Complex ‘Center Seam’ Strap for Graham Watch

Now any one of the elements would not have been a problem, but combining all of them in combination was going to be a challenge. Just a couple of the issues: First, I had never built a strap with a center seam before, but realized right away that I would need to start the seam above the holes for the buckle because if I punched holes through the seam stitching, the integrity of the stitching would be compromised and would potentially unravel. Second, the white accent stitching because of its location needed to be done reflectively early in the build process (instead of last, as is typical), so keeping those stitches white throughout was going to be a struggle. Third, the Center seam creates a bulge on the underside of the leather right down the middle of the strap that I would have to design room for in the mid-layer if I wanted the strap to have a nice smooth profile and I had to do this while adding a padding layer. Fourth, incorporating a curved lug while having this center seam bulge and still having it fit the relatively short lugs of the Silverstone. Needless to say, it was all a bit daunting. I had to develop a couple of techniques and employ a handful of others and bring them all together in one strap!

Well, I’m pleased to say that it turned out to be a great-looking strap and Scott has confirmed that the strap fits perfectly! I, myself that it turned out to be a pretty sexy strap, as even my wife was impressed!