The New York Times

From Watch Fan to Watch Strap Maker, in 2 Years

Philip Chuah, who used YouTube videos to learn the skill, now creates bands in everything from calfskin to tilapia. By Vivian Morelli It all started in early 2021 when Philip Chuah, a watch enthusiast ...
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Timex Wants to Give Your Apple Watch a Makeover

Timex has been a fan-favorite watchmaker of Gear Patrol readers for as long as I can remember. Known for its expansive catalog of beautiful, bespoke, and retro-inspired timepieces — all of which are ...
The New York Times

For Many Watch Buyers, the Appeal of Exotic Skins Is Waning

Trading in the crocodile, alligator, lizard and python skins often used to make watch straps involves a labyrinthine process of documentation. By Rachel Felder In July, People for the Ethical ...