Making a Leather Watch Cuff

[@LordRusty5]

Back in the early 1970's I had a nice wide leather watch band, or cuff. It was all the rage back then! Nice to see it make a comeback. Now - with my leather juices flowing - I must make one for myself! Thanks for the memories ... and this video!

[@ardvarkkkkk1]

John Bellucci I had one myself about that time.

[@rochaalexandre1]

like the leatherman wave you got there have mine for over 10 years, its a great knife and tool, been looking at your work and find it amazing, takes me back to the days i lived in Africa and leather craft was my thing.

[@Phoenxxtr]

One of the Best instruction videos I have ever seen. That includes professionally-produced ones on leather sites. Thank you for your hard work.

[@roymorgan7748]

6 years on and still inspiring folk, many thanks for this video Ian

[@HackThePlanetNow]

I absolutely love the sound that the beveler makes when cutting the leather.

[@pattibealer]

You do a wonderful job explaining so many steps to making these things. Instead of making junk stuff, you make beautiful things that we can learn from. Thank you! I was just trying to figure out buckles from cuffs, and this gave me lots of great ideas!

[@mariobrown1958]

Really admire your work. Very thorough and easy to follow tutorials, got me into crafts to where I've looked into getting some tools.

[@enriquemireles8947]

A nice job I used to wear those bands as a teenager back in the 70s . How everything comes back around .

[@billford5553]

Enrique Mireles these style straps look way better than the normal slim straps. I just bought a second hand Nixon watch with a strap on like this i was surprised id ever see one on any shop these days as there more 70s style

[@tomasmerino1039]

I've started making knives and found leatherwork is as hard as making the knife, so I have to say I'm shocked by your work, it's incredible!

[@brennakohlhase4194]

BEEUUUUTIIFUUULLL IAN!! I love your work and you are an incredible teacher. You make this process seem so easy and approachable for anyone. Thank you for your wonderful videos.

[@bigtattoorick]

Very helpful video, I've been working with leather for quite some time now but never tried this.... am gonna give it a shot today!.

[@brucestuart8180]

Hey Ian, just found your channel recently and wanted to say thanks for great informative content. I've made my first knife sheath and now will be making a watch strap. Your videos are very well made and I appreciate you passing on your knowledge and skill. Cheers

[@Liangelus]

Love, Love, Love this!! I have been looking for a watch cuff like this for years now....not necessarily just a fashion thing either...my skin has a tendency to "eat" the back of the watch ...or it "eats" my skin...and yes, even stainless steel watch backs lol. Also, my Hubby had a beautiful leather watch strap years ago that he loved, which was very similar to this but the band slid through the cuff at the top and bottom (hard to explain) and then it had a cover that fastened with a pop stud to keep the watch face protected... I can see where this could be adapted to be similar. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for making this video and giving me the inspiration and knowledge to recreate a much loved but now sadly long gone item. Hugs, Li xx

[@guerrokingpep]

Very good work! Also, a very professional detailed video. Hope you do more.

[@billford5553]

This style of strap looks great on watches for men they look like the milatary style strap and the 1970s retro style. Cool 👍

[@Gdddguhjkbfs]

thank you for all your videos you are quite knowledgeable and it shows beautiful work!!

[@neanderthor66]

Very nice. I received a nice watch a few years ago, but it had a band that can only be adjusted by having a jeweler remove a few links. I have a few ideas rattling around my head now. Thanks.

[@Jeepgirl974]

Thank you Ian. Great instruction.

[@billford5553]

Work of art. nice video

[@ahmadaamer6]

I think the Automatic Seiko 5 would work perfectly for this project. The Seiko 5 Mens Automatic is less then $100 and never need battery change. I would like a solar or automatic watch for this project because a quartz watches batter would be hard to change in this configuration.

[@grissopia]

Very informative video. I want to make a faux leather cuff watch.

[@blabby102]

Totally not my style. But I admire your work and thoroughness.

[@Ремешок68-т5э]

Приветствую!!! Хорошая работа!!!

[@75jdwest]

Hey, man. Thanks for that. Very well done.

[@livevvire146]

Great stuff and very nicely done. Thanks :)

[@gilliebrand]

superb video, thanks so much!!!

[@ewayne1527]

Another great video but one question. Why did you shive the buckle side of the strap? Wouldn’t a butt joint work as well since it won’t be rubbing the arm?

[@Zoch]

Really nice! Thinking of combining a few of your videos and create something cool... A wristwatch with a pocketwatch in it. E.g. form-pressed leather for the watch and mount it on a wristcuff.... Think that could be nice ?!?

[@SugarcreekForge]

Brilliant tutorial, Ian. You always make it look so effortless :-)

[@joseperez-jz2xf]

Great job. I really love it.

[@HANKASH112]

great video thank you very much

[@foxik104]

Very useful video. Respect!

[@Marian1983.2D]

Great vid. That looks amazing. Thank you!

[@davidzuniga4620]

Thanks Ian

[@avandol9713]

Instead of making the actual leather strap for the watch yourself, you could of course also buy a ready made leather strap and just put that onto the bracer. Actual, on a nice wrist watch you often have really nice leather straps. Saves quite some time. Great idea and some nice crafting skills shown here, too!

[@Leodis.Leather]

You can if it's long enough, there may be lot of extra bulk to go round so not all straps will have enough length on them I don't think. It depends on the number of layers though, I have one I made that's a single layer that I use with my normal watch strap and that's fine.

[@Vince006]

+Ian Atkinson for the dye is all of your dye firbings ?

[@peridot287]

so cute!

[@jonquinlivan4208]

Very informative thank you

[@ForsakenAngel236]

Great video! Thanks!

[@sherlockian100]

Ian, what size pricking tool or sewing punch did you use to create your sewing holes. It looks smaller than the typical 2mm punch, which is, I believe, the smallest Tandy carries? If so, would you mind telling me where you found smaller pricking tools?

[@solarisleo1]

Hello, I see in the video that you use a Timex iron man watch. I recently developed an allergy to the metal and can no longer wear my Ironman watch. Would I be able to purchase your leather cuff? Please respond if possible. Thanks

[@mohdfaizanfaizan8322]

Brilliant..........

[@papo507]

you should make an acoustic guitar body leather wrap next

[@GeektoStudios]

note to future self: smart watches use whatever the standard watch band size is. so that by making one of these next, I can use it for the smart watch i don't have yet and the digital watch i have now

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

awsome.... great stuff

[@TheOllyj]

Awesome

[@kamikazedude]

I sooo want to learn how to make these kind of things as a hobby but I worry about the cost.

[@jamesdavis3214]

search for leather working on a budget and you will find a couple of vids that people create lovely leather working items with very basic tools for less than $100 or £70 or so

[@bbandito]

wow this is really cool! :o

[@chinhcotv4399]

OK !

[@roamingcelt]

Chicago screw the strap to the cuff. You can then easily change the battery.

[@Leodis.Leather]

It's been done since World War 1 so it's not a new idea but go ahead :)

[@aneagleeye.kz15]

Good!!!

[@Wyldfaeart]

were do you get the leather

[@lorddemon2008]

couldn't you just leave a whole in the back to leave access for a battery change or to reach the pins when the pins are on the inside?

[@keishlavega7424]

Mhnvv. X

[@mrt6403]

Kool

[@ZUCO_ZUCO]

where did you get the leather?

[@legoman347ify]

Can you use a pocket watch for this project?

[@manwhofumbles]

Does anyone have a link where I can buy leather.

[@TheMysterySquad]

www.tandyleather.com/en/

[@brottarnacke]

I'd find a local dealer if I were you.

[@willspears3396]

Matthew Resend

[@rpman4787]

Have you tried Google? LMAO

[@GreybeardMakes]

chances are, the number on the back is the square footage of the piece of leather you bought. I'm guessing it was a side. 13.1 square feet :)

[@gamefactory6227]

Nicke

[@mrodriguezangel1]

id pay for that

[@GTA-qv8pk]

Who cares if there's something stamped on the back of a piece of leather you buy go buy something from the store see how many logos warnings and all kinds of stuff they put on it.

[@davidnguyen5936]

Nice work, but personally I think watch cuffs r fugly