An Ignored And ESSENTIAL Part Of Watch Collecting ! DONT MISS OUT !

[@markikn3183]

An ignored and essential part of watch collecting: Losing money 😁

[@BrittPearceWatches]

I hate how true this is

[@tomfaranda]

Very funny , very true ...

[@tizombie]

A LOT of money 💰

[@roytrevisan3491]

Hey Mark I bet you are popular at parties?

[@markikn3183]

@@roytrevisan3491 nobody ever invites me. I don't know why.

[@miguelb65]

Being a fellow Montrealer, I had the chance to visit his atelier when I bought two straps from him. The experience was fantastic. Being able to go though his extensive selection of materials was great. And he is a very nice guy. Well deserved shoutout

[@letsseethewristroll]

I have close to 30 of his straps and can say that they are all amazing. The variety of colors and materials make for amazing straps to make a watch stand out. I love giving my watches a new look and changing things up all the time!

[@jeffjacobson59]

You are the man, Fed! I wish you continued success, you deserve it my brother.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Gah! I have been meaning to make a straps video! Straps are beyond underrated. It can make a watch feel completely different. When I’m craving a change, and my wallet says “you can’t buy a new watch” I know it’s time to get freaky with my straps 😜. I need to look into this Aaron!! Thanks so much for this video fed!

[@BigZebraCom]

It's important to get items that are made with Ostrich leather. Not because ostrich leather is the best leather. Because Ostriches are a bunch of jerks.

[@ARC3D77]

I own 6-8 straps from Aaron and they are of the highest quality…I highly recommend them to anyone looking for any strap, not just a custom made one

[@codys5727]

I love shouting out small companies who do excellent work. Nice when your money goes directly to the person providing good or services

[@dannysimenauer5745]

Got to love Federico calling out Louis Vuitton for cutting corners on their Watch roll craftsmanship! I think I hear the door shutting as the Chairman of LV is calling an emergency board meeting to fix the waxing issue this afternoon.

[@Raph.Bogaert]

No prices mentioned on the website.. you know it's not very cheap 😂 Very cool video, love his work!

[@mattwasilewicz9677]

Honestly his pricing is beyond reasonable, especially when you compare to factory strap pricing

[@thomashelm6931]

I love the 911, but I haven't seen one with an ostrich paint finish. 🤣 Seriously, this guy is the epitome of a craftsman.

[@ralphplazachesmarhomes]

Thank you for the reconmendation. This dude makes some beautiful pieces.

[@zenojakobe1473]

absolutely on the mark - a different strap can completely change the look and feel of a watch I have not tried Aaron but my go to strap people are the Strapsmith and Man Cave Leather

[@jumboJetPilot]

Try Frank Clegg leatherworks. They don’t make watch straps, however. But their leather bags are second to none. I have a couple pairs of custom cordswained ostrich shoes. I definitely agree with your liking of ostrich! Each leather type has its Pros and Cons. Ostrich seems to have the great number of pros and the fewest number of cons.

[@timeisahumanconstruct9251]

FC does make a few single pass nato style straps as I have one. I agree their bags are top notch.

[@millersciencesms762]

I purchased a black shell cordavan strap from Aaron Bespoke because of your suggestion. Totally love it. Thank you.

[@tedgorman12]

You mentioned combat straps on the first video of yours I ever watched and I ordered myself a custom three-watch case the same day. Absolutely love it.

[@kkolsen2001]

From Federico's prior recommendations, I had Aaron make a custom strap for my vintage Omega Constellation. Truly excellent craftsmanship! I will use Aaron for any future straps.

[@MarkFenimore]

Fed keeps it real, that's why I keep coming back!

[@stevenmcknight8429]

Love it Federico...good on you! I will definitely be giving Aaron a shout! Thanks for the share!

[@Mistersulu12]

My favorite strap maker! I have one of his straps on my 16610, I discovered his work thanks to one of your videos Fed! Thank you 😊

[@liptenlaw]

It’s a part of the experience that is so easily overlooked, but the way you describe it, it makes perfect sense. An excellent video as always. Although, this one may cost me a custom watch strap.

[@mauriebarnes8272]

Super cool straps and carriers! Will check this out! Thanks Fed.

[@ArnoldBabar]

I had Aaron make me a canvas strap for my Pelagos based off of your recommendation, love it!

[@mt24Carson]

Hi Fed - thanks for this video. I have been recently contemplating getting a couple of custom straps made so this is timely. I will check out Aaron's website. ⌚👍

[@a.m.m.4592]

Great topic. Straps can bring out so much more character of a watch and your style. And that 💼 is super fly!

[@taijifank3875]

I have heard only good things about Aaron, and I appreciated seeing your close ups of the cases. I will note one cool thing about ABP Concept (Atelier du Bracelet Parisienne): they now sell swatches of the leather choices for custom straps. The samples are not cheap, but they are indispensable if you have an unusual dial color and want just the right shade and texture of strap to compliment your watch.

[@djn1384]

I just purchased a strap from Aaron for my SBGE 275. He sent me a QC video and it’s stunning!

[@slinkysurfer]

Federico, how about making a video on the Breitling in your screensaver, I love the way they look and I’ve toyed with buying one, maybe you could give us your opinion on them. Great work, keep rolling.

[@mohammedalobaidli8340]

I always put my touch by change the strap.. I use nato rubber and leather. Its most fun way in watch collecting. The good man always give the cridited to whom deserves.. Shout out to you too. And I love the color combination 😁

[@davidjb3671]

Just to comment that Camille Fournet offer a pretty good level of customization with great quality and very fast turnaround. I've been very happy with their straps.

[@mikegreen8710]

I have 2 straps from Aaron. He is amazing. There was “small” hiccup with my order and he handled it like a champ. Top notch customer service!

[@brianmsahin]

Excellent point on straps. I never put that much importance on it until I got a fully handmade leather strap by an independent leather craftsman based on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey for my Grand Seiko Snowflake that brought the watch to a new level. Now I know Turkey is famous for leather work with Bosphorous Leather being world famous and famously expensive for watch related leather products. But mine waa not that expensive but it is extremely high quality. If you can find a good leather craftsman locally like your friend, it's well worth spending the money.

[@bradg.5253]

Aaron Bespoke is amazing. His quality is second to none.

[@rickfanning5647]

Will definitely check out Aaron's business. I'm commenting to 100% agree that straps can make the watch collection. On the wrist right now is my Seiko Arnie. A cool, but large (for me), watch with an amazing rubber strap. So ridiculuously comfortable it has taken over this summer. It has me ready to plunk down $$$ on rubber straps for other watches have been left behind by the comfort proposition offered by a strap that kicks butt. Straps are a relatively cheap way to totally change up a watch and a collection. Thank you for calling this out. Fed - you have been a wonderful guide into the world of watches. Thank you.

[@hayesjk11]

He's very right about Aaron. He's amazing, I've had many straps made by him. Great for a small wristed person

[@Gzeroy]

That is just high quality work you have there Federico! And it will definitely last two lifetimes or more. My dad used to farm with ostriches in South Africa and later sold ostrich leather goods. Ostrich leather products are not cheap, but worth every penny!

[@TheBigWrist]

I sat down yesterday and played strap-swap with a few watches. Makes a whole new wearing experience.

[@recalcitrantgrackle2500]

Aaron made me an ostrich-leg strap for my Grey Side of the Moon. Absolutely fantastic!

[@freddie8354]

This was great, really like when you switch it up and give us a peak on another angle of the hobby and that is the straps and rolls. Always great content Fede. Would be cool to maybe do a video where you choose your next strap and the thought process behind it.

[@defenstrator4660]

Sharing the love is always great to see.

[@insydegroup]

Can't agree more, I have four straps from Aaron and can confirm that all of them are amazing

[@ollik8192]

Finwatchstraps is also awesome. The beauty with these artisans is that you can have a discussion. You know, the colours on the screen vs nature etc.

[@Mahatma618]

Giving a shout-out to a quality fellow strap maker is class,man.

[@mattwasilewicz9677]

+1 to Aaron's straps. I must have about 30 straps from him, a custom wallet and watch roll. Very high quality work

[@drewmadden457]

Matt, question for you. Do you swap out your straps by yourself? If so, what equipment do you have to do that? Just got into watches this year and love the idea of custom straps but not sure if I'm handy enough to change them out myself.

[@mattwasilewicz9677]

@@drewmadden457 I always change my own straps, its not very hard to do, just be careful. Buy yourself a proper strap tool, and not some cheap Chinese one, get a high quality tool that won't break on you. Bergeon is a good brand for tools. Some watches have drilled out lugs which makes it even easier to change the straps

[@Nefville]

What are the odds that Aaron's last name is Bespoke and he makes custom straps?!?! ;D

[@spartanwarrior3814]

That guy does awesome work

[@MrERLoner]

Right? And to be on a show hosted by Federico Tauxuatchez?

[@mattwasilewicz9677]

That is not his last name.

[@trelee9865]

You posted this video just a few hours after I ordered a strap from elsewhere, seems like I'm buying another🤦‍♂️

[@vktravellog1242]

Great video! I been looking for straps so this is perfect!

[@richardweir3342]

They do look stunning

[@peterjasurek8790]

That older blue case is just brilliant. 👍

[@edmunddantes4757]

Fed i am a big fan. But are your mics getting more fallic? And straps too i am assuming they are customizibl le.. ...🤣🤣👍👍i allsow like he kepy it brittle on the inside. Much love

[@carlrennard2461]

I have purchased several straps from combat, Aaron does fantastic work

[@PaulSmith-um2tp]

He did a strap and a leather case for me, great!

[@horstkaniny3614]

Crazy stuff 😍👌🏻 this is what we not expected but waiting for! Think this guy gets a lot mails today

[@mcdonnell89]

So true. But, I think money is lost in almost everything.

[@sylpascale7673]

Fed, interesting video, thanks. Will you ever do a video on your cars?

[@brianthornton5345]

very nice craftmanship

[@draveed]

I'm browsing this site now, and I am absolutely falling in love with his stingray wallets. I really may pick one up to replace my current wallet once it wears out.

[@stebo2984]

Hey Federico, nice video. And you pronounced Porsche correctly. Well done. 👍

[@notazip6814]

I can’t IMAGINE an explorer II W/O A stingray strap …. GREAT VIDIO

[@FirestormAA]

awesome watch holder man.... wow top notch!

[@deltropico7]

Looking healthier by the episode, Federico. Very inspiring!

[@jasonmitchell432]

Hey Federico, just discovered your channel, and just getting into watches. I’m actually commenting here because the video I just finished is the one you did early in the pandemic called “Don’t Buy These Watches! Huge Waste Of Money!” and the comments were turned off . Lol I’m very curious, a little over two years later, if anything has changed in the watch market to alter or amend your thoughts from that video, or perhaps they’ve even been more confirmed..? Has the market seen shifts that have over or undervalued certain high quality watches recently? Are certain watchmakers enjoying a heyday of irrational exuberance right now, while other beautiful watches are sleepers that no one is paying attention to? I’d love to hear your thoughts on these particular questions, as well as some specific brand/model suggestions for a newbie (before I go drop 2, or 3, or 5 grand). I will say this in advance- I’m very unlikely to buy a Rolex (but would love to know what’s on par or better with them as far as quality). I used this analogy recently to explain my thoughts about that. If I was going to go buy a super car, I’m sure many would suggest getting a Ferrari….. but that’s what everybody seems to do. If I was in the market for a vehicle on that level, I’d far prefer a Maclaren. Beautiful, high performance, and more elegant understatement. Everyone recognizes a Ferrari, but with a Maclaren they likely don’t- they just know they’re enjoying a look at a beautiful car. I feel that same way about Rolexes vs other highly desirable, lesser known watches. Thoughts on all these questions?

[@pompiecosse9520]

Well, well, well... interestingly enough, I was this morning in Paris shopping in Camille Fournet's flagship store in rue Cambon. Caro Federico, I very much like your videos and your most infamous rants. This time though, I would disagree with you. One can very much get a custom strap from Camille Fournet: colour, size, shape, material, type, method and colour of stitching, initials engraving, etc. You name it. I am not working for them by the way and I am not saying Aaron is not doing a good job. I am just saying Camille Fournet's core business is making customised straps. I got one for my JaegerLeCoultre Master Compressor Memovox a year ago and it cost me €325. It is a wee beauty like.

[@ronbond6259]

You're right! This is why every. Rolex Collector needs to take that expensive band off to keep it from being scratched. (..or wear your Parnis GMT instead 😄.)

[@RahulSharma-vy6qz]

Price ?

[@duck2h465]

Would aligator on both sides be comfortable?

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Amazing products! 👏

[@TheSrAtlanta]

Love good leatherwork!

[@Nobiggiesal]

Couldn’t agree more, I have several straps and a wallet from Aaron and it’s top quality.

[@nikhielsingh748]

cool video :) , I always prefer my watches with metal links , I'm more of a leather jacket and steel watch type of guy 😁

[@VictorAdameArt]

Already placed my order!

[@benficaM8888]

i know so many people bought expensive $20k watches, then put them into a $30 strap -> the entire watch looks so cheap. almost fake

[@thewatchzealot]

QUESTION: Looking great, my man! Why are many watch youtubers annoying and not trustworthy?

[@jameswestconsultant]

I have 2- alligator (black & blue) and 2-rubber also in both colors as well as the bracelet for my Vacheron Constantin Overseas 4500/V. It’s a completely different watch based on the selection........by the way, the 3rd generation Overseas is a Royal Oak killer: better depth rating, Geneva Seal for both the movement & case, blue to rival Journe, quick strap exchange w/out tools, holy trinity justblike AP & Patek and you can actually get one without selling a kidney ☝🏻🥴

[@jameswestconsultant]

I mean “vids” not bids ☝🏻

[@henrywest7217]

That's a nice lookin' bag!

[@swethabhakthanfanclub4509]

Can you please buy gloves that fit you?

[@rejnormandin4658]

Montreal rules !

[@lawndingo7656]

I bought a strap from him, I love the strap.

[@jco1298]

No more Ferrari?

[@richardglazer7813]

From my hometown!

[@Dragon_rls]

Commercial? Who cares? excellent content as always!

[@pjdarcy]

Always worth spending the extra few dollars to opt for quick release spring bars too

[@rafaelh2504]

Not Sponsored? Really?

[@michaels3860]

FTW=For The Win

[@jonathanlunglo]

FTW = Federico Talks Watches = For The Win :-)

[@LiquidSm0ke]

Fed grow the full beard back

[@БаалМолох]

This was so empty episode

[@armandr1613]

Hah FTW Ftw

[@tylerconlon1990]

First person to like the video

[@UserKR13]

cringe

[@Great-Scott]

First person to down vote your message. 😁

[@UserKR13]

​@@Great-Scott no you are wrong. i did it first lol

[@Great-Scott]

@@UserKR13 LOL

[@tylerconlon1990]

If I unlike it then we will never know who’s first