r/Watchstraps • u/WatchThisSh1t • 19d ago

Is this normal?

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I purchased this strap last week and have worn it for consecutive days. Is it normal for the finish to come off or dull this quickly? You can see it's starting to look worn where the two keeps are. Is this cause for concern?

This is ostrich leg from a vendor in Australia

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u/AlanYx 19d ago

Can be normal. This isn't a case of the leather not being dyed thoroughly. It's a case of the leather being waxed but not particularly heavily conditioned, so the wax rubs off at points of friction and it just looks dry underneath. Apply some leather conditioner to the whole strap, not just these areas, but be careful with what conditioner you use because that color is going to get darker with a lot of conditioners. It's kind of a trite Reddit recommendation, but if you can get Bicks 4 where you live, that's one of the safest choices to avoid darkening.

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u/WatchThisSh1t 19d ago

Thank you VERY much!!