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SMALL BRAND SPOTLIGHT – NEPTUNE STRAPS

January 23, 2018 by Basic Bands

Watch strap making isn’t just limited to major brands and big shops; across the world there are small strapmakers making a living designing unique and custom straps. Our small brand spotlight series interviews these strapmakers to see what makes them tick.

Today the spotlight is on Pavel Slow and his shop, Neptune Straps.

Name: Neptune Straps/Pavel Slow
Website: Etsy Shop
Location: UK
What: Mainly watch straps but also small leather goods (bifold wallets, cardholders, etc.)

Neptune Straps Brown Leather NATO Watch Strap
Neptune Straps Brown Leather NATO Watch Strap

How did you get into watchstrap making?
I think it’s a similar story to many other strap makers. I’m a watch enthusiast and made my first straps for myself. I’m a member of several watch forums and saw many watches there with superb handmade straps. Unfortunately, those straps were expensive to buy.

So I decided to try one myself. Of course, my first attempt was terrible because I didn’t have any previous experience with leather craft. But I didn’t give up and tried again and again. Now it’s been over five years that I’ve been doing it and there are still plenty of things to improve.

I think it’s a great hobby. It helps me relax after work and helps me develop precision, patience and manual skills. It has also allowed me to meet many wonderful people in the watch enthusiast community.

Neptune Straps Strapmaking
Neptune Straps Strapmaking

What materials do you use in your bands?
Mainly calf/cow hide leather, sometimes exotic leather. I’m always trying to just pick the finest quality leather.

Neptune Straps Salmon Leather Watch Straps
Neptune Straps Salmon Leather Watch Straps

What is your favorite material to work with?
My favorite material is Horween Dublin leather. I also like to work with old, vintage leather.

Neptune Strap Brown Leather Perforated Watch Strap
Neptune Strap Brown Leather Perforated Watch Strap

What style of bands is your favorite to make or wear?
I like to make Panerai style straps and ammo straps. I think they have a lot of character and they are quite unique.

Do you have a favorite watch?
It is a hard question to answer because it’s changing all the time. Watches that come to mind are the Cartier Santos or Rolex Oysterquarz.

What do you like to do outside of strap making?
I enjoy spending time with my family. Strap making is just my hobby and I do it in my spare time.

Neptune Straps Black Leather Rally Strap on Omega Speedmaster
Neptune Straps Black Leather Rally Strap on an Omega Speedmaster
Neptune Straps Wallet
Neptune Straps Wallet
Neptune Straps Brown Leather Watch Strap on Seiko Diver
Neptune Straps Brown Leather Watch Strap on Seiko SKX 007 Diver
Neptune Straps Leather Watch Strap Rolls
Neptune Straps Leather Watch Strap Rolls
Neptune Straps Brown Leather Watch Strap on Omega Speedmaster
Neptune Straps Brown Leather Watch Strap on an Omega Speedmaster

Also check out our other guides:

  • How to Safely Purchase a Watch Online
  • List of reputable watch strap companies & brands
  • Tools for Replacing A Watch Strap Or Band
  • How to Pick Out The Right Watch Band For Your Watch
  • 5 Tips For Picking Out A New Watch Band Or Strap
  • The Complete Guide to the Orient Bambino Dress Watch
  • Seiko SNK Watch Guide
  • Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Guide
  • How to Fix A Broken Loop On Your Watch Strap

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