Reconditioning an old watch strap. Part 2! December 15, 2022

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Reconditioning an old watch strap. Part 2! December 15, 2022

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Restoring a vintage watch strap Part 2! Dec 15, 2022
A follow-up video about the strap I reconditioned.
PSA: This video contains sub-optimal levels of sound due to losing my microphone cord, so if you can hear anything count that as a win. Even if that "anything" is tuneless humming. I did pump up the volume though. Also I don't edit so buckle up. YMMV if you choose to blow part of your life on this. No Refunds. Enjoy!
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@jamesmordovancey517 Жыл бұрын

Just what I needed. I bought a vintage L.L. Bean (French movement, Taiwan dial) with leather strap, oxblood color, and am wanting to refurish it. Wasn't even sure that it was even possible. But now will give it a try. Thanks for the encouragement.

@tracyhendenshott7119 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Spencer for the follow up!

@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands Жыл бұрын

My grandfather was a shoe maker, I often watch him putting new leather soles on shoes, all handwork.

@speedypaul2314 Жыл бұрын

In the Royal Air Force we used product called black parade polish on the tips of our shoes. Apply spit, lighter to heat it gently, polish like mad and reapply. Many many coats later.. Leather became like a mirror. Took a lot of initial coats to bed in.

@oyster_3694 Жыл бұрын

I know this is an old video, but I thought I'd share some info! A couple of great leather conditioners are Venetian leather balm, or Venetian shoe cream. Also Saphire Renovateur! And for a deeper conditioner, neatsfoot oil, or Smiths Leather Balm! And that sunken ship I believe had Russian Reindeer leather!

@SpencerKleinVintageWatch Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@jeff1176 Жыл бұрын

That came out nice, as old and dirty and hard as it is I'm pleasantly surprised. I'm not at all surprised by the technique. Genuine leather whether it's shoes, watch strap, belts, purses or what have you can never be hurt by cleaning and polishing, just basic care. It would seem to me that the older the more supple and more able to take the cleaning and polish, the richer it becomes.

@carlospagi Жыл бұрын

Nice job, thanks Spencer! :)

@jamesmordovancey517 Жыл бұрын

And I was wondering, what kind of glue do you use to fix pieces and flaps that have come loose? I have a few of those on mine.

@jambobbyb124 Жыл бұрын

Come up nice!

@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands Жыл бұрын

Still have a light corona, with cold like effects, but can't get out now, have to quarantine, till I test negative again, so no sidewalk astronomy for me :( And no new videos about the Stars, Moon, or Sun :( Well at least the vaccines work, not really sick at all.

@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands Жыл бұрын

We use gun oil for those straps :) Works on anything leather wood, rubber or gun :)

@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands Жыл бұрын

And you will have nice green teeth too later :)