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Ordering a watch strap as a business essential is quietly gaining popularity. This is because even a familiar watch model can be reborn with a new atmosphere simply by changing the strap. The brand that popularized this practice is the French leather manufacturer "JEAN ROUSSEAU." Alongside brands like Camille Fournet and HIRSCH, Jean Rousseau is one of the three major factory brands that supply high-quality leather straps to Swiss luxury watch manufacturers.

Custom-ordered straps, meticulously measured for perfect balance, ensure the buckle sits directly behind the watch case when worn. This allows the watch case to sit comfortably and the strap to conform naturally to the wrist. The holes are, of course, single. The length of the strap extending beyond the buckle achieves a perfect, almost golden ratio balance.

Jean Rousseau was founded in 1954. It is a manufacturer specializing in watch straps, dedicated to the finest handmade craftsmanship. Jean Rousseau opened its first directly managed boutique six years ago. It now has directly managed boutiques in Paris, London, Tokyo, New York, and Macau, and has begun crafting smartphone cases and bags in response to requests from its most valued clients. This is, of course, for coordination with watch straps.

“Another idea is to coordinate watch straps with cardholders. When exchanging business cards for the first time, one always notices the other person’s hands. If there’s a stylish coordination in their line of sight, wouldn’t that create a good impression?”

The example below shows a coordination of a watch strap and a long wallet. The material is alligator, and Jean Rousseau boasts 300 color variations for this material alone. This extensive color range, surpassing other brands, is a testament to their ownership of their own tanneries. From earth tones to glossy finishes like enamel, no other brand offers such freedom in color selection.

You might be wondering about the price, but it’s actually not significantly different from ready-made items. If you can wait two to three weeks for production (depending on order volume), you can obtain a model that fits you perfectly.

Page02.Leather materials are waterproof, just like the popular smartphones

Leather materials are waterproof, just like the popular smartphones

The biggest cause of watch strap damage is sweat. There was little that could be done about this; one could only diligently wipe off sweat or resign oneself to replacement when damage became severe. However, Jean Rousseau has arrived at a solution: waterproof alligator material. In fact, the alligator material introduced on the previous page is also this waterproof specification. As you can see, it repels water even if spilled.



Strictly speaking, however, this waterproof specification is not perfect. Moisture will eventually seep through the stitching and belt holes. However, it does not penetrate as easily as before, allowing the beautiful condition to be maintained for longer. It will withstand getting caught in the rain without issue. It is also ideal as a smartphone case, and can be recommended for the water-resistant "iPhone 7" and "iPhone 7 Plus" models.

Now, when asked about the best-selling materials for Jean Rousseau watch straps in the future, Jacques Bordier pointed to the following three types.



The best way to appreciate the texture of the materials is to touch the samples. We highly recommend visiting the Atelier Jean Rousseau Ginza, located along Ginza Namiki-dori. Furthermore, we have prepared a special gift of custom pen cases for three lucky OPENERS readers. If you wish to enter, please follow the instructions below.

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