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Martu leather straps

Lagunax

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IMG_4029.JPG IMG_4028.JPG IMG_4027.JPG I've used Andrea Tugas from Martu Straps before in the past, and most recently had her custom make a thick, soft, dark calf leather 22mm strap for my PAM512 based off a pic I really liked in that Pam megathread. I didn't really want to pay over €200 from that company in Germany, so asked her to do her best to replicate off of a picture I sent. She quickly and happily said she could do it for under $50 shipped in my case (think it might have been $40 but don't exactly remember). Less than a month later, it arrived to the USA from South America, and I have to say that her work has improved a lot over the years.

The strap just oozes quality, it is an extremely soft - like Gunny soft - 4mm patterned calfskin with dark borders, yellow stitching (per request to match the numerals) and sewn in keeper. I put in 22mm tubes and a rep Pam logo buckle myself (came with a standard buckle).

Andrea has been extremely quick to respond and excellent with her business and craft over my 4-5 transactions with her.

I really think she should be a probationary if not trusted dealer here at RWI, and here's a shoutout to you, @trailboss99 !

http://www.martuleather.com/
 

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ssouthall6

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Andrea is fantastic. I've had two really beautiful custom straps for a great price. Every strap arrives quickly and with a little note, the service is really great.


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Nivka

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I bought a great one from her too
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Nanook65

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Yes, i wholeheartedly agree. I have bought several straps from Andrea and each experience has been really good from start to finish in every way. Great communication, excellent value and very nice straps!
 

Captain Coconut

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Purchased a strap from Martu last month and and was so impressed I immediately ordered two more. I think you might be hard pressed to find another strap of that quality for a similar price. Her response is very quick also, in each instance she got my straps out in 2-3 days.


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T3RM1N4T0R

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She is hands down one of my top 3 makers. The quality and service you get for price is mind boggling good.

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I have used Andrea at Martu Leather several times. I just placed another order today for 5 straps. She is awesome. Very nice and quick to answer emails. Her prices cannot be beat. And she has a very large selection of straps. I will post more pics when they come in. This photo does not do justice to this strap, so soft and the quality is awesome. And only $39:)BlackBird.JPG BlackBird4.JPG IMG_0611.JPG IMG_0614.JPG
 

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masher

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I ordered the greenish heavy padded strap to go with my Pam i got from Toro, with my large wrists 8 1/4 inch the strap makes all the difference, The strap is lovely and well made, and Andrea was very quick to answer any emails or queries! Well chuffed and without this site i would never of known about Martu!
 

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Good to hear recos from many, have ordered a couple!
Many thanks for the plug and the intro.
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UDTMIKE

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I have had her make me 9 straps now. Every one has been perfect, high quality leather and exotics and workmanship is awesome. And she custom makes them and ships very fast.
 

UDTMIKE

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Here are a few of the straps she made for me in last 2 months. IMG_1145.JPG IMG_1148.JPG IMG_1149.JPG IMG_1152.JPG
 

masher

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View attachment 56566 Commissioning Andrea to duplicate another strap for me. I have a 42mm Pam 338 coming in so asked her to make a custom 25mm lug 22mm buckle 115/75 duplicate of this strap which is on a 45mm Radiomir in the pic. She said sure for $30!
Going to get a Pam buckle with logo on DHGAte here:
https://www.dhgate.com/product/22mm-new-high-quality-stainless-steel-polished/388797189.html
Nice one , will order a buckle from there too, did you contact the seller if it has the panerai branding on the buckle. And this may be stupid question but I buy a 22mm buckle ? I got Andrea to make me a 24/22 strap for me boutique watch I got from Toro

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ssouthall6

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No the buckles are not panerai branded


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Lagunax

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Nice one , will order a buckle from there too, did you contact the seller if it has the panerai branding on the buckle. And this may be stupid question but I buy a 22mm buckle ? I got Andrea to make me a 24/22 strap for me boutique watch I got from Toro

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On buy it now it will prompt you for color and with or without logo. Yes, 22mm buckle.

Actually this one is the same and cheaper, under select, select 22mm with logo:
https://m.dhgate.com/product/20mm-22mm-watch-band-needle-buckle-solid/392588951.html#pd-101
 

ssouthall6

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Sorry I misread thought you asked if Martu's were branded


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masher

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Nice one , will have a punt on one . Need to buy the strap above though :)

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