Custom Made K04 - FlotMas A

Dimensions

• Web widths: configurable from 20 mm to 28 mm
• XS: Longside 110 mm / Shortside 60 mm (approx. wrist circumference 14-15 cm)
• Short length: Longside 120 mm / Shortside 70 mm (approx. wrist circumference 15–16 cm)
• Standard length: Longside 130 mm / Shortside 80 mm (approx. wrist circumference 16–17 cm)
• Standard length: Longside 140 mm / Shortside 80 mm (approx. wrist circumference 17–18 cm)
• Historical XXL length: Longside 150 mm / Shortside 90 mm (approx. wrist circumference 19–22 cm)
• Historical XXL length: Longside 165 mm / Shortside 105 mm (approx. wrist circumference 22–24 cm)
• Note: A slight extra length is historically accurate and intentionally included.

Folding techniques we use

• True vintage triple-fold (1950s): 3-fold short side, 4-fold inner sandwich fold long side
• True-Vintage-2533 technique (1930s): 3.5-fold inner folding technique with inlays
• True-Vintage-3646 technique (1940s): voluminous 3.5-fold internal folding technique
• OEM-style technology: The OEM-style folding technique is the standard, classic folding technique used on the market and ensures a thin material profile at the lug. The strap runs straight and remains slim at the lug. This makes it compatible with almost all common watch models. Stainless steel tubes are used for lug widths of 24 mm and 26 mm. The tubes are not glued, but held in place by tension and can be pushed out with a pointed object if necessary.

Leather thickness, assembly & behavior with OEM-style technology

• Normal construction at the bridge (≥ approx. 1.5 mm leather thickness)
• Initial assembly is very easy.
  
• Bridge width 24-28 mm : Leather thickness approx. 4 mm
• Bridge width 22-23 mm : Leather thickness approx. 3 mm
• Bridge width 20-22 mm : Leather thickness approx. 2 mm

Leather thickness, assembly & behavior with true vintage techniques

• Solid construction at the bridge (≥ approx. 2.5 mm leather thickness)
• First assembly deliberately tighter
• Recommendation: Initial assembly without tubes
• After a short period of wear, the leather adapts to the shape of the case.
• Use stainless steel tubes only after approximately 2 weeks.
• Bridge width 24-28 mm : Leather thickness approx. 5-6 mm
• Bridge width 22-23 mm : Leather thickness approx. 3-4 mm
• Bridge width 20-22 mm : Leather thickness approx. 2-3 mm

Manufacturing, Finishing & Drilling

• Completely hand-sewn. Hand-sanded and hand-polished.
• Antique Serafil sewing thread (circa 1960-1970)
  
• Depending on the configuration , the strap comes with or without a sewn-in buckle. In versions with a sewn-in buckle , the strap and buckle are permanently attached . They belong together – structurally, functionally, and historically. When ordering with a sewn-in buckle, we automatically adjust the hole position for the best possible fit.
• If the strap is ordered without a buckle , we will punch rectangular holes to fit screwed-on OEM buckles .
• The position of the first hole can be specified in the comment field. If no position is specified, we will punch the first hole by default at 55 mm from the web . The hole spacing is 7 mm (center to center). Please indicate any other requirements in the comment field.

Leather inlay of the watch strap

• We use genuine suede for the leather inlay in the color selected in the configurator. This is only implemented if the respective construction and material thickness allow it.