Hey all, thanks for watching. Just for 100% transparency, there are also more affordable straps on our site that Hadley Roma makes for us that are made overseas as well so we can hit all price brackets. All products on the site that are made in the US are marked and it is clearly mentioned in the description. Just wanted to make that clear for those stopping by the site looking to support made in the USA goods. Appreciate the support and I hope you enjoyed seeing the process!
@okihaveaname3 жыл бұрын
Do your straps have quick release springs and deployant clasps?
@TeddyBaldassarre3 жыл бұрын
@@okihaveaname we offer deployant buckles on the site and quick release can be added to any leather strap upon request following an order.
@SushiDud3 жыл бұрын
What watch were you wearing in the video? Looks nice!
@TeddyBaldassarre3 жыл бұрын
@@SushiDud Thank you! It was the Sinn 556!
@larryterry43373 жыл бұрын
Teddy, an excellent and informative vid.
@jlg3953 жыл бұрын
She's great. Have her as a guest on your show once the pandemic is over.
@FidooEllen3 жыл бұрын
so want this to happen
@davidinghram249410 ай бұрын
I had no idea how this is done. My thanks to the ladies who helped you make this video.
@TimQueenan3 жыл бұрын
'There's my Teddy." 🤔🤣
@TeddyBaldassarre3 жыл бұрын
😂
@jackforgach16373 жыл бұрын
She really know her craft. She is a rare breed
@mickeylickey1233 жыл бұрын
I love that lady. She could be my boss anyday
@dereksnyder28033 жыл бұрын
GRETA is wonderful.
@filipl54903 жыл бұрын
I was just about to commemt the same 🤣
@ewhyte80593 жыл бұрын
Keeping it respectful, she was well maintained for her age. Working with exotic materials paid off!😃
@solidus19953 жыл бұрын
Yeah she ain't bad for her age somehow
@frankchacon752 жыл бұрын
I'm the guy who can never find a watch that fits. I always order 5 extra links to my wristbands and never wears leather or poly material because nobody makes my size. A G-shock is barely long enough to close on the last hole (it falls off).
@frankhujsa8216 ай бұрын
Hi Teddy. Please consider making a part two of this video highlighting these amazing people again, without the masks. American craftsmanship deserves to be celebrated more than ever.
@ericlattanzi76713 жыл бұрын
Thank you Teddy! It’s Great to Learn that American 🇺🇸 products are still made with Such care and expertise! Eric
@vanidge3 жыл бұрын
Oh niiice, not often.... actually I don't think I've ever seen a video on how straps are made, you get lots about the tearing down and fixing up of the inner workings of watches, but the strap? I think this is a first for me. Great stuff!
@TeddyBaldassarre3 жыл бұрын
It is a very involved process. There are more steps in making a watch strap than a belt and many other leather goods. Thanks for watching!
@antonioallcoelho3 жыл бұрын
Here in Brazil we have some hand made leather bracelet companies, I see you visiting your bracelet supplier and seeing the process from scratch, you really see that they bring to the product its real value above its price. Congratulations on believing in artisanal producers. They deserve this type of recognition even more these days.
@danc16603 жыл бұрын
This makes me appreciate true hand crafted goods more than I did 🔥
@pedramtajeddini51002 жыл бұрын
Guenther 😳
@jb60273 жыл бұрын
I really like Hadley Roma straps. Great designs and top quality. I really the enjoyed this video. That lady is amazing - a true professional!
@runningwithshemp3 жыл бұрын
Greta is awesome at explaining the process, a lot wisdom and knowledge there. Some of those machines look like mid 1940's made for the War effort
@coreynovo96553 жыл бұрын
Gotta have Gretta create her own Teddy Custom Strap. Would definitely buy it - She's fantastic
@Mseabra753 жыл бұрын
I’m double surprise... first, because they are made in the USA, and second because they are made 20 min from home... Amaze!!
@ptman4lf13 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! This is really eye opening! I have never considered buying one of your straps but after this, I definitely will!!!!!! Guaranteed! Thanks for sharing! Amazing! And yes... She is absolutely fantastic!!! Please pass that on to her! She just made you a hell of alot of sales!
@GTRJohnny663 жыл бұрын
Every great company has someone like Greta. This was good fun. You chose a good company, Teddy.
@J-tu3hw9 ай бұрын
She's a professional through and through - worth her weight in gold. Good guy Teddy trying to be helpful, too!
@harveyphil73353 жыл бұрын
Wow! This is the first time I saw how straps are made! I like the way you are transparent about where and how your watch straps are made. It really strengthens the credibility of your brand. Thanks Teddy!
@biharijivandana68943 жыл бұрын
Thank u so much being a watch enthusiast i had always dreamed of how do the straps get made. And you showed it to us. Thats called the truthness
@wozza13 жыл бұрын
Great video Teddy big call out for the lady that showed you the process. Amazing she was there 30 years such dedication and skill. Loved her explanations and ease which she explained everything.
@williamjames95153 жыл бұрын
Now I have a better understanding of why watch straps seem expensive for their size. A lot of hand work and expensive raw material.
@georgejung19893 жыл бұрын
@@ark8tct Exactly. These straps are way overpriced.
@toddnyc16422 жыл бұрын
AWESOME. new appreciation for time and energy goes into those bands.
@niraviv53 жыл бұрын
One of the most interesting videos in the Watchmaking world I have recently seen! Well done Teddy! 😀 🎉 ⌚
@WristwatchAddiction3 жыл бұрын
I LOVE Greta! She did a fantastic job explaining everything and showing you guys around. Not as easy as she makes it look I’m sure! Fantastic upload Teddy!
@jimbojet87283 жыл бұрын
Whatever they pay that lady, it isn’t enough! She’s so good! Thank you
@thisoldbelair2 жыл бұрын
This was super cool. I really enjoy hearing from people that prioritize quality and craftsmanship. Very cool.
@Fenn3k3 жыл бұрын
Props to that lady, it‘s so lovely to watch how she knows every step of her trade and explains it really well! This was very enjoyable to watch!
@Deusmecumest3 жыл бұрын
You just changed my mind on Hadley Roma. What a great showcase. Better than some I saw on prime TV channels.
@caomhan843 жыл бұрын
Same. I've had some good straps from them, I've had some iffy ones from them... but after seeing this I appreciate them more.
@erikbasil27873 жыл бұрын
This is a great video, Teddy! Not only did you educate me regarding Hadley Roma and the extraordinarily old school techniques used to produce a product right here in America, but also about the straps you sell that they produce for you. I have to admit, I learned a lot and I enjoyed the level of information and insight...wishing only for more. This was very, very good. Following this video, I have reinvigorated my search to find a new strap for my 1970 Accutron (which has an Imperial lug-spacing that translates to around 17.5 mm) via your site and Hadley-Roma's.
@MrMnmn9113 жыл бұрын
Teddy, this is such an excellent video. Thank you for showcasing the company you have selected to manufacture your watch bands. It introduces us to the detail, quality, and genuine personnel of Hadley Roma here in the USA. This video shows the dedication of both Roma employees and yourself, in working diligently to seek and achieve high standards in all their and your efforts.
@BeckVMH3 жыл бұрын
I've long appreciated Hadley Roma for their established history and certainly because they're a USA manufacturer providing quality and reasonable price points. Thanks so much for profiling and using their products. I have a Hadley folding clasp bracelet from the early 30's that came with a 1935 Bulova President with "Wandering Seconds." Really cool knowing the same company made this vintage bracelet as well as my modern straps!
@pederlindstrom31323 жыл бұрын
Hello Teddy. That was some good craftsmanship I have to say. Old machines, long time employees and some done by hand. That's my next strap when the time comes. Stay safe and take care.
@Janet_Airlines8023 жыл бұрын
I live in Southern Vermont now but grew up and spent most of my life in the Berkshires of Massachusetts. That's so awesome that you go through them. Definitely gonna order a few leather straps this week.
@bg1473 жыл бұрын
Very nice production. I have several Hadley Roma straps that are either new or new old stock. They make a very heavy and durable strap.
@andresfelipefrancomunoz92103 жыл бұрын
Sometimes we don't pay much attention to te strap when it concerns to a watch but this shows that it is also an art and the importance of it
@rosewoodsteel66562 жыл бұрын
Great video!! I love American made goods and the factory tour was amazing. I bought an alligator strap after watching the time and craftsmanship put into Hadley Roma products.
@johnnychin3 жыл бұрын
Great idea showing the people behind the makings of the straps. Happy to know that when a strap is purchased it goes to support some really great people.
@ELMS3 жыл бұрын
Really happy to see this, Teddy. I’m a leather strap guy and always remove my bracelets and install a high quality leather strap. This video is a real treat for a strap person like me.
@SwissWatchGang3 жыл бұрын
Now this is something I look forward to watching! :) Love a good BTS!
@TeddyBaldassarre3 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy! We are editing our video that should be out soon 👍🏻
@SwissWatchGang3 жыл бұрын
@@TeddyBaldassarre awesome, looking forward to it!
@TheRj19863 жыл бұрын
@Swiss Watch Gang Keep up the good content too Marko
@SwissWatchGang3 жыл бұрын
@@TheRj1986 oh thank you! 🙏
@mitchmazerolle31683 жыл бұрын
Incredibly informative video. Thank-you for making this happen.
@alidhanani3 жыл бұрын
Teddy! That was legit! Thank you for the behind the scenes and showcasing all of the great folks at Roma. You earned my business!
@ngocthyanhle62883 жыл бұрын
So great to see. I think picking out the right straps for our watches is half the fun watch collecting. Straps totally influence the whole look of a watch. I really enjoyed this, thanks. 👍
@MrStevansunny3 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate the fact that you went out of your way to do this! You have a customer in me!
@LFGM242 жыл бұрын
Definitely wise for Teddy to let us in. Because as he mentioned.... many of us are clueless as to what's a good vs bad strap. So now that I learned some stuff, I'll be sure to buy my next strap at Teddy's. 👍👍
@Rev1RN23 жыл бұрын
As a watch enthusiast, I found this to be an excellent video highlighting the craft and passion of strap making. In our growing world of automation, what a refreshing reminder of work of the human hand. Well done here, Teddy. Keep sharing your passion with us. I'm sold on the quality Hadley Roma traps you distribute. Happy Holidays.
@scnj69583 жыл бұрын
I don’t pay enough for these straps. Wow! Great job!
@pavelkolyvanov7043 жыл бұрын
I own a Hadley Roma strap and absolutely adore it. I had no idea how much work goes into making one. Makes me appreciate it even more. Thank you Teddy for a great video once again and for choosing quality partners for your new endeavor!
@alphytran3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Respect to you for supporting a local manufacturer and sharing how much goes behind the scenes in order to make a quality product.
@malkinmalone3 жыл бұрын
This is why people value heritage in watches. Its not because a certain brand means you spent a certain amount of money. If you buy something from a heritage brand the product you are receiving is made by someone like Greta who will notice every single detail and be able to give something that is made completely professionally in every way. Someone who hasn’t been making straps for 30 years can not give you the same results. People like her are the reason name brands matter.
@marcsison91323 жыл бұрын
Thank you for always providing quality content. Watching your channel started my journey in this rabbit hole 😂. Btw, nice Sinn 556 ⌚
@kenpak53683 жыл бұрын
Wow !! Best video on watches i have viewed in a long time !!! Really provides valuable insight into the process of the oft neglected watch band.. Will def purchase a band from your site now !!
@seechunchong98763 жыл бұрын
Thanks Teddy for showing this. Excellent video and the masters of their crafts are very good in explaining/sharing their knowledge and their love of what they are doing...Beautiful. Cheers.
@brianwca3 жыл бұрын
Wow, I absolutely LOVED that video! Folks there know what they are doing!
@calculusentropy3 жыл бұрын
Love American made, handsome craftsmanship.
@fat3lwound3 жыл бұрын
Love the attitude teddy. Stay humble bro it’s going to get you really far. 💯😊
@jorgegarrido7583 жыл бұрын
extremelly complicated and laborious process. had no idea. i'm impressed.
@danehardinge88013 жыл бұрын
wow what an informative video. Could have watched it at half the speed with more close-ups but only because it is so wonderful to see craftsmen and women at their peak.
@alexthomson74653 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, fascinating, informative and enlightening. Thanks Ted!!!
@pintailpoint86343 жыл бұрын
I’ve been buying HR for decades. This look into the manufacturing was awesome! I just assumed these were mostly made by machine with little hand craftsmanship. Couldn’t be more wrong. TB, keep up the great videos.
@monkeyman82653 жыл бұрын
Cool I didn’t know Hadley Roma made their straps in the US. I like that they sell the straps with the lengths in the description because with small wrists it’s often hit or miss when I buy leather straps.
@50337andy3 жыл бұрын
Loved that. Those guys really take pride in what they do. So refreshing.
@HeathFrancis3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video!! Informative and so brilliant to understand the craftsmanship going into the straps!
@ToneyDouglas233 жыл бұрын
Its crazy how much goes into a strap. I definitely appreciate my straps even more now. I have a $60 hadley roma alligator embossed strap and its absolutely fantastic but I had no idea so much goes into it!
@GJames0073 жыл бұрын
I’ve got 2 straps so far from you Teddy. I have not been disappointed so far lol so thank you!
@TeddyBaldassarre3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the purchases James! Glad you enjoy them!
@samuelball87753 жыл бұрын
Great idea for an upload Teddy. Really enjoyed it. Plus, Greta is such an amazing lady. Wealth of knowledge. I hope she see’s all the nice comments and her boss too 😜 P.s really glad they’re making things the old fashioned way.
@konradk.28983 жыл бұрын
It's so cool. This smell of leather 😌
@TeddyBaldassarre3 жыл бұрын
It’s the best!
@nkonig13 жыл бұрын
Great video Teddy. Very interesting peaking behind the curtain. Would be great if you could do more content like this in the future.
@mirceacostin19353 жыл бұрын
Give that woman a raise! She's been working there since before you were born...
@chrisb59173 жыл бұрын
Very cool to show your mfg.... not all would have the confidence to put a mfg on display like you did with a high quality vendor such as Roma.... much props! @nashvillewatch
@miker55023 жыл бұрын
Very informative! Hand made construction, and made in the USA...love it. Thanks Teddy.
@mirza6563 жыл бұрын
The skills here are so amazing the workers are dedicated this is what we need more of in America. Thank you for sharing this video.
@Ayztv3 жыл бұрын
this was very enjoyable video - thank you teddy and the guest for showing us around.
@librarianrobert74263 жыл бұрын
Teddy is the man! The entrepreneurial man!
@timgore8293 жыл бұрын
That's really cool that your strap brand is made in the US, when you could have easily sourced from overseas for less. It shows you wanted to offer a quality product. I'll have to order one to support what you're doing !
@KirksDrumRoom3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for giving us the behind-the-scenes of your straps. Very interesting!
@tannerharcus88333 жыл бұрын
that lady was so wholesome
@justinweisberg16343 жыл бұрын
I got a Hadel Roma lizard print strap for my grandpas old vintage timex. LOVE IT!!
@joeplatz72893 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very cool seeing the ins and outs of strap production.
@ryanpatterson95263 жыл бұрын
I had no idea it was that complicated.
@alexp37523 жыл бұрын
As a watch enthusiast for over half a century, the same here. I'm more than impressed, I'm inspired!
@mannycalavera23353 жыл бұрын
That goes for most products. I used to watch this show on the discovery channel "how stuff is made". The production of waterproof work boots blew my mind. At the end of it I was like "how are these things less than 500 bucks?".
@AGWatchesAndGear3 жыл бұрын
It is complicated, because it has not been automated in any way and they still do it in a sweatshop with 70yo equipment.
@StuninRub3 жыл бұрын
@@AGWatchesAndGear You think this isnt automated? Skiving machines, clickers, and sewing machines is as automated as it gets.
@meijiturtle38143 жыл бұрын
Fascinating! I had no idea how much skill and effort goes into making a traditional quality leather strap. Surprising that so much is non-mechanised. Unfortunately I've become allergic to leather next to the skin so it's metal or synthetics now.
@ChisKH3 жыл бұрын
Really great episode to show the other side of watch related industry, like it!
@MattyVice3 жыл бұрын
Me, "Mass produced Chinese mail order BS." Also Me, "Nevermind Teddy is legit and I respect him 10x more now"
@JMNTN3 жыл бұрын
Quality watch straps are usually still made outside low cost countries because it’s a simple thing to make and it’s good marketing.
@dennisbroekhoven63672 жыл бұрын
You respect him for changing at least $40 more for the exact same strap from Hadley-Roma with his name on the back being the only difference??
@mikelikeswatches20323 жыл бұрын
One of the coolest videos, I've ever watched! Thank you Teddy!
@richardfrye87043 жыл бұрын
Wow, great job - so many steps to achieve high quality product. Thank you Ted.
@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm3 жыл бұрын
Top notch stuff Teddy! I love learning about the craft and anything related to watch making an accessory ‘s… Thanks for the great piece! Now it’s time to shop your straps!
@unlimited23797 ай бұрын
This is beautiful in every sense of the word.
@ericfreutel8240 Жыл бұрын
Fascinating. Love Hadley Roma already ❤❤❤
@hawkeye4543 жыл бұрын
Super cool seeing behind the scenes. Thanks for showing us!
@michaelfierman32563 жыл бұрын
Really excited to see the behind the scenes.
@notDonaldFagen3 жыл бұрын
I've gotten 4 nice Teddy leathers in two orders. Great quality and good variety to choose from.
@JDRichard3 жыл бұрын
I love this lady and would hire her any day. Great video and great company.
@charliebrewer6173 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video, great to see other aspects of watch manufacture. Watching this makes you appreciate what goes into making a watch band and the parts and pieces and tools involved. Well done.
@jkacnt3 жыл бұрын
Didn't realize how much goes into a watch strap. Great video!
@TimG--3 жыл бұрын
Great knowledge. USA 🇺🇸 too. Nice video mate.
@shaneklesh76303 жыл бұрын
Well done teddy, haven’t seen much strap content lately, great video
@revnole3 жыл бұрын
Amazing video. Informative and interesting. Two things that I loved from this video. It taught me the importance of buying good straps; no more purchasing cheapies on Amazon. Secondly, Hadley Roma are made in the US and make Teddy's lovely straps. I have purchased from you and will in the future. By the way, Greta is the best.
@ninejack13 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the factory tour 😊 from Thailand 🇹🇭✌️🌻 Merry Christmas ⛄🎄⛄
@KeithBeacham3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir. for highlighting US manufacturing.
@gplayer013 жыл бұрын
Really impressive craftsmanship!! Thx so much for sharing. Cheers.