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Manufacturer: Graf; Germany

Sometimes it is nice when one can take a look behind the "scenes" - getting to know one's counterpart better. We would therefore like to recount a small part of history to you:

In 1947 - having behind him imprisonment and the chaos of war - with skilled but almost empty hands, Erich Graf founded the watch strap maker enterprise, “Graf Uhrarmbänder”, in Holzen near Schwerte at the Ruhr River. Vital start capital was provided in the form of sweat bands taken from all the old steel helmets, which were remoulded in the neighbourhood to produce cooking pots. Through bartering it was possible to procure an old punching machine and a number of tools, and together with family and befriended housewives the hourly production of watch straps, hand-painted bookmarks for children and further small leather items began in a makeshift heated shed.

Only after the company had been in existence for a full year was a move made to the more hospitable saloon of an inn, whereupon the staff grew within just a few months to an impressive six employees. By this time work "real" leather was being processed and the focus was now exclusively on the production of watch straps. The company vehicle fleet – comprising a motorbike manufactured in 1938 – could be expanded by a 1936 Opel P4.

Philosophies are often like words set in stone. However, we see things more pragmatically. Graf Manufaktur does not wish to cover every market segment or pursue every - often excessively fast-paced - trend. Instead, we build on our high quality standards with regard to materials and production, which have proven themselves on the wrist of every wearer in every situation. A Graf watch strap is therefore just as much at home with the demands of everyday use as it is when making a grand appearance at a sophisticated event. With robust durability and stylish assurance. (Copyright from website graf-uhrarmbaender.de)

Material: Alligator Leather, slightly arched

Color: Black

Width: 19 mm at the lugs; 16 mm at the buckle

Buckle: Polished stainless steel buckle

Buckle width: 16 mm

Length (Long Piece +Short Piece): Appr. 115 + 75 mm

Thickness: From appr. 3.0 mm till 3.5 mm