The evolution of the watch strap, from Tudor and Grand Seiko to Jaeger‑LeCoultre and Zenith

Watch straps have evolved far beyond traditional leather bands, with today's hi-tech models designed to be stylish, comfortable and easily interchangeable Watch straps are as much about function as ...
The New York Times

From Watch Fan to Watch Strap Maker, in 2 Years

Philip Chuah, who used YouTube videos to learn the skill, now creates bands in everything from calfskin to tilapia. By Vivian Morelli It all started in early 2021 when Philip Chuah, a watch enthusiast ...
The New York Times

For Many Watch Buyers, the Appeal of Exotic Skins Is Waning

Trading in the crocodile, alligator, lizard and python skins often used to make watch straps involves a labyrinthine process of documentation. By Rachel Felder In July, People for the Ethical ...