Change Your Watch Strap in Seconds! Jean Rousseau Quick Release Mechanism | Kirby Allison

In today's video, Kirby reviews Jean Rousseau's watch strap quick release mechanism that literally allows you to change our your watch straps in seconds! Kirby has this mechanism on all of his leather watch straps, allowing him to easily and quickly swap out watch straps to match the outfit he is wearing for that day.
When it comes to investing in a fine timepiece, you want to get as much wear out of it as possible. One of the ways to do this is with multiple watch straps. Almost like a tie to a suit, simply changing out a watch strap can completely alter the look of a watch. It is one of the easiest way to give a fine timepiece "multiple personalities."
Take a look and let me know what watch straps you would have made for your watch if they were this easy to switch out?
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[@covanted]

Perfect! I just picked up my first Cohiba, and then Kirby uploads a video! Perfect evening 😄

[@JamyRyals]

My favorite is the green and gold, a distinctive and classy design!

[@kirbyallison]

Mine too!

[@bonnitaylor6788]

That green strap with the gold stitching is just stunning!

[@kirbyallison]

Right?!?

[@derekfox6752]

Hi kirby I recently purchased a new strap while I was in London fabulous quality. I will be buying more when I return to London.

[@kirbyallison]

Fantastic!

[@onifrakimarq7663]

Burgundy would be a nice addition to your collection. 😊

[@kirbyallison]

I agree. I need a burgundy.

[@spshc]

The green shines here. Not sure if it is available but I was curious about using ostrich to see if that works.

[@mickosullivan2962]

As always you did a great presentation !

[@kirbyallison]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@frederickbanjoman9482]

Kirby takes us to the world of the gentleman.

[@domi7171]

I recently discovered the possibility of quick release and want a collection of straps too😄 in my opinion they are all equally beautiful, and realy nice to do a change in a minute 👌 nice content you make. Thanks

[@banjo2702]

Hi Trilby Just gave my Omega Speedmaster an excellent Luminox Paracord band. my next band will be due in around 80-90 years.

[@kirbyallison]

Haha.

[@chrisco2906]

Great video! Fun to know that Mark Cho give you strap suggestions. Maybe a suit video collaboration soon with him?

[@kirbyallison]

That would be cool! If only we were ever in the same city I’d do it!

[@JJ-rr7pc]

Love these strap combos. I got bespoke ones from Artisan Straps in Australia which run for about half the price.

[@danielcastillo5510]

Artisan straps are amazing, and tremendous value. I've met the maker, he's a great guy

[@JJ-rr7pc]

@@danielcastillo5510 that’s awesome. Would love to see a Kirby review to see how an Artisanal maker compares to a luxury brand!

[@donnylovelace7482]

Another great video Kirby. Nice collection of straps. You are right that it’s a great way to change the look of your watch for much less than purchasing another watch. I’ll say my favorite is actually the navy blue strap, but that opinion may be influenced by your sport coat in the video as I thought the navy strap went best with it. As for another strap, I’ll say go with a burgundy or oxblood as I think that would pair with a lot of your shoes.

[@kirbyallison]

Hard to go wrong with navy!!

[@jeffhoward2417]

Awesome video Kirby. I will be in London in April and I plan to visit JR.

[@rowluxillusion5235]

It's a good shop, they are very nice in there and make excellent straps. Worth looking at the Straptailor also, he does incredible work.

[@meinelust]

Very interesting and informative! Thank you for sharing!

[@johnw235]

I love the green strap. I have a charcoal grey pinstripe suit. I wear it with a pale green shirt and a green and black tie and pocket square. I recently purchased a watch with a green face to go with the outfit. I'm now considering buying a green strap.

[@kirbyallison]

Again… I find that I am surprisingly happy with the green suedes 🐊

[@paulr6043]

Interesting video that nicely demonstrates the difference a simple change of strap can make. How about a burgundy strap?

[@Heitstuff]

That’s a nice 30th birthday present!

[@mklelito74]

Fantastic video, as always Kirby. Love your content and binge it daily! Keep up the amazing work and look forward to the next one. Would be great see some content on your pocket square collection. Do they come bespoke? 🤔

[@riazali8408]

Hello Mr Kirby I just started to follow your videos you are outstanding I really like your videos hopefully one day I will afford bespoke suit and shoe Stay blessed ❤

[@gavindadds4414]

Another day over 30 degrees celsius and 70% humidity here where I live in Australia. If you want to preserve the original leather straps on your expensive watches, you have no choice but to buy after market straps or you"ll sweat through them too quickly. I'm a bit of a strap junkie with multiple strap choices for all my watches. Don't own a Jean Rousseau, I"ll have to check them out.

[@jordansibanyoni9978]

Speaking of Mark, are we ever gonna visit the Pedder arcade? 😅

[@kojiattwood]

Are you keeping the original Chopard buckle on the black strap?

[@kirbyallison]

Only on one of the straps. Can’t remember which one it’s on anymore.

[@Nefville]

A few years back I contacted Jean Rousseau to commission a strap and they never contacted me back. It was very simple, it was basically an FP Journe grey alligator strap, *alligator on both the top and bottom. I was expecting to pay around $700, and multiple times after reaching out I heard nothing. Maybe they've gotten better but I will say I haven't forgotten it.

[@kirbyallison]

That’s surprising

[@jmartin2778]

Here's your cheat code to strap orientation: Buckle up. Really easy to remember it. To be even more specific, the section of the strap with the buckle goes on the lugs at 12 position.

[@congamonty]

Not necessarily. For instance, my Seiko Presage watches are the opposite. It seems that the Japanese consider it impolite to show the strap end on the outside of the wrist. I find that I like that orientation better myself, and have swapped the strap orientation on several of my watches.

[@kirbyallison]

To get this right, I normally only disconnect one side at a time

[@jmartin2778]

@@kirbyallisonI noticed that method, hence my comment. Like you, I struggled to remember the strap orientation and also like you I only buy quick release straps for my PP Sector dial. I purchased croc, shell cordovan, suede, etc., in many colors. I almost never were the PP OEM strap to protect it in case I ever sell the watch. At any rate, thanks for the many years of QCT.

[@Iberian247]

Next Strap: Tobacco or Whiskey-Brown Museum Calf Leather with brown stitching. Perfect for an evening of whiskey and cigars. 👌

[@kirbyallison]

I like it!

[@Syedsalman0]

Nice 👌

[@tsma24]

the watch condition is great, watches should be made in 33-38mm again

[@kirbyallison]

Couldn’t agree more. Have you seen Vacheron’s new Overseas 35mm??

[@MrAbborre1]

Go with a burgundy strap next time. It will go with at least 3 of your shoes and many ties.

[@kirbyallison]

Great suggestion. Totally agree. What material would you go with?

[@Fred-p8i]

Truly epic episode! I have a suggestion. What about an episode demonstrating your vast collection of bespoke nose hair trimmers. I'm sure a refined and sophisticated gentleman such as yourself has a great collection of these must have devices. I expect you could do a video of at least 2 or 3 hours.

[@kirbyallison]

Ha. Ha. Ha.

[@SgtShirley]

Try eel skin.

[@lewisadamwakeling8897]

Red

[@teenoso4069]

Is this a sponsored video?

[@kirbyallison]

No

[@kirbyallison]

I wish.

[@tim-lennart3445]

It´s a nice feature but if I buy a Jean Rousseau strap, I won´t have money left for more straps, which makes the feature useless.

[@Ayztv]

Kirby u need a burgundy! Then ur loving life

[@jankindling3001]

I really love Kirbys videos, but this one was a little bit unnecessary and boring after all the previous videos about watch straps

[@theaussiewhinger]

Looks like you're in the minority here. The rest of the viewers love the video

[@kirique]

really? next time you would make entire video about how to use power plugs?

[@brennanbyers1377]

I must admit, this video was 10 minutes longer than it should have been.

[@kirbyallison]

Maybe on how to mow a lawn

[@Fred-p8i]

I'm confused. You said that the watch was a birthday gift from your wife, but a few moments later you say "I was able to acquire this for a fraction of what a new watch would cost new." Do you buy your own birthday gifts? Can we really believe anything about the fantasy image of yourself that you have created.

[@kirbyallison]

Well, she gave me the permission to buy it, so it was her gift. You must not be married.

[@Fred-p8i]

Happily married for 45 years. Longer than you have been alive. Nice try to get out of being caught in another one of your fantasies.

[@Fred-p8i]

And I have never, ever, not once bought my own birthday gift. Very strange.