Hello Gentlemen!
Below I have a few straps for your consideration, each with a photo and an accurate description.
#1: 24x22mm; Standard 115x75mm length OEM Rubber Dive Strap for a tang buckle. Brand new and unworn, but there is the slightest blemish on the keeper. It's so small that it won't show up in a photograph, but I wanted to mention it nevertheless. Reduced to $90
#2: SOLD
#3: SOLD
#4: 24x24mm Europelli Professional Baseball Glove strap. Black with Khaki stitching. 120x75mm length. Brand new and unworn. $87.75
#5: 24x22mm Europelli Pigskin strap. Harvest with White stitching. 115x75mm length. Brand new and unworn. Reduced to $45
#6: SOLD
#7: SOLD
#8: 26x26mm SanDave Alligator strap. Antique Brown with Natural stitching. 140x76mm length. This strap was punched for my 7.25" wrist, although additional holes can certainly be added. You'll also be receiving a 26mm screw type Pre-V buckle as part of the package. Worn 5 or 6 times at the most. Reduced to $140
Here's a photo of what it looks like on a watch...pretty amazing.
#9: SOLD
Also available
Genuine Shell Cordovan: 24x24mm width, 120x75mm standard length.
Color: Limited Edition Dark Cognac with White stitching
30% OFF Sale Price: $91. You save $39.00!
Genuine Shell Cordovan: 24x24mm width, 120x75mm standard length.
Color: Vintage Oxblood with Khaki stitching
30% OFF Sale Price: $87.50. You save $37.50!
Genuine Shell Cordovan: 24x22mm width, 115x75mm standard length. Fits wrist sizes up to 7 1/8".
Color: Limited Edition Vintage Caramel with White stitching.
30% OFF Sale Price: $98. You save $42.00!
Professional Baseball Glove Leather: 24x24mm width, 120x75mm standard length. This is the exact leather used for two sporting goods companies and the production of their Major League catcher's and first baseman's gloves. It's as tough as nails, yet as supple as can be due to the special tanning and softening process used. Absolutely phenomenal leather.
Color: Black with Titanium stitching
30% OFF Sale Price: $94.50. You save $40.50!
Professional Baseball Glove Leather: 24x24mm width, 120x75mm standard length.
Color: Black with Khaki stitching
35% OFF Sale Price: $87.75. You save $47.25!
Vintage Pull-Up Calfskin strap. 26x26mm width, 120x75mm standard length.
Using leather originally tanned for Coach® over 11 years ago, this strap offers supreme comfort because it's amazingly supple. Truly one of the most comfortable straps I've ever worn. In addition, the handsome Chestnut color offers a beautiful contrast against a black or brown dial. Vintage in character, but not strictly casual since the color offers depth and richness.
Color: Chestnut with a matching stitch. Buckle sold separately.
50% OFF Sale Price: $50. You save $50.00!
Vintage Pull-Up Calfskin strap. 24x24mm width, 130x85mm length, as well as the 120x75mm standard length.
Color: Chestnut with Khaki stitching
40% OFF Sale Price: $60. You save $40.00!
Custom Distressed Lambskin strap. 26x26mm width, 115x75mm length.
Color: Natural with Khaki stitching
40% OFF Sale Price: $60. You save $40.00! Unfortunately, this leather can no longer be found. It's just fantastic looking on 45mm Radiomir's and 47mm Luminor's!
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100% Handmade Straps Crafted To Your Specifications
Your vision and complete satisfaction. Our amazing leathers, craftsmanship, and dedication to you. That's what a Europelli 100% Handmade strap is all about.
While we have been providing Panerai-style straps for half a decade, for the past year I have been working on a special project to custom craft artisan straps for my loyal customers. This means that each strap will be individually handmade to your specifications. You select the length, width, stitch color, keeper arrangement, adjustment hole placement and more. As I mentioned, each strap is 100% handmade. There is no machinery involved whatsoever. Each stitch hole is hand punched, each stitch is hand sewn using the very best and old-school method of saddle stitching. Each strap is hand burnished, hand skived, and each keeper is made (both adhered and stitched) for the strap it is destined for, thus ensuring the proper fitment. My "standard equipment" strap has a minimum of 37 different legitimate steps within the crafting process and a typical length strap has over 7 feet of cord, requiring 105 individual hand stitches.
The hides, cord (stitching), and tools I use are the best of the best. All of the leather I use for our handmade straps are produced by one of the finest tanneries in the world, located an hour from myself here the U.S. The exception to this is the Antique Maduro hide from 1966. Each and every hide is hand selected, never ordering from a mere swatch. It's my belief that you absolutely must begin with a superior foundation, the leather itself, if you want to craft a world-class strap.
I searched for cord stitching that has anti-fray, anti-fade, and high tensile strength qualities - and found it. The precision hand tools used are made by the finest in the leather industry. The special cobbler's adhesive we use is permanent and flexible, yet environmentally friendly. While some of the above information may be more than you require, I believe each individual component plays an integral role in the recipe for the final product and your overwhelming satisfaction.
There are no shortcuts to quality. Ever.
It's my hope that you'll find my strap unique in several ways. First, I don't think you would look at one of my straps and confuse it with one made by someone else. Not that others don't make a fine strap, there are many who are outstanding at what they do - and I admire and commend them for that. However, it's the construction method and the styling that I think you'll find distinctive to a Europelli Handmade strap - and complimentary to the Panerai watches we have such a passion for. A Europelli Handmade strap will most certainly make a handsome addition to your Panerai, regardless of its historic or contemporary nature. My straps are refined, but not overly so. They are not dressy, nor are they strictly vintage looking - although I have a few treatment methods that can achieve that look perfectly. Your personal instructions on how to craft the strap will help create the look you desire.
Saddle stitching by hand: The time-honored benchmark for stitching of any kind. I can't stress enough how important this is to adding both strength and character to the finished piece. Old-school saddle stitching by hand requires several things: Over 7 feet of cord in your average length strap, two harness needles, two hands, a keen eye, and...frankly...lots of time. What's so great about a saddle stitch? It offers both strength and character. First, the stitching won't unravel if one were to be cut like a lockstitch provided by a sewing machine. Secondly, it is a much stronger stitch by nature which is why it has become the gold standard for all things handmade. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, it adds character to the finished piece. It's not perfect, yet it is not flawed. Each strap will vary slightly from one to the other, making each a one-of-a-kind in its own subtle way. A double needle hand saddle stitch offers a very unique look that is utilized on very few products in this day and age. It's a look that is distinctive to something made entirely by human hands.
Creating Your Masterpiece:
First, select the premium hide that appeals to you most. Next, go through this checklist and consider the following:
1. Length and Width: Select the length that you prefer and the width your watch requires. Currently, we are offering 22x22mm, 24x24mm, and 26x26mm straps in any length.
2. Stitch Color: Consider the variety of 8 different stitch colors from which to choose, with 9 more on the way. The most popular right now are: White, Antique White, Natural, Black, Light Brown & Green.
3. Keepers: How do you like your keepers? 1 sewn in and 1 floating? 1 wide floating? 2 floating? Constructing a strap with 1 sewn in keeper and one floating is the most difficult and time-consuming, but it's also "standard equipment" on a Europelli Handmade strap. Why? Because I think that's the right way to do it. However, if you prefer an alternative, just let us know and consider it done. Our goal is to make it the way YOU want it!
4. Adjustment Hole Placement and Quantity: Unless otherwise specified, we hand punch 4 holes - the first one having a dead center 50mm from the lug end. However, we can accommodate any adjustment hole placement request that will offer you the best fitment. We really don't like the look of "one strap fits most", where there are 6 or 7 unnecessary holes in otherwise beautiful leather.
5. Special Treatments: Hand burnished and sealed sides will be part of every strap we build. However, there are a few optional treatments that can dramatically enhance the appearance of your strap. Flame toasted top edges and/or keepers, as well as our special "JV" Distressing treatment are a few to consider. The end result is pretty spectacular! This is where you can truly create your one-of-a-kind strap.
The exact same leather that is used by two of the world's leading professional baseball glove manufacturers to produce both first baseman's and catcher's gloves. Until recently, I had been sold out of the Natural Tan Professional Baseball Glove leather for nearly 2 years. It is truly difficult to obtain, particularly when compared to all of the so-called "military inspired" straps that are in seemingly endless supply. 2 YEARS! Absolutely incredible in person, the look, feel, and color are simply outstanding. And if you are looking for a strap that will develop a beautiful patina, just think about what a catcher's glove looks like after it's been well-worn. Very few straps on the market will achieve a superb golden glow like this one. Legendary 2 years ago, now it's back and better than ever before.
Here are some examples, with a descriptive caption under each photo. However, you'll want to visit the Website for a complete listing of the various leathers, treatments and other tailoring options.
Natural Tan Professional Baseball Glove Leather: 24x24mm, White cord stitching and sewn in Pre-V buckle. Keepers: 1 sewn in, 1 floating. Prices on the Natural Tan Baseball Glove straps start at $165, with various treatment options available to you.
Natural Tan Professional Baseball Glove Leather: 24x24mm, Black cord stitching. Keepers: 1 sewn in, 1 floating. Toasted edges and keepers.
Natural Tan Professional Baseball Glove Leather: 24x24mm, Brown cord stitching. Keepers: 1 sewn in, 1 floating. Toasted edges and keepers, brown stained sides.
Natural Tan Professional Baseball Glove Leather: 24x24mm, Matched cord stitching and 26x26mm with White cord stitching shown, both with our special "JV" distressing treatment. Keepers: 1 sewn in, 1 floating.
Natural Tan Professional Baseball Glove Leather: 26x26mm with Yellow cord stitching. Keepers: 1 sewn in, 1 floating.
Natural Tan Professional Baseball Glove Leather: 24x24mm, White cord stitching, sewn in Pre-V buckle, and Glove Oil Treated. Keepers: 1 sewn in, 1 floating.
Black Professional Baseball Glove Leather: 24x24mm with Green stitching and 22x22mm with Yellow stitching shown, both with black stained edges and standard keepers. Prices on the Black Professional Baseball Glove leather straps start at $150, with various treatment options available to you.
Antique Maduro Leather from 1966. 24x24mm with Natural cord stitching. Keepers: 1-sewn in, 1 floating. Prices on the Antique Maduro straps start at $150.
Navy Blue Calfskin. 24x24mm with Natural cord stitching and black stained edges. Keepers: 1 wide sewn-in. Prices on the Blue Calfskin straps start at $130, again with various treatment options available.
Other leathers available include: Genuine Shell Cordovan in both Black and Oxblood, as well as a Yellow Calfskin.
Below you will find the 14 different stitch colors from which to choose:
Ordering:
Quite honestly, I would much prefer a simple telephone call from clients within the U.S. at : 219-309-9694 In a day and age when we rely on e-mails practically as much as oxygen itself? Yes. The two of us can discuss any questions you may have in far greater detail, we can cover every aspect of your handmade strap, and it's much more efficient. Plus, frankly, one area that seems to effect delivery times from various strap makers is getting bogged down with e-mails. I'd like to avoid that from the beginning. That said, if communicating by e-mail is more convenient for you, then by all means send me one. I'll reply quickly and with all of the answers to any questions you may have.
Delivery Times:
Anything that is 100% crafted by human hands will require more time than something mass-produced. However, our commitment to outstanding service does not end with your initial order. The goal is to have your new strap completed within 10 business days and to have it on your wrist in less than 14. There are some times when this will be reduced, and far fewer times when it will be increased. I'll have an accurate completion date for you when your order is placed. USPS Priority shipping is $7.25. International customers should contact me, as rates vary depending on the delivery method you prefer.
Outstanding quality. Stellar customer service. Fast shipping to anywhere in the world. 8:00am-8:00pm CST telephone consultation. These benefits are only the beginning to your complete satisfactionsomething my loyal strap customers have appreciated for years. If you find yourself with any questions please dont hesitate to ask. It would be my pleasure to help in any way that I can. I can be reached by e-mail or I can be contacted anytime at: (219) 309-9694.
Please visit the Europelli website for a complete listing of various treatment options and other details.
Thanks so much and enjoy your day!
Kindest Regards,
Drew
