Custom-made watch straps
Custom Watch Straps
At JLC HandMade, we create custom-made watch straps that perfectly match the aesthetic of your watch and the size of your wrist.
We carefully consider every detail, including material, color, length, thickness, hole placement, stitching, finish, and buckle specifications. We can even create straps for watches that are difficult to fit with off-the-shelf products, tailored precisely to your preferences.
For standard and semi-custom specifications, you can check the estimated price by selecting options on the product page. For watches requiring specialized parts or unique lug shapes, we will provide a custom quote after reviewing photos and measurements.
Choose from two methods to suit your desired specifications
For custom watch straps, there are specifications for which prices can be easily checked on the product page, and specifications that require individual confirmation based on photos and measurements.
If you want to know the price first or choose materials and options yourself, please use our easy estimate page. If your watch has specialized parts, you've been turned down elsewhere, or your watch has an unusual lug attachment, individual consultation is recommended.
Standard/Semi-Custom Specifications
These specifications allow you to select materials, length, thickness, stitching, and more, to check the estimated price. In addition to general custom orders, this includes options like curved ends, convex/concave shapes, and compatibility with genuine deployant clasps, all selectable from the options.
Specifications requiring custom design/special construction
For watch straps requiring specialized parts, unique lug shapes, or embedded components, such as for Cartier Tank, Cartier Santos, Bvlgari Diagono, CVSTOS, or Panerai, we will provide a custom quote after reviewing photos and measurements.
View consultation page for special constructions/watch straps rejected elsewhere
Contents that can be specified for standard/semi-custom specifications
For standard/semi-custom specifications, you can specify the following details to match your watch and wrist. You can check the estimated price by selecting options on the product page.
- Material selection
- Color selection
- Length selection
- Thickness selection
- Hole position selection
- Stitch color selection
- Finish selection
- Curved end
- Convex/Concave shape
- Genuine deployant clasp compatibility
- Quick release compatibility
- Lining material selection
If you know your lug width, wrist circumference, and desired length, you can select specifications more smoothly. If you are unsure how to measure, please also refer to our guide on measuring lug width and size.
You can check standard specifications prices in advance
For those who want to know an approximate price before inquiring, JLC HandMade offers an easy estimate page for standard and semi-custom specifications.
You can select material, length, hole position, stitching, finish, curved end, convex/concave shape, and genuine deployant clasp compatibility to check the estimated price. This page is user-friendly even for those who are unsure how to describe complex requests in writing.
If you want to understand our pricing structure or option fees in advance, please also refer to our price list.
About watches requiring specialized parts or special construction
Some watches may be difficult to assess with standard custom order specifications alone. If your watch has specialized parts, a unique lug shape, embedded components, or a unique attachment structure, we will provide individual guidance after reviewing photos and measurements.
For example, for the following watches or specifications, please use individual consultation or a dedicated product page, rather than the standard easy estimate:
- Cartier Tank
- Cartier Santos
- Bvlgari Diagono
- CVSTOS
- Panerai
- Watches requiring specialized parts
- Watches requiring embedded components
- Watches with unique lug shapes
- Watch straps that have been rejected by other stores
We cannot guarantee production in all cases. If there is a risk of damaging the watch itself or if safety cannot be ensured, we may not be able to accept the production. We do not recommend forced production, precisely because it is a strap for a precious watch.
Dedicated pages for each brand/model
For some brands and models, we offer dedicated pages or collections. If you own one of the relevant watches, please also check the following pages:
- Cartier watch straps
- Panerai watch straps
- Omega genuine deployant clasp compatible watch straps
- Bvlgari Diagono watch straps
- CVSTOS watch straps
- Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watch straps
- TAG Heuer watch straps
- Van Cleef & Arpels watch straps
- IWC Pilot watch straps
Even if your brand or model is not listed above, we may still be able to produce a strap for it. Please send us photos of your watch, lug area, current strap, and buckle, and we will advise you on feasibility and recommended specifications.
For those unsure about material or color selection
With custom watch straps, the impression of your watch can change significantly depending on the combination of materials and colors. Matching the dial color, case material, stitch color, and leather texture creates a more natural and elegant look.
JLC HandMade offers a reference page for color coordination, tailored to various brands and dial colors. If you are unsure about materials or colors, please take a look.
Size, Length, and Ordering Guide
While custom orders offer great flexibility, you might sometimes be unsure about length, lug width, or hole placement. JLC HandMade provides various guides to make the selection process easy for first-time customers.
How to measure stitch color and lug width
You can check how to choose lug width, buckle width, and stitch color. If you are unsure about specifying watch strap sizes, please refer to this guide.
See how to measure stitch color and lug width
If your watch strap is too long or too short
This guide is for those whose genuine or ready-made straps don't fit. It serves as a reference for specifying length based on your wrist circumference.
See watch strap length adjustment guide
Ordering Guide
We provide a clear explanation of how to place a custom order, including a video. Even with many material and option choices, you can easily place an order by following the steps.
Care for genuine leather watch straps
To ensure your leather strap lasts a long time, post-use care and storage are important. We provide detailed information on how to care for genuine leather watch straps.
View Production Examples
In our actual production examples, you can see various combinations of watch brands, materials, colors, stitching, lengths, thicknesses, and special shapes. By finding examples similar to your own watch, you can get ideas for material selection and specification decisions.
We feature production examples for a variety of watches, including Cartier, Panerai, Grand Seiko, Omega, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and IWC.
Order and Consultation Flow
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Select Specifications
For standard/semi-custom specifications, select materials and options from the easy estimate page. For special constructions, please contact us via LINE or the dedicated consultation page. -
Confirm Photos and Dimensions
If necessary, please share photos of your watch, lug area, current strap, and buckle. -
Quotation
We will provide a quote after confirming the specifications, materials, and shape. -
Production
After order confirmation, our craftsmen will handcraft your watch strap. -
Shipping
Once completed, we will inspect and ship your order.
First, please choose between standard or special specifications
For standard and semi-custom specifications, you can select materials and options from the easy estimate page and check the estimated price.
If your watch has specialized parts or a unique lug shape, or if another store has rejected your watch strap production, we will provide individual guidance after reviewing photos and measurements.
If you are unsure which to choose, please send us photos of your watch via LINE. We will advise you on feasibility and the appropriate page to use.
