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FS: Bas and Lokes Custom Handmade Leather Watch Straps

G'day from Australia mates!

We are Bas and Lokes. We make custom, handmade leather straps. Two strapmakers with a passion for watches and the leather to dress them up. We make custom handmade leather watch straps in parallel widths 20mm, 22 mm, 24mm and 26mm in width. We also make our watch straps in varying lengths. All our custom handmade leather watch straps are made to order. You choose the width, length and the number of buckle holes you wish. We will begin constructing your strap within a day of receiving your payment. We have a very steady workload, nevertheless, we aim to have your handmade watch strap completed within 7 working days from the time your order is processed. After payment, you will receive an estimate via email of the time frame in which your custom strap creation will be dispatched from beautiful Sydney, Australia and we will be in touch with your throughout the process. We accept Paypal only. It makes for a safe transaction for you and for us and thus everyone is happy. Contact us at orders@basandlokes.com with your specifications or any questions you may have :-! Check out our site at www.BasAndLokes.com

Bas and Lokes Latest Straps Added February 18.

Strap one.

"Officer" is a very lightweight and soft handmade watch strap. It is 3mm thick and made of a walnut colored buffalo leather. It features a really soft texture and little indentations throughout. This will look great on your pilot or other casual large watch. It is saddle stitched with beige waxed thread. Buckle not included, but available for purchase on our buckles page. "Officer" strap price is $85.00 USD including shipping worldwide.

Strap two.
"Flieger"
is very slick and luxurious feeling at the same time. It is a very gorgeous and unique grey black color with a hint of blue. This custom handmade watch strap is 4mm thick, is cow leather, has black smooth sides, a loose keeper and saddle stitched with a grey waxed thread. With its rugged good looks it will suit any large watch. It has one loose keeper and a pointed tail. Buckle not included, but available for purchase on our buckles page. "Flieger" strap price is $105.00 USD including shipping worldwide.

Strap three.
"Pilot"
is handsome. Period. This custom strap is made of a very smooth and soft, slightly distressed, brown cow leather. It's tough and will look fantastic on your Panerai, Lum-Tec, or other large watch. It is stitched with olive green waxed thread, is 5mm thick and comes with one loose keeper. Buckle not included, but available for purchase on our buckles page. "Pilot" strap price is $95.00 USD including shipping worldwide.

Strap four.
"Vintager"
is very luxurious. It is a sophisticated and smooth brown pull up premium cow leather. At 5mm thick this strap is substantial and feels amazing on the wrist. Will make any watch look like a million bucks. It is saddle stitched with a waxed beige/tan thread, has a slick black edge, a loose keeper, and a pointed tail. Your watch will be very happy with this strap. Buckle not included, but available for purchase on our buckles page. "Vintager" strap price is $115.00 USD including shipping worldwide

Strap five.
"Kain"
looks ready for its first mission. This strap is 4.5mm thick and made of distressed, smooth black, cow leather. It is stitched with a olive green waxed thread, has a loose keeper and pointed tail. This strap will look all the business on your prized large watch. Your watch will thank you for it. Buckle not included, but available for purchase on our buckles page. "Kain" strap price is $105.00 USD including shipping worldwide

To determine the strap wrist size you require please refer to the sizes below.

6.0 - 6.5" wrist = 120/70
6.6 - 7.0" wrist = 125/75
7.1 - 7.5" wrist = 130/80
7.6 - 8.0" wrist = 135/80
8.1 - 8.5" wrist = 140/85
8.6 - 9.0" wrist = 145/90

Contact us at orders@BasAndLokes.com with your specifications or any questions you may have

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