A Maker’s Journey
Whenever I travel — for work or leisure — I’m always scanning for materials that might inspire our next collection. I’ve long wanted to match our distressed hardware with a leather that carries the same quiet imperfection. The only way to know if it works is to test it.
That moment came when I found a blue distressed leather with a faded, softly aged tone — much like my Tudor BB58 Blue. Beside it lay a brown hide so rich I couldn’t resist. Instinctively, I grabbed both before logic could interfere — an emotional purchase, as always.
Back at the workshop, we tested the leathers with our distressed silver hardware. The results were encouraging — raw, tactile, and unpredictable. No two buckles or cuts of leather ever look the same, and that variation gives each strap its own fingerprint. Our first batch of 45 straps (20mm) proved that this pairing had genuine character: the brown softened the crispness of an Omega SMP, while the blue paired effortlessly with brushed steel.
A Tale of Two Leathers
The distressed tan leather radiates warmth — earthy, lively, and full of soul, like a well-worn jacket that carries years of stories.
The blue distressed leather, by contrast, reveals quiet confidence. Cool-toned and subtly shifting under light, it brings a refined calmness that complements modern tool watches beautifully.
Crafted with Intention
Each strap measures 75mm + 120mm, suited for wrists 16–17cm (6.5"–6.75"), and fitted with our signature distressed silver hardware. Designed for everyday wear, each piece balances ruggedness with elegance — for those who believe their gear should evolve with them.
A Tribute to Material and Meaning
The Distressed Leather Series isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence. It honours textures that mirror our own journeys, the beauty that grows with time. What began as an experiment has become something lasting — born from curiosity, shaped by hand, and refined by chance.
We’re starting small, with this first batch we have available limited straps. In the end, the real measure of success isn’t what we make — it’s how it finds its place on your wrist.
Yiyan L.
