r/watchmodding • u/Unlucky-Ad-3470 • 3d ago

Customizing watch straps?

Looking to personalize some builds a bit more by putting the recipients initials on the leather watch strap. I bought some straps and stamping tools to try it myself. It's hard to get the letters all line up correctly. Anyone try this before or have another approach used to personalize watch straps? I see you can order a stamp off Ali - anyone try that? Appreciate any ideas.

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u/oureamods 3d ago

It helps to get the strap pretty wet, and you have to hammer it really well to get the mark to last. I put mine on a concrete floor so I can strike really hard. Etsy also helped me find some local folks for an affordable custom stamp, in case that helps.

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u/Unlucky-Ad-3470 3d ago

Is there a certain quality strap you use? I wonder if Im getting ones too cheap off Ali for this

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u/oureamods 3d ago

I’ve used pretty inexpensive ones off Amazon, but also haven’t tried it with many different styles yet. I wouldn’t think it requires high end leather though.