
I use dyneema in the states. Thinner and stronger
@ScottMcCormick12358
Ай бұрын
If you strop the 9mm knife blade with green rouge, or start with a new blade when cutting down the watch band to 18mm, you can cut it in one shot and the cut is cleaner and easier to finish.
@Wasting-Time-oc7jl
25 күн бұрын
Thanks for the tip, Scott!
@alanmarklew6850
Ай бұрын
Are the templates 3d print files? do you do pdf or laser cutter files ? Excellent insight, skilfully exercised thank you.
@michaelsmith-ep7jq
Ай бұрын
Good video. I downloaded the STL file but when I tried opening it I received an error message--"can not parse file".
@alanmarklew6850
Ай бұрын
Stunning !!
@fuarkistani3033
Ай бұрын
This commentary is legendary!
@Wasting-Time-oc7jl
25 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@kyvandieng
Ай бұрын
wish to see this video earlier so i didnt have to buy bull shit stuff LOL thanks for the video
@Atok595
Ай бұрын
A bit pointy, but lovely.
@SarcastSempervirens
Ай бұрын
You are a kindred spirit (attention to detail, lasting things and talking for days) and I have learned SO much - thank you! Subbed. Shipping and customs started to take so much money that many products have become unavailable to me, like custom made watch straps, and living in a small country where nobody makes them, well.. I'm gonna do mine myself. Wouldn't be possible without key details from this video. One question - does this particular color have a name? This is EXACTLY the color I'm a fan of and would like to use it for a vintage bund strap.
@Wasting-Time-oc7jl
25 күн бұрын
Happy to hear my video aids in your strap making journey. It's good fun, although sometimes a bit frustrating. Best of luck to you!
@tadeubotelho4410
Ай бұрын
It was a beautiful job. Thanks for sharing. I'm starting to develop skills as a leather strap craftsman for the antique watches I'm restoring (My watch restoration hobby has progressed to studying bracelet construction). I really liked your step-by-step video. I wish you success. "I'm looking forward to the next video"
@Wasting-Time-oc7jl
25 күн бұрын
Thank you for your kind comment. I also started off making straps as a hobby for vintage pieces I was tinkering with. Good luck with the leather work!
@NaNByZero
Ай бұрын
👍🕐⚙️🍸
@rayjames5200
Ай бұрын
Great video. You mentioned the soldering iron adaptation parts would be linked to…. ? Hope that’s still possible. Thanks Ray
@ChanterelleAtelier
Ай бұрын
what kind of glue do you use?
@dreamwarriors979
2 ай бұрын
You can buy the wuta knife whit handle too not Necessary make one!
@dreamwarriors979
2 ай бұрын
For hobby or one or two items you can buy cheap tools BUT you wonna make a company buy high quality tool (best handmade) ! There are a bit expensive but if you buy cheap you buy DOUBLE!!!
@jezzamatic
2 ай бұрын
I love how you care about the minutiae of this fascinating craft, I've made dozens of belts and wallets but only 2 straps so far and neither were what I would call A1 but the father in law loves them and you got to start somewhere. I really want to make some respectable vintage-esq straps like these and this video is just amazing! Next step is buying some leather and practice, I've not done any leather work since I lost the one eye to cancer so wish me luck and again thank you so much for these videos!
@Wasting-Time-oc7jl
25 күн бұрын
Glad you're enjoying the videos! My first straps looked rather horrendous, it takes practice. Keep at it and you'll get there. Good luck!
@rc9266
2 ай бұрын
Love the way you go into all the various details!
@Wasting-Time-oc7jl
25 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@murph8411
2 ай бұрын
I think painted or edgekote edges are a lot quicker than using gum trag or saliva and burnishing time and time again unless you don’t sand in between and use a power tool for burnishing.
@Wasting-Time-oc7jl
25 күн бұрын
I agree. If I'm not in a rush though, I find the burnishing process quite meditative.
@ronkiely6183
2 ай бұрын
I wish I had found this great video sooner as I have just made two folded straps from pig skin on the outside and cow on the inside. I finished them yesterday and found your video today. I didn't do too bad but the second strap I made was only 'cause the first wasn't perfect. I think there should be more of these types of straps out there as they really show off the skin at it's best unlike cut and painted edges. Have you tried pig skin for your vintage straps? I think they look cool and authentic.
@Wasting-Time-oc7jl
25 күн бұрын
It's an unusual strap these days but it's definitely got that little extra going for it. Keep at it with the strap making, my first straps were the opposite of perfect!
@ronkiely6183
2 ай бұрын
Could you please provide a link so that I can get some Velodon in the UK. I have been using ultra thin nylon but it doesn't glue too well.. Thanks.
@Wasting-Time-oc7jl
25 күн бұрын
Not many places sell velodon. If you didn't get it yet I can recommend Al's Leather in Singapore, shipping is a bit expensive but Al's fast and reliable. Also delivers to the UK alleather.com/products/reinforcement-paper?_pos=1&_psq=velodon&_ss=e&_v=1.0
@robynsjp
2 ай бұрын
Nice I had 2 black folded beaver tail ones made by a special store in Geneva for 2 1960s vintage Omega Seamaster300s. The measurement taking at the store, the skin selection, and the weeks to make the strap made the experience very special, exceptional craftsmanship. The result is so good that I stare at the straps as much as I look at the watches ...
@Wasting-Time-oc7jl
25 күн бұрын
It's a nice experience to have something custom made for you, shame we don't have more of it. Beaver tail is an interesting material as well, you don't see it very often.
@nickjohnson217
2 ай бұрын
Wow that’s a work of art buddy I absolutely love that colour.
@Wasting-Time-oc7jl
2 ай бұрын
Thank you I'm glad you enjoyed it
@mikesmusicden
2 ай бұрын
Really beautiful strap. You are a true craftsman; thank you for sharing the process 👍
@Wasting-Time-oc7jl
2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@Ninjadoc2000
2 ай бұрын
Exceptional content as always! Thank you so much for uploading, I’ll try and make one as soon as i can!
@Wasting-Time-oc7jl
2 ай бұрын
Good luck :)
@carlswenson5403
2 ай бұрын
4+ decades of never wearing a watch, I still want this thing. well done and thanks for posting sir
@Wasting-Time-oc7jl
2 ай бұрын
Thank you i'm glad you enjoyed it.
@WristwatchWorkshop
2 ай бұрын
More great content. I appreciate the easy storytelling style combined with really quite involved technique.
@Wasting-Time-oc7jl
2 ай бұрын
I'm glad you liked it, thank you
@PaulSchwarzbaum-xr8qm
2 ай бұрын
Superb workmanship and thank you for another great, entertaining video!
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