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Leather watch bands in general and handmade leather watch straps in particular (also called handmade leather watch bands) are sought-after because of their durability and elegant beauty. Leather material is currently preferred by watch lovers when they want to refresh their fashion accessory with a luxurious look. What is a handmade leather watch band and what types of leather material are commonly used for watches – let’s find out in the article below…

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What are handmade leather watch straps?

Leather watch bands, exactly handmade watch straps are so popular on the market today. They are full grain leather watch strap (genuine leather watch bands), are watch straps manufactured from exotic leather, undergoing processing, cutting, punching, grafting, etc. Handmade leather watch bands are custom watch bands that completely crafted by hand without using industrial machinery, giving customers the most unique products with premier quality.

What leather materials are commonly used for watch straps?

Handmade cowhide watch band

Cowhide is the most popular material for making handmade leather watch straps today. They are soft, smooth, sweat-absorbing, which brings a comfortable feeling for users. In particular, punching holes in cowhide does not break the surface, ensuring the aesthetics of the finished product.

Handmade leather watch straps at Babu Handmade are handcrafted from full grain leather

Cowhide watch band is full grain leather watch strap that have timeless durability and good wear resistance. Therefore, cowhide is not only the material of choice for making watch straps but also many other fashion items.

Handmade alligator watch bands

Custom watch bands or handmade leather watch straps made from alligator leather are highly sought-after because of their unique texture. Each alligator has a different texture on its skin, so you will definitely own a unique leather strap which is not duplicated with any other one.

Different from other types of leather, the longer a handmade leather watch band made from alligator skin is used, the more beautiful and shiny it becomes. Not only that, the alligator leather strap has an elegant, luxurious and sophisticated beauty, so it is preferred by successful businessmen.

Handmade sheepskin leather watch bands

Sheepskin is one of the most commonly used leather materials to make fashion products, especially handmade leather watch straps, also called custom watch bands. The sheepskin surface is soft, smooth, light and spongy. Therefore, the leather strap made from sheepskin is considered highly aesthetic and the most high-class leather line.

In addition, sheepskin handmade leather bands which are effectively waterproof are the perfect choice for those who are concerned about sweaty hands.

Handmade goat leather watch bands

Genuine leather watch bands from full grain goat leather inherits the advantages of goat leather. Handmade leather watch straps (or handmade leather watch bands) are made from goat skin which is durable, lightweight and softer than cowhide.

Babu Handmade’s goatskin watch bands are highly appreciated by customers

Goatskin surface has an embossed texture with unique patterns, bringing elegance. Goatskin leather also has a smooth surface, good water resistance and heat resistance. It does not cause skin irritation to watch user when wearing. Therefore, this leather material is chosen by a large number of consumers.

Handmade ostrich watch strap

Ostrich leather is one of the most durable leathers available today, often used to make fashion products, especially custom watch bands, custom watch straps. To create exquisite and classy handmade ostrich leather watch strap, craftsmen must be very skillful and meticulous.

Ostrich leg leather used to make ostrich leg watch strap does not have a rough surface like alligator skin or smooth like cowhide. The recognizable feature of ostrich skin is its layered scale structure. The large scales are often hard, layered and naturally shiny, creating a unique appearance for handmade ostrich watch band.

Handmade python leather watch bands

Handmade leather watch straps made from python skin are custom leather watch bands that possess softness and high elasticity, creating a smooth feeling when touching. Each python has a different color as well as different patterns that make up unique points for each watch strap on the market.

Handmade lizard leather watch bands

Handmade lizard leather watch strap is one of the most sought-after watch strap materials. Iguana skin is thinner than other types of leather but has high durability and long use time.

In particular, lizard skin does not contain calcium, so it is not as hard as alligator or stingray skin. Thanks to that, the leather is quite easy to bleach and dye, creating a variety of colors for the watch strap.

What to note when changing watch band or choosing leather replacement watch bands?

If you want to replace custom or handmade leather watch straps, you should:

Choosing high quality leather when replacing handmade leather watch bands

Leather material is one of the most important factors that determine the aesthetics and quality of the watch band. So when replacing custom leather watch straps, you should learn carefully and choose a reputable place to buy full grain leather watch strap or genuine leather watch bands, avoid buying fake and poor quality straps.

Nowadays, the most sought-after and expensive leather straps are those made from crocodile and ostrich skin.

Choose the right leather strap model for handmade leather watch band

On the market there are many models of leather straps that are diverse in both colors and styles. So, consider and choose the custom leather watch straps that best suit your style.

If you are a person who likes a classic, gentle style, you can choose a cowhide watch strap.

If you are a person who loves modern, bold and dynamic style, you can choose ostrich leather watch bands with layered scaly structure.

Choose the correct band size when ordering handmade leather watch straps

An important note when choosing leather replacement watch bands or changing watch band is that you must choose the right size. Otherwise, you will not be able to fit the band to your watch.

Leather watch band handcrafted by Babu Handmade

Choose a reputable watch strap replacement address

One of the most important factors to own a high quality handmade leather watch straps is choosing a reputable strap replacement address. This not only gives you peace of mind about the quality, but also helps ensure the technical and aesthetic of the watch.

Babu Handmade – Premier quality handmade leather watch band provider

Babu Handmade is an address specializing in the production of high-quality full grain leather watch strap. The products at Babu are meticulously designed and crafted, made entirely by hand, with carefully selected and imported materials from Italy, France, South Africa, Spain so almost every watch strap is unique, not duplicated.

Leather watch bands at Babu Handmade have waterproof lining, which bring soft and comfortable feeling to watch users

At Babu Handmade, leather watch bands have waterproof lining which is made from Zermatt leather imported from France. Thanks to that, the strap is soft and comfortable, which is a plus point for customers who are concerned about sweaty hands.

The leather watch straps at Babu are all highly aesthetic, following international fashion trends, meeting all needs and tastes of customers. Each handmade leather watch strap is the product of Babu’s dedication and meticulousness. Product quality is always put on top to help Babu conquer the most discerning customers.

Attractive policy for our dear customers

When changing watch band or choosing leather replacement watch bands at Babu, your handmade watch straps and custom watch bands are warranted for 12 months. We warrant all product defects, including defects caused by users.

In addition, Babu Handmade offers lifetime product maintenance. Customers can bring leather straps to Babu so that our craftsmen can help you maintain and increase the life expectancy of your watch straps.

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