dharmaskibum Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Tried a search, but everything I've found seems to reference rep belts. I'm not really looking for a rep; just a very high quality, thick, premium, leather belt. Something rugged and vintage with a solid buckle to wear with jeans or chinos. Like if Gunny or Migliorestraps made belts. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dazza Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Best bet it to drop them a message and simply ask. Im sure it wouldnt be an issue making a belt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Ask Zach at Red12 Straps, he's made belts in the past with PAM styled buckles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiesn089 Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Kaufmann does belts, but it'll cost you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 On a budget maybe something like this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Camel-Active-Mens-Leather-Brown/dp/B002V920AG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1401767466&sr=8-1&keywords=camel+active+leather+belt Otherwise You´re lucky if living in Conus for a huge selection of vintage and leather belts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dharmaskibum Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Thanks for the suggestions. Kaufmann's belts are gorgeous, and exactly what I was looking for. You're not kidding that it'll cost me though. I guess that makes sense from a sq ft perspective compared to a quality strap. Zach's Facebook page had a post that he's no longer doing belts due to not being able to source buckles. I emailed him though to see if that changed. Nightwatch: Do you have any experience with that particular brand or seller? There is stuff like that all over Amazon and eBay, but the quality is so hit and miss. That's why I was thinking of a strap maker whose high quality leather is a known commodity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camarão® Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 jacobstraps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pascal Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 i am having 2 belts made as we speak to match my straps. they are made by julien landa. if you are ok with the fact that the belt will be stitched on a machine instead of by hand the price is reasonable . one belt will look exact like the strap on my 382 bronzo. (kind of a though look ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pascal Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 here is the result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocram Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 here is the result Amazing!!!! How much is he asking for one of these belts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pascal Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Amazing!!!! How much is he asking for one of these belts? actually i traded the belts + straps for a 382 bronzo by kw ,since he- himself is a panaristi, but when i told him i would place pics here on the forum and expected this question to come about he told me he could offer a watchstrap (in the size you want ) + matching belt for 425$ or 325 euros shipping included. (i send him a belt of me and asked him to size it the same in lenght and also the same as where the holes are ) by the way: i ordered pam style belt buckles in the usa at gregstevensdesign for 30$ . check fotos. the belts are made in a way that changing the buckle is easy to do. considering landa asks 175 for a watchstrap i think the additional 250 for the belt is fair since all is handmade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartmann Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Making a belt from a belt blank is really easy. This is full grain 1st grade cow hide, veg tanned. It's just a basic "cowboy" style belt (a real belt), but I can't see making any belt being much more difficult. Veg tan comes ballet shoe pink, but ages to a dark brown with use. Ageing can be accelerated by applying cow fat and olive oil and leaving the leather in the sun. Won't cost you any more than $30. Skiving the buckle end is as difficult as it gets. It's funy to see people who can disassemble watches being intimidated by simple leatherwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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