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Watch Strap Thread Selection

For all the watch strap masters in the bunch:

I'm looking forward to trying my hand at a replacemnt watch strap for a family member and have decided on 1.2-1.4mm box calf outter with 1.2-1.4mm Zermatt calf liner. I would like to use lin cable thread but would like some guidance on which gauge would be most appropriate. Likewise, I am thinking of using a #9 pricking iron and would be interested in opinions on this as well for the project.

Thanks

8 comments

8 Comments

Leathercraft Masterclass

Jul 23, 2023

I'd go 632 in that size personally. If it was for a dress watch I would consider 832 for something a little finer, but then I would be looking at a smaller 10-12 stitches per inch vs 9.

jr_lee001

Jul 23, 2023

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Thank you, I'm thinking this is probably the direction I will end up with given it's not exclusively a dress watch and will not be in a higher end material.

Do I need to consider alternative thicknesses on the materials or am I within acceptable ranges on the two?

ddunn68

Jul 23, 2023

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I'd say within acceptable ranges. 👍

Leathercraft Masterclass

Jul 27, 2023

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That sounds about right as long as the ends taper to a lower thickness of course.

Fadi

Jul 22, 2023

I would recommend the 832. When doing classy watchstraps, the thinner the thread, the nicest it will look.

But as suggested above, you cannot go wrong with actually trying the thread on a scrap to see the look.

jr_lee001

Jul 22, 2023

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Thanks @Fadi , may end up buying some of both 632 and 832 to try

ddunn68

Jul 20, 2023

When you say #9 pricking iron, are you referrring to a Blanchard #9? If so, I think that equates rougly to about a 3.0mm pricking iron. In my opinion, I think that would be a good place to start as far as spacing goes. Many people might recomment going with a 2.7mm pricking iron for a watch strap. Either way, I would recommend either the 632 or 832 Lin Cable. You might want to stitch a couple short lines of each to see which look you prefer.

I would probably need to see your idea for the strap, but I was thinking that I would probably recommend a bit thinner Zermatt liner leather.

jr_lee001

Jul 20, 2023

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@ddunn68, Thanks and yes the #9 iron I'm condidering would be consistent with a 3.00mm. I'll try to get a picture of the strap to replace posted, in a short description it is currently a daily wear watch that sees regular wear, but not abuse. Daily wear would be defined as settings outside of a dress or business environment where sweat or light abrasion may be considerations but nothing boardering manual labor settings. With this in mind, would the 632 be a better option than the thinner and more refined 832 or are we getting too far into minutia and its more of an astethic consideration?

On the Zermatt liner, what would be a reccomended thickness?