Last week, we received a special order: A customer named Mike sent us an antique ENICAR watch discovered by his father while sorting through his late grandfather's belongings. The dial had oxidized to a warm ivory hue over the years, and the worn steel bracelet had lost its original luster. Mike requested a custom leather strap for this timepiece to gift his father on Father's Day, so this watch carrying his grandfather's memories could continue accompanying his father in a renewed form.
It was precisely this unique patina of time that led us to choose the ash-gray Epsom calfskin from France's HAAS Atelier. Its cross-grain texture resembles the palm of an elderly hand – weathered yet rich with stories. Tracing these ridges with your fingertips feels like holding your father's hand as a child. This is not merely a strap replacement, but a tactile recreation of memories, embodying Mike's father's profound longing for his grandfather.
This experience redefined my understanding of "vessels of time." Our handmade straps don't just extend a watch's mechanical life – they preserve the emotional imprints forged by time. Every hand-stitched seam, every carefully polished edge of leather, is the gentlest interpretation of "heritage."
If you cherish a watch holding special memories or wish to gift your father a renewed strap this Father's Day, we welcome you to reach out. From now until June 1st (please allow time for crafting and shipping), enjoy a limited-time 10% discount with code FD615. Let us help safeguard those father-son bonds tempered by time.