At the Windup Watch Shop straps are something we take very seriously. From our line of rugged, rustic, American-Made Model 2 Premiums to the effortlessly stylish, military-inspired nylon straps of Haveston, since 2012 we?ve always paid close attention to the details that we, as watch collectors, want to find in our straps. High-quality materials, craftsmanship, and value always play a role in our decisions, as does unique style. Straps are plentiful these days, but not many utilize interesting leathers and textures, which is something we care deeply about. Today, we?re launching four new collections of Italian-made straps that have taken all of these factors into close consideration, and, simply put, are some of the nicest straps we?ve ever launched.
When we first met with our new manufacturer, they had a few things we really appreciated. One was a legitimate factory in Italy with an impressive history and roster of clients. Another was an exceptional product. Over the years, we?ve learned what to look for in stitching, top and lining leathers, edge paint and the other small details that make the difference between a good and great strap. More often than not, we?re not impressed, but this time we were. Lastly, they allowed us full design control over our product. When it comes to products with our name on it, we don?t pick from catalogs, we design ourselves.
After some back and forth on details, hours spent looking at leather samples, we landed on four collections of s...