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!
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).
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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. 👍
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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. 👍👍
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 !!
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.
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.
I've really learned a lot from your watch reviews and ways to approach collecting. Ordered two straps yesterday and will likely get my next watch from your site. Great vid!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I like this video. Seeing things being made is a lot of fun. I was wondering if Silk is widely used. Being Silk is a naturel fiber it breathes and is self regulating with body temperature and is stronger when wet. Just to say it can be woven in any pattern and finish too, even for a Mans watch strap. Thank you for this great video, Jeff
In the UK we have a term used for a person who is not pulling their weight , we call them a ‘skiver’ which originates from factory staff who sat down while working the Skiving machine.. love the old phrases.
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!
Do your straps have quick release springs and deployant clasps?
@@okihaveaname we offer deployant buckles on the site and quick release can be added to any leather strap upon request following an order.
What watch were you wearing in the video? Looks nice!
@@SushiDud Thank you! It was the Sinn 556!
Teddy, an excellent and informative vid.
She's great. Have her as a guest on your show once the pandemic is over.
so want this to happen
Thank you Teddy! It’s Great to Learn that American 🇺🇸 products are still made with Such care and expertise! Eric
I really like Hadley Roma straps. Great designs and top quality. I really the enjoyed this video.
That lady is amazing - a true professional!
This makes me appreciate true hand crafted goods more than I did 🔥
Guenther 😳
I love that lady. She could be my boss anyday
GRETA is wonderful.
I was just about to commemt the same 🤣
Keeping it respectful, she was well maintained for her age. Working with exotic materials paid off!😃
Yeah she ain't bad for her age somehow
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).
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!
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!
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!
AWESOME. new appreciation for time and energy goes into those bands.
One of the most interesting videos in the Watchmaking world I have recently seen! Well done Teddy! 😀 🎉 ⌚
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.
'There's my Teddy." 🤔🤣
😂
Fascinating. Love Hadley Roma already ❤❤❤
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.
This was super cool. I really enjoy hearing from people that prioritize quality and craftsmanship. Very cool.
Teddy! That was legit! Thank you for the behind the scenes and showcasing all of the great folks at Roma. You earned my business!
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!
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.
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!
Now this is something I look forward to watching! :) Love a good BTS!
Thanks buddy! We are editing our video that should be out soon 👍🏻
@@TeddyBaldassarre awesome, looking forward to it!
@Swiss Watch Gang Keep up the good content too Marko
@@TheRj1986 oh thank you! 🙏
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.
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!
I had no idea how this is done. My thanks to the ladies who helped you make this video.
She really know her craft. She is a rare breed
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
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.
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
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. 👍
She put together well!
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.
I really appreciate the fact that you went out of your way to do this!
You have a customer in me!
You just changed my mind on Hadley Roma. What a great showcase. Better than some I saw on prime TV channels.
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.
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.
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.
I’m double surprise... first, because they are made in the USA, and second because they are made 20 min from home... Amaze!!
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.
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!
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.
Brilliant video!! Informative and so brilliant to understand the craftsmanship going into the straps!
Incredibly informative video. Thank-you for making this happen.
I love this lady and would hire her any day. Great video and great company.
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.
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!
Interesting content. Enjoyed it. Keep up the good work. Regards.
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.
Loved that. Those guys really take pride in what they do. So refreshing.
Wow, I absolutely LOVED that video! Folks there know what they are doing!
Brilliant, fascinating, informative and enlightening. Thanks Ted!!!
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. 👍👍
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 !!
Fantastic video, Teddy
After watching this I will definitely buy one from your website.
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.
this was very enjoyable video - thank you teddy and the guest for showing us around.
Every great company has someone like Greta. This was good fun. You chose a good company, Teddy.
She's a professional through and through - worth her weight in gold. Good guy Teddy trying to be helpful, too!
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.
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
Well done teddy, haven’t seen much strap content lately, great video
Really great episode to show the other side of watch related industry, like it!
Great video Teddy. Very interesting peaking behind the curtain. Would be great if you could do more content like this in the future.
Great video. Very cool seeing the ins and outs of strap production.
Super cool seeing behind the scenes. Thanks for showing us!
One of the coolest videos, I've ever watched! Thank you Teddy!
Gotta have Gretta create her own Teddy Custom Strap. Would definitely buy it - She's fantastic
I've really learned a lot from your watch reviews and ways to approach collecting. Ordered two straps yesterday and will likely get my next watch from your site. Great vid!
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.
Wow, great job - so many steps to achieve high quality product. Thank you Ted.
I got a Hadel Roma lizard print strap for my grandpas old vintage timex. LOVE IT!!
This is very cool to see Teddy! A good start to my day. Now you have me thinking straps! You can never have too many.
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!
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!
Thank you for always providing quality content. Watching your channel started my journey in this rabbit hole 😂. Btw, nice Sinn 556 ⌚
Thanks for giving us the behind-the-scenes of your straps. Very interesting!
extremelly complicated and laborious process. had no idea. i'm impressed.
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.
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.
Very informative! Hand made construction, and made in the USA...love it. Thanks Teddy.
Really impressive craftsmanship!! Thx so much for sharing. Cheers.
Really excited to see the behind the scenes.
I’ve got 2 straps so far from you Teddy. I have not been disappointed so far lol so thank you!
Thanks for the purchases James! Glad you enjoy them!
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.
Teddy is the man! The entrepreneurial man!
Give that woman a raise! She's been working there since before you were born...
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.
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.
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.
What an educational piece. Thanks Teddy.
Whatever they pay that lady, it isn’t enough! She’s so good! Thank you
I don’t pay enough for these straps. Wow! Great job!
I really enjoyed this video. You are putting in the work and bringing next-level content aside from the typical watch RUclipsr fare.
Love American made, handsome craftsmanship.
Love it !!thank you for awesome content as usual!!
Great video. It was nice to learn about Hadley Roma and how they make your straps. I wonder if you will do a tour of the bracelet factory next.
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.
I like this video. Seeing things being made is
a lot of fun. I was wondering if Silk is widely
used. Being Silk is a naturel fiber it breathes
and is self regulating with body temperature
and is stronger when wet. Just to say it can be
woven in any pattern and finish too, even for a
Mans watch strap.
Thank you for this great video,
Jeff
I found this fascinating....Teddy thank you for sharing.
Great video! Very interesting process. Congratulations on a great product. Great that is made in America.
thank you for sharing
Great knowledge. USA 🇺🇸 too.
Nice video mate.
In the UK we have a term used for a person who is not pulling their weight , we call them a ‘skiver’ which originates from factory staff who sat down while working the Skiving machine.. love the old phrases.
I've gotten 4 nice Teddy leathers in two orders. Great quality and good variety to choose from.