How to make masterpiece Alligator or Crocodile Leather Watch Straps and Bands!

On this episode Michael showcases building two of his masterpiece handmade alligator watch straps, with shell cordovan leather linings, for a Aviatek Ford GT themed watch. The 2005 Ford GT was made in limited numbers based on the mid 1960’s Ford GT40 race cars that won numerous races including multiple at Le Mans. Included in the intro are clips of the Ford GT40 Mark IV that won the 1967 La Mans, which was the main theme to the story and movie 'Ford v Ferrari' that came out in 2019 staring Matt Damon, playing the roll of Carroll Shelby, and driver Ken Miles played by Christian Bale. Michael highlights many steps of leather crafting these twin Alligator Watch Straps that he normally doesn't show, from the use of his Regad Machine, the leather hand saddle stitching of the components, and the leather edge work... Thanks for the order Rob!
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MUSIC CREDITS (License Owner - Michael Knapp)
Ian Post - ‘Duda’ (Intro)
Liqwayd - ‘Another Time’
Christopher Young - ‘Life is Worth Living’
Assa Ayalon - ’Somewhere Behind’
Olivier Olsen - ‘Last Summer’
Ziv Moran -‘For You’
Oliver Michael - ‘Portal’
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[@shafeenmunir3513]

gt 40 is literally my dream car

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[@webvideofan]

15:21 A “Cocobolo” burnisher. Another fun word! 😁👍🏻

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[@billnichols4821]

Love your videos! You are an excellent guy. I can't wait until you start making curved end straps. Then you will join your place amongst the truly great strap makers!

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Thanks Bill! I’ve done curved ends for guys who’ve sent me the watch, but it’s a real pain in the butt. Plus it takes so much more time to do it right and I’m already flooded with orders. For now, I’ll leave it to the guys who specialize in that… MK

[@christopherTmalone66]

Great reference to the movie nice strap ...KOT

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Thanks Chris! MK

[@406Montana]

Brother, as you know I don't do watch straps but I never miss one of your videos. Yours are some of the best in the business and a true pleasure to watch a master at work.

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Thanks Brother! My first Subscriber to the channel and now we’re approaching 5,000! Pretty crazy… MK

[@406Montana]

@@StrapaWatch keep them coming....later

[@johnhull2941]

challenge accepted and boy did you come through well done Michael fab job once again

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Thank You John! MK

[@tommygamba170]

I make these all the time

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Very cool! I’d love to see your work… MK

[@oyster_3694]

Great job Michael! I'm also a strap maker! So I can totally relate to what you're saying!👊🏽

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Thanks Brother! I’d love to see some of your work. Do you have a website? MK

[@DESCENDINGDR]

You outdid yourself Michael! Fantastic work!

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Thanks Bob! MK

[@jimm0802]

Wow. Incredible show. Perfect straps for a cool watch and car. The straps will last forever. No need for identical straps. Would have been cool if he ordered another color. Thanks for sharing

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Thanks Jim! I tried talking him into another color, but he insisted on me making two identical ones… MK

[@amygodoy6377]

I knew you were up to the challenge Michael!! You rock! 🎉

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Thanks Amy! MK

[@noone8139]

It needs Red one too❤

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That’s what I said! MK

[@johnviano4584]

Hi Michael, I had no doubt you were up to the challenge. Beautiful work! Best regards, John

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Thanks John! MK

[@Bugnarok]

It's a very beautiful leather straps. Good job Michael. Thanks for the backstory as well.

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Thank You! MK

[@davidtaylor7137]

Well, that's a nice car video

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Thanks! MK

[@1959Berre]

Alligator on a tool watch? That's like wearing a tuxedo and Nike sneakers. For people who have more money than taste.

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Ha! To each their own… Thanks for sharing! MK