Jean-Rousseau alternatives

[jerseybean]

I am looking for some unique straps to go with my GMT (I cannot wear metal bracelets because of a scar) and my 1016. I looked at https://www.jean-rousseau.com and love their stuff but Im sure there are others that I haven't looked at. What alternative places do you suggest?

I was looking for something like this but cheaper than $500

https://www.jean-rousseau.com/shop/w...epellent-blue/

[Calatrava r]

Aaron Bespoke in Montreal does fine work.

[TimeAZ]

Delugs

https://delugs.com/pages/strap-finder

[bennytheshap]

I’ve had a guy from Etsy make me several straps, and they’ve all been excellent. One time he misunderstood the stitching that I wanted, and remade it for free (I paid for shipping, and he agreed to let me keep both). Made me a loyal customer.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/DNleatherhandmade

Please tell him Ben from Seattle sent you

[Big Tex Rolex]

I’m a big fan of Camille Fournet of Paris.

Custom / design your own straps available.

[Dr. Robert]

Originally Posted by Big Tex Rolex

I’m a big fan of Camille Fournet of Paris.

Custom / design your own straps available.

Me too, excellent straps


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[jerseybean]

Originally Posted by bennytheshap

I’ve had a guy from Etsy make me several straps, and they’ve all been excellent. One time he misunderstood the stitching that I wanted, and remade it for free (I paid for shipping, and he agreed to let me keep both). Made me a loyal customer.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/DNleatherhandmade

Please tell him Ben from Seattle sent you

I was actually looking at this guy yesterday, good to hear he's real and not a factory, unlike 90% of etsy now. it's full of drop shippers and print on demand now. I like a number of his bands, shipping is just going to be a pain.

[ArtNouveau]

Another vote for Aaron BeSpoke. Any material you can imagine and it will be 100% custom to your specs and measurements.

[hgg43c]

i've bought from bothJean Rousseau and Delugs both are great- given that you are in Jersey perhaps make an appointment and visit JR they are super helpful

[jerseybean]

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

Another vote for Aaron BeSpoke. Any material you can imagine and it will be 100% custom to your specs and measurements.

It's another reason for me to visit Canada next year I think.

[jerseybean]

Originally Posted by hgg43c

i've bought from bothJean Rousseau and Delugs both are great- given that you are in Jersey perhaps make an appointment and visit JR they are super helpful

Is JR appointment only, I might venture in next week for Dinner.

[hgg43c]

Originally Posted by jerseybean

Is JR appointment only, I might venture in next week for Dinner.

Best to call and make an appointment this way you know you have a time secured pretty easy to secure -


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[GradyPhilpott]

Everest makes good straps.

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[monsieur_z]

Jean-Rousseau straps are great, albeit not cheap. They have funky colors like shiny turquoise or pink alligator... Delugs straps are great as well, and cheaper. Maybe less choice of colors.

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[Spoonage]

I was gifted a strap by Aaron. Great craftsmanship.

[996marty]

Originally Posted by Big Tex Rolex

I’m a big fan of Camille Fournet of Paris.

Custom / design your own straps available.

They get my vote too

[FloydRedford]

I’ve ordered straps from makers on Etsy and several other channels. The best quality I’ve ever seen is from Georg at genteel-handmade.com. His selection of materials are the finest and his craftsmanship is on another level. He can deliver any strap you specify. Highly recommended!


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[bennytheshap]

Originally Posted by jerseybean

I was actually looking at this guy yesterday, good to hear he's real and not a factory, unlike 90% of etsy now. it's full of drop shippers and print on demand now. I like a number of his bands, shipping is just going to be a pain.

He’s for real. We’ve gone back and forth with measurements, sketches, photos of work in progress, etc.. When I’ve placed later orders he’s referenced earlier ones and asked if I want it more like this one or that one, etc.

The straps he’s made me for my Cellini deployant and unusual wrist shape and size have fit like a glove. Better quality that some of the other Etsy sellers I’ve tried (eg Tuns) too.