Kirby Upgrades His Watch with a Bespoke Watch Strap! | Jean Rousseau

Kirby Upgrades His Watch with a Bespoke Watch Strap! | Jean Rousseau | Kirby Allison

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Join Kirby Allison as he explores the world of quality, craftsmanship and tradition in the heart of London's Piccadilly arcade. In today's video, Kirby visits Jean Rousseau, a renowned Paris-based atelier creating exquisite watch straps for well-dressed gentlemen.
Jean Rousseau can quite literally create anything. With an unprecedented selection of materials, colors, stitching, and other options, they can quite literally create anything! Kirby explores options like sueded nubuck finishes and exclusive platinum and gold stitching. Don't miss this journey into quality craftsmanship and timeless elegance.
In addition to bespoke watch straps, Jean Rousseau can create almost any bespoke leather accessory!
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📍Jean Rousseau Bespoke Watch Strap Commission
00:00 Introduction
01:09 Meeting CEO Pascal Dupenloup
05:51 Jean Rousseau's Beginnings
16:42 Commissioning a Bespoke Watch Strap
20:16 Audrey suggests something more daring for Kirby...
22:10 Platinum and Gold Thread Embroidery
23:22 Sueded Crocodile
27:50 Platinum and Gold Tread!!
31:08 A BOLD Recommendation for Kirby
32:58 Discussing Stitching Options
33:26 Lining Options for Straps
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@MichaelE.Douroux 9 ай бұрын

Sorry guys, the lady steals the show.

@gritnix 9 ай бұрын

I have to give that CEO respect for letting his salesperson, the one who experiences the customers every single day, explain what’s going on while standing by for specific questions. That’s the mark of a leader, and that saleswoman really knows her stuff. That’s the mark of a great company and working relationship within that company. They’ll be around for a long, long time.

@kirbyallison 9 ай бұрын

I was surprised to learn just how expansive the business is! I never knew that they had their own tanneries as well!

@rickroll9086 9 ай бұрын

Audrey says ‘discreeet luxury’ in French accent…. and Kirby is sold. Blue. Sure. Suede finish. Sure. He came in for a black strap and walked out with a red, a blue and a green in stingray, sueded alligator and baby impala.

@kirbyallison 9 ай бұрын

Lol 😂

@seano.5970 4 ай бұрын

If she said “discreet luxury” to me in that sexy french accent and angelic smile, i’d be sold as well. Hahaa

@mrdbzfann 9 ай бұрын

Despite being a life long Londoner myself, Kirby knows more about the local luxury bespoke market than me. It's always a joy watching these videos.

@kirbyallison 9 ай бұрын

Jean Rousseau is actually a pretty incredible find. The impact a new watch strap can have on a watch is profound. And we didn’t even scratch the surface on all of the other incredible bespoke accessories they can make.

@russ9921 9 ай бұрын

Very true.

@neilbailey4313 8 ай бұрын

@@kirbyallison she didn't say how much please

@MDchaz 9 ай бұрын

Getting a new strap for your favorite watch is like getting a brand new watch. I love this video 👍

@kirbyallison 9 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more! It’s incredible how much a watch strap can change a watch. And the quick release makes it so easy to switch them out that it can be done in seconds.

@Horangi18 9 ай бұрын

No it’s not, tbh.

@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ 9 ай бұрын

I'd rather have another Rolex but to each their own!

@philr8278 9 ай бұрын

Which watch was this for Kirby?... And may I ask, how much did this strap cost you?

@veragiraud1908 9 ай бұрын

Do agree. I have one timepiece and 5 straps. Each colour brings a different vibe to the watch. And the changeable straps make you more audacious, because you can dare to be bold for the day without having to commit to it forever.

@crisyorke1328 15 күн бұрын

The French lady is stunning! Elegant and sociable.

@teekue 9 ай бұрын

Take a shot every time Kirby says quality, craftsmanship and tradition in his videos. 😂 Love the video as always!

@spidersinspace1099 7 ай бұрын

No, try taking a shot every time he says “bespoke”. I’ve gone through ALL his videos and counted the number of times Kirby used the word bespoke. The number is 997,893 times. I have been in AAA now for one year.

@teekue 7 ай бұрын

@@spidersinspace1099 It's been 33 minutes since your comment. The counter has now been pushed above a million. Congrats! ;)

@Roshand-pl9tn 9 ай бұрын

Wow. Keep opening up this bespoke world to everyone

@megasoid 9 ай бұрын

This is great Kirby, thank you. Nice to see a watch related segment. Bespoke straps are not covered enough.

@kirbyallison 9 ай бұрын

More to come! Wait until our next episode where we see the watch strap being made!

@megasoid 9 ай бұрын

@@kirbyallison Looking forward to it!

@i.o.3563 9 ай бұрын

What a choice, this deep green is just amazing! And the material, needless to say is gorgeous. So elegant, unique and not too conspicuous.

@kirbyallison 9 ай бұрын

Just wait!!!! It was AMAZING!

@kbrett2004 9 ай бұрын

This is why I enjoy your videos so much Kirby. There is nowhere else that I can find such a depth of information. I would have never known about bespoke watch straps. Thank you for the continued introductions.

@usefulrandom1855 8 ай бұрын

She could sell ice to an Eskimo, she is lovely!

@dataclast 9 ай бұрын

The kirbster does it again! Excellent little vid!

@kirbyallison 9 ай бұрын

Thanks again!

@abdulrehmandanish5204 8 ай бұрын

Her "Definitely" always gets me!!!

@zeviklein1289 6 ай бұрын

Why can’t there be more people like Kirby !!!!

@nicolasrodriguez4399 9 ай бұрын

I used to think paying over $30 for a watch strap was nuts. So you can only imagine what I thought about Jean Rousseau straps reaching that $200 mark. Thats until I was gifted one from Theo & Harris and it blew my mind. That was my first encounter with a premium leather good and from that, I became obsessed fine leather craftsmanship.

@teekue 7 ай бұрын

Small price to pay when you think about it. Watches easily cost tens of thousand of dollars.

@Ouga_Official 4 ай бұрын

One thing worth mentioning for people with small wrists is that they do straps however short you need them. I have ridiculously small wrists and they made me some amazing straps and they pay attention to the piece of leather so that the alligator pattern was also small enough to fit the strap

@jasonalston9049 9 ай бұрын

I'm shocked you picked the gold option it's great to see you getting out the comfort zone I'm sure it will come out phenomenal

@kirbyallison 9 ай бұрын

I was pressured by a beautiful French woman…

@benfeld4058 9 ай бұрын

@@kirbyallison She really was not relenting at all. It was a pleasure to watch her because it was clear she loved and was passionate about the business.

@GintautasG 9 ай бұрын

Kirby, you are an inspiration

@kojiattwood 9 ай бұрын

I went with a green/grey shade personally, glad she managed to talk you into that colour!

@johnschultz9398 9 ай бұрын

Can't wait to see the next video on the watch strap development.

@kongmw 9 ай бұрын

Had a strap made at JR New York a couple of years ago. Fantastic experience highly recommended.

@kirbyallison 9 ай бұрын

Yes! They have ateliers in both London, New York, Paris, Japan…

@benjaminblakemore9704 9 ай бұрын

FANTASTIC CHOICE MATE HAHA, WOOW, LOVE IT!!! 😊😊❤❤😊😊

@rhino202 9 ай бұрын

I love watches and love changing around the bracelets/straps. Awesome video. I had no idea some of these techniques and material uses exist

@JimDuggan-tq2lv 9 ай бұрын

Can't wait to see the finished strap and how the gold stitching contrasts with the green yet enhances the gold watch itself. Incredible choice Kirby.

@robertp5123 9 ай бұрын

Amazing episode…. this was pure art!!

@stylishoversixty9459 9 ай бұрын

Mr. Allison thanks for taking your subscribers on another truly fantastic journey into the world of men's style and accessories definitely informative and knowledgeable gaining insight!

@rockys3654 9 ай бұрын

As a watch nerd I liked this episode and will be ordering from them soon! Thanks Kirby outstanding work.

@gromeroskwelch 9 ай бұрын

Superb as always, looking forward to seeing the making of the strap.

@alexhastings8101 8 ай бұрын

This is incredibly well done. Thanks you Kirby

@chicago9458 6 ай бұрын

The way Kirby talks and looks 😂😂😂 so much effort to appear elegant. It doesn’t feel natural at all

@joeyyy771 9 ай бұрын

Can’t wait for the final result

@mark7035 9 ай бұрын

I just went through the custom process with Jean Rousseau in Manhattan. My second strap from them, without the lovely lady helping you! They really do great work and your strap is going to be beautiful. The last strap I ordered I just had them mail to me, but this time I have a trip to NYC about the time it should be ready and they’ll be able to custom fit the holes in the strap. Not truly bespoke, but high quality MTO.

@cookingwithwatches 3 ай бұрын

Great review. Thank you so much.

@Mooooooof 9 ай бұрын

What a perfect time to release this video, I’ve just got a new watch and have been looking for different (high end) strap ideas. These look amazing. Will take a look at this place in person ☺️

@kirbyallison 9 ай бұрын

Let us know how it goes!

@Wawalsh1234 9 ай бұрын

I thoroughly enjoy your unease when being pushed a little out of your comfort zone. Great strap choice.

@joshgayful 8 ай бұрын

This was such a good video I didn’t notice the time go by I was enjoying it so much

@rubkal7247 9 ай бұрын

Such an interesting project, really looking forward to seeing the end result

@kirbyallison 9 ай бұрын

Surprisingly amazing. I went in a bit of a limb here and the results were incredible!

@Snakebloke 9 ай бұрын

Darn it, just when you think you're immune to sales tactics, they bring out the beautiful French woman. 😂💸💸💸💸

@BeauQuillen 9 ай бұрын

JEFFREY EPSTEIN LOVES YOU AND HER🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

@russ9921 9 ай бұрын

@@BeauQuillenThat’s a stupid comment. She’s hardly a minor.

@RevolverOcelot79 9 ай бұрын

@@BeauQuillen Well, this is the most ridiculous statement I've read all day. As @russ9921 just mentioned, Epstien dealt in minors, not adult women.

@petrolhead1960 9 ай бұрын

@@BeauQuillenYour comment is amazing. So amazing I have reported it! Nonce.

@rafabar6652 9 ай бұрын

@@RevolverOcelot79he just wanted to say something to provoke. Just ignore him

@benjamincarlier 8 ай бұрын

How nice was this to watch !

@RubyDimasStudio 9 ай бұрын

i really enjoy this one

@teakcore5261 9 ай бұрын

Man, the platinum and rose gold tread, fuego Kirby! Will definitely consider that as an option…

@mfhairstream6812 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful straps

@caseyjonesbklyn5796 9 ай бұрын

Great video!

@HJAlsubale 8 ай бұрын

amazing CEO and amazing video Kirby.

@theoriginalaceofspades7829 9 ай бұрын

I've owned a JR strap. They really are beautiful.

@alejandrososa5146 9 ай бұрын

This place seems great, will check it out if I’m ever in London. Aaron Bespoke out of Montreal does the best bespoke straps I’ve seen to date

@wt460 3 ай бұрын

Kirby, we have weekends and Sunday brunch so you can use any of these beautiful, unique, and lively straps.

@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ 9 ай бұрын

I don't know how you do it. I could not care less about this subject. However, your passion and enthusiasm makes it interesting and even though I would never buy such a thing I feel like I'm learning something while I enjoy your content! Thank You Kirby!!!!

@kirbyallison 9 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! Less about me and more about these incredible artisans that pour their passions into creating such amazing products!

@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ 9 ай бұрын

@@kirbyallison All true. And yet, I would never seek them out or even know that they exist but for you. Thanks again for a great show!

@theofarmmanager267 9 ай бұрын

I’m here thinking about my own double standards, lack of morality or hypocrisy. I enjoy these videos (some more than others but that’s personal taste) and how they give insights into my own city which I only had glimpses of whilst I was working. I did use Jermyn Street but I never had bespoke suits or these watch straps. So, I enjoy and even take pride in these videos showing London. And yet, not a few miles away from Jermyn Street, there are areas of great deprivation; places where decent people are struggling to feed their children; failing to find safe accommodation; unable to live a life of dignity. My wife is a director on of the big charities trying to help some of these people with refuges, with safety nets and so I cannot say that we do not know about the suffering. And yet, and yet, we could do more; we could forgive that bottle of wine and give the money to the charity; we could without that new pair of shoes and give the money to charity. None of this is a comment on Kirby, on any viewer except me. I wonder at my ability to enjoy these videos whilst knowing the unfairness of human life.

@joehughes3764 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic video, I'm going next time I'm in London

@connorwang3442 9 ай бұрын

JR makes the best straps!

@trey1941able 9 ай бұрын

Bespoke strap-on. Truly luxurious experience.

@zeviklein1289 6 ай бұрын

First off she’s stunning 🤩

@darasanwal3432 9 ай бұрын

Great video Kirby! Having just gone through the process of ordering my first couple pairs of MTO shoes, I was wondering if the same could be done for watch straps. As a Londoner, I’ll definitely be paying a visit now that I’ve seen this.

@blgmonster1631 9 ай бұрын

I want to see the end result of the watch this was a cool experience

@mostafakamelhussien4555 9 ай бұрын

Would love it Kirby if you do something on Sunglasses next time you’re in town!

@sandyvalentin3072 9 ай бұрын

Kirby what a great video I've never heard of this watch strap brand before I will have to check them out. But I do have to say this Audrey is beautiful I mean Hollywood Actress material if I was in there with my wife I couldn't have had kept my eyes off of her I don't know how you did it. Wow ..

@Burneraccountwisdom 8 ай бұрын

I hope this doesn't come across as rude but Audrey is beyond charming.... instant crush!

@chicagojim7540 9 ай бұрын

Great choice! Please make sure we see the strap when completed

@WatchClyde 8 ай бұрын

Green straps are perfect with gold timepieces.

@lennypepperidge6355 9 ай бұрын

Green and gold are the traditional colors of a pimp. Are you planning on putting a stable out onto the track, Kirby?

@kirbyallison 9 ай бұрын

This lifestyle doesn’t fund itself… the hangers are only a metaphor…

@mattmanno1 9 ай бұрын

I put a gold watch I inherited from my grandfather on a orange lizard strap from here. Goes great with the yellow gold and light coloured dial

@Docmeff1 9 ай бұрын

My goodness. Kirby is desperately trying to get me to London!

@Ayztv 9 ай бұрын

Don’t get me wrong, these watch straps are actually beautiful and if you have the money go for it. I myself have bought some however if people are looking the Asian countries are doing some fine work there’s some individuals in Indonesia and Vietnam that are also making as equally good straps with top notch leather check out people like clq straps etc

@kirbyallison 9 ай бұрын

No question. Great craftsmanship everywhere. The challenge, as always, is finding these small independents to work with. Benefits of Jean Rousseau are the the multiple Boutiques and the fact you can even order bespoke straps on their website.

@watchhunter 9 ай бұрын

Even though I strongly dislike the brand, it was a very interesting video.

@user-og2wt3le4j 9 ай бұрын

In the Piccadilly arcade there used to be a wonderful shop that made custom made cufflinks. I think Kirby should check that place out in a video.

@kirbyallison 9 ай бұрын

Deakin & Francis? Or Benson & Clegg?

@flightschoolcustomfootwear 9 ай бұрын

Wow i cant wait to see the strap making process with that gold thread! Its gonna be amazing!!

@zhongyiwo9738 9 ай бұрын

Gotta pair the suede croc with RM🎉

@nubbinthemonkey 9 ай бұрын

I wonder if they'd make reversible ones for an instant quick change

@kirbyallison 9 ай бұрын

Was thinking about this as I was watching this edit!

@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ 9 ай бұрын

How about an edible in case we get hungry? 😂

@ramanshah7627 6 ай бұрын

Hmm this video felt different than most. I felt that familiar anxiety in negotiating with a salesperson over budget, scope, and options that felt like the real world of purchasing anything complex. Or even in negotiating with the craftsman himself over slipping schedules in the one all-inclusive bespoke project of my life so far (a gorgeous pair of shoes). And all for one of the lower-dollar luxuries featured on this channel. I wonder what was different about the day this was filmed? Or maybe it was different because this was a "watch thing?" I've noticed that guys tend to be either watch guys or clothes guys when it comes to self-adornment and start to flinch when it comes to a splurge on the other thing. Reflecting on this, I wonder how much of the fun of watching this channel is stepping into a fun make-believe world where cost is no object and the providers work in your unqualified best interest.

@BullyBoxer 9 ай бұрын

Kirby you just well live here mate haha

@kirbyallison 9 ай бұрын

I know… I wish I could make that work out!

@maxine2798 9 ай бұрын

Been going there for some time. When I get straps made there I have only one hole pierced in the straps to give a clean look.

@kbrett2004 9 ай бұрын

That would truly complete the bespoke experience.

@Batmanananana 8 ай бұрын

Another amazing video, thnx!

@YankeeWoodcraft 9 ай бұрын

She could sell me a 55 gallon drum of used socks and I'd buy them without even looking at them.

@chicago9458 6 ай бұрын

The French lady takes the trophy here 🎉

@theoisaac9948 9 ай бұрын

👍 👍 💯

@sisterharrow1886 9 ай бұрын

Gr8 interview, must visit them.

@Paul-fv4no 3 ай бұрын

I may have missed it but i did not hear any reference to deployant clasps. It looked like most of the straps had a pin buckle closure which within the first couple of weeks of wear makes a nasty crease in the leather which you can see when you take off your watch and place it on a flat surface. Kirby, did you specify a deployant clasp for your new Jean Rousseau straps?

@bradbarber6186 9 ай бұрын

I have a stainless and orange Stingray combo strap-on my Zodiac Grand rally

@GranJoseph83 9 ай бұрын

28:45 producer Michael??

@johnwong5230 2 ай бұрын

Dear Kirby.. I will be visiting London in April and intend to commission a watch strap from JR. I love the crococodike suede you chose. How much did it cost?

@benjaminblakemore9704 9 ай бұрын

HAHA KIRBY STRAIGHT TO THE BROWN!! BRO BORING LOL. HOW BOUT A TIFFANY BLUE MATE! LOVE YA KIRBS....❤❤😂😂😊😊

@St_Mindless 9 ай бұрын

I've started building watches. I could make whatever you fancy for a price 👌

@kirbyallison 9 ай бұрын

What kind of watches?

@St_Mindless 9 ай бұрын

@kirbyallison dress watches. Imagine something like a Date Just 👍 Or a Seiko

@i.o.3563 9 ай бұрын

I think this amazing green can be worn with anything dark: black, navy, dark brown. I don't think it's such a great idea to have every accessory matched. It looks like your taste has gone on holiday, promised to return but didn't go through with it. There is such thing as too perfect when comes to style.

@kirbyallison 9 ай бұрын

I don’t want to spoil anything, but the final result was amazing! Stay tuned for the next episode.

@kbrett2004 9 ай бұрын

Good point.

@karldelavigne8134 9 ай бұрын

I was a bit thrown to see you wearing a fob chain in your waistcoat and then see that you were also wearing a wristwatch!

@rowluxillusion5235 9 ай бұрын

Pseuds will do what pseuds will do.

@monochromebluess 9 ай бұрын

It might be … with the influence of Edward and Eddie … a cigar cutter attached to the chain.

@TheTerryE 9 ай бұрын

Why is Mr. Allison dressed like he's going to a wedding?

@drummerboy1066 9 ай бұрын

Easy for you to say 1:09 🙂

@bobboban2782 9 ай бұрын

Makes me think if bespoke belts (single hole) exist. Surely they do. Either way I prefere braces.

@markblackwell9486 9 ай бұрын

Y'all I've never heard of such a thing

@matthewcoupeofficial 9 ай бұрын

I spy the cameraman at 40:35

@koondoog4282 9 ай бұрын

picadilly arcade but where the games tho

@bapeful8877 9 ай бұрын

Deep green was an excellent choice, she knows her stuff

@DanRobards 9 ай бұрын

Someone needs to take Kirby to a wetherspoons

@kakhabertukhashvili9367 9 ай бұрын

Do some philosophy, Pascal!

@michaelamos4651 9 ай бұрын

Hi Kirby. Love your videos. But there is no Piccadilly Street. Just Piccadilly will do. Thanks Kirkby

@Atlantis.Reborn 9 ай бұрын

I wonder if somebody somewhere creates bespoke underwear????

@kirbyallison 9 ай бұрын

Plenty of Shirtmakers will make you bespoke boxers…

@UberJellyMan 8 ай бұрын

That woman is insanely beautiful

@Jelloc 9 ай бұрын

It's a sin that Teddy isn't in this video

@LCOF 9 ай бұрын

There’s a long line of married men out there who have to explain to their wives why they keep buying Watch straps, wallets and belts from Jean Rousseau!