Leather Selection

Materials worth the wait

Every hide is chosen by hand from tanneries I trust. Availability shifts as hides come in — if something isn't listed as ready, ask; I likely still have a piece of it.

Configure your material

Choose a leather for your strap

Start with a color and weight. Final availability and hide character are confirmed before your build begins.

Selection reference: 142 vegetable-tanned panels reviewed from Buckleguy. Curated here for watch-strap suitability.

Workshop library

Leathers currently on hand

Hatch — Black
Hatch — Black
Available to Order
Horween

Dense hatch grain in black with tonal stitching. A quieter, formal alternative to the browns.

Russian Hatch — Brown
Russian Hatch — Brown
In the Workshop
Horween

A tight hatch grain that holds its texture beautifully after conditioning. My most-requested leather for larger cases.

Natural Veg-Tan
Natural Veg-Tan
Available to Order
Buckleguy

Undyed and honest — meant to patina with your watch and your wrist over time.

Forest & Chestnut Two-Tone
Forest & Chestnut Two-Tone
Ask About Availability
Rocky Mountain Leather Supply

A deep sage body with a chestnut keeper and edge — a quieter way to work a second color in.