Wild Eye

(62 customer reviews)

Original price was: $68.80.Current price is: $58.80.

A leather strap with a protective glass eye — hand-stitched, one piece at a time.

Choose from six guardian eyes, each carrying its own meaning.

Fits Apple Watch and any 22mm watch — adapters and spring bars included.

Hand-stitched to order — yours alone.

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Wild Eye · handcrafted

A little wild, entirely you.

Brown, green and orange leather, bright stitching, a metal star and a glass cat-eye. Made to order.

Connector and star
Band with eye and snaps
Glass cat-eye
Band laid on watch
Reverse view

Wild Eye is made for the days when even the smallest detail should feel like you. Warm brown grounds the band, green brings a fresh contrast, and orange adds a little energy — stitched by hand, finished with a metal star and a glass eye that catches the light as you move.

Wear it with denim, a plain tee or soft neutrals. Let the colour do the talking. Each band is cut and stitched after your order, so no two pieces are exactly alike.

Six eyes, six wishes

Six cat-eye colours

Warm GuardianGentle fire that guards your everyday moments.
Verdant ShelterA talisman from nature that protects you.
Stellar WardA starlight gaze that disperses unease and worry.
Crimson VowA deep-red gaze symbolizing care and loyal affection.
Frost SafeguardQuiet calm that guards your inner peace.
Rose DevotionVivid tones of tender care and devotion.
Pick your size
38mm / Small 42mm / Large
S1–S3 (38)
S4–S6/SE (40)
S7–S9 (41)
S10/S11 new (42)
S1–S3 old (42)
S4–S6/SE (44)
S7–S9 (45)
S10/S11 (46)
Ultra (49)
Is a watch included?–

No. This is a watch strap only. Any watch shown in photos is for illustration.

Which Apple Watch size do I need?+

Pick the group matching your case. New 42mm (S10/S11) belongs to the Small group.

Does it fit other watches?+

Yes. With standard 22mm spring bars it fits other 22mm watches (Huawei GT 46, Watch 3/4, Xiaomi Watch S, OPPO Watch X, large Galaxy Watch, Amazfit GTR, selected Garmin).

How do the three snaps work?+

They give three adjustment points (~18.5 / 19.5 / 21 cm flat reference lengths, not wrist circumference). Custom wrist sizing +US$10.

Shipping & returns+

Free worldwide shipping; import duties not included. Cancel before production starts. Faulty items are replaced under our returns policy; everyday wear and accidental damage are covered by half-price replacement.

How do I care for it?+

Wipe with a soft dry cloth. Avoid soaking and heat. Store in a dry place.

Connector Colour

Black, Silver

Case Size

38MM, 42MM

Eye Colour

Crimson Vow, Frost Safeguard, Rose Devotion, Stellar Ward, Verdant Shelter, Warm Guardian

62 reviews for Wild Eye

  1. Frederik Nielsen –

    The buckle is a little lightweight compared to the rest of the band. Hasn’t bent or anything, just feels slightly less premium.

  2. Jack Wilson –

    I wear this to the office now. Smart enough under a long sleeve, interesting enough when I roll them up.

  3. Rebecca Hughes –

    Complete strangers ask me about it. The blue eye catches light and it genuinely looks like glass, not a printed sticker.

  4. Thibault Durand –

    Beautiful work, the stitching is very precise. I receive it in three weeks. The leather has a good smell, it is real. Thank you.

  5. Magnus Solberg –

    The adapter for the Ultra was a tight fit the first time and needed a firm push. Once it clicked in it’s been solid.

  6. Arul Kumaran –

    I was unsure about the eye charm thing online, but in person it’s tasteful. Reads as a lucky talisman, not costume-y.

  7. Jonas Fischer –

    Very good quality leather, I am satisfied. Delivery to Germany take 18 days but it is okay because it is handmade. The blue eye looks really like glass.

  8. Zofia Nowak –

    My husband wears his every day now. The meaning behind the guardian eye made it feel more personal than a normal gift.

  9. Manon Petit –

    The blue is deeper in person, almost navy. The photos don’t really show the depth in the glass eye.

  10. Pablo Garcia –

    The eye is lovely, but on mine it’s mounted slightly off centre, only noticeable up close. At this price I kept it rather than send it back.

  11. Marcus Tan –

    Ordered during their busy period and waited just over a month. The moment I opened it I understood why, it’s clearly hand done.

  12. Laura Hunt –

    Bought it for me, she wears it more than I do now. Already ordering her own in the pink eye.

  13. Diego Sanchez –

    Hard to explain, but the pupil seems to follow you a little because of the dome. Cool detail, my kids are obsessed with it.

  14. Lebo Mokoena –

    It’s genuine vegetable-tanned leather, you can tell from the smell and the way it darkens where it bends.

  15. Lena Becker –

    The band looks good now, but it took nearly six weeks and tracking went dark for half of it. Product good, communication average.

  16. Freya Hall –

    The brown leather had a slightly worn-in look right out of the bag, which is exactly what I wanted. Pairs great with my field watch.

  17. Angus Harris –

    At first I thought the star stud was a bit much, now it’s my favourite detail. Give it a few days.

  18. Ahmad Osman –

    I live in jeans and boots and this band was made for that wardrobe. The little silver star is a nice touch.

  19. Tobias Huber –

    Fits my 49mm Ultra better than the sport band did. The wider strap balances the big case.

  20. Haruto Sato –

    Looks way more expensive than it is. The stitching’s all even and the leather smells like a proper tannery, not chemicals.

  21. Jakub Novak –

    Earthy, a little mystical, well built. If you’re on the fence, the Wild Eye is the safest of the three to start with.

  22. Eleni Nikolaou –

    Fits my 41mm fine, but if you have a very large wrist you’ll be on the last hole. Mine’s about 190mm and it’s okay.

  23. Emiliano Aguilar –

    The leather softened up after about a week. First couple of days it was a touch stiff, which is totally normal for veg-tan.

  24. Erik Berg –

    I messaged them about the 22mm lugs and got a reply within a few hours. Turns out it fits my old automatic too, and it does.

  25. Lucas Martin –

    Very happy overall. I wish there were more holes for smaller wrists, but the 38 size works on the second hole for me.

  26. Thomas Wright –

    The eye is set into the leather, not glued on top, which is what I was worried about. It has real depth when you turn your wrist.

  27. Ren Yamamoto –

    It arrived carefully packed. The leather is soft and the eye part is glass, not a print. I get many compliments. Thank you for good making.

  28. Elena Torres –

    Very original and well finished. It fit my 44mm without any problem and also works on my other 22mm watch. Happy with the purchase.

  29. Isla White –

    I don’t usually leave reviews, but the handwork here is obvious enough that I wanted to. You can feel it’s one person’s work.

  30. Rachel Goh –

    The colours are earthy and muted so it doesn’t clash. I’ve worn it with tan, black, green and grey outfits.

  31. Joao Silva –

    No loose threads, no crooked eye, no cheap hardware. The star concho is metal, not painted plastic.

  32. Lucia Martinez –

    I’m in my forties and didn’t want to dress like a teenager. This is arty but grown up. Really pleased.

  33. Daan Vries –

    44mm Series 6, black adapter, green eye. Sits flush with no gaps and the hardware weight gives it a quality feel.

  34. Flynn Carter –

    Spring bars were included for the regular watch option, plus the Apple adapters. They’ve actually thought it through.

  35. Faisal Marri –

    Honestly didn’t expect real hand stitching at this price. Turned it over and every hole is clean on the back too.

  36. Aino Virtanen –

    I mounted it on a cheap 22mm Casio and suddenly the whole watch looks premium. The strap does all the heavy lifting.

  37. Hugo Dubois –

    Took about three weeks to get to Texas, but it’s made to order so I expected that. Packaging was simple, just a felt pouch with a card.

  38. Yael Cohen –

    You can see the individual waxed threads. I do leatherwork as a hobby and this is honestly well made for the price.

  39. Matteo Rossi –

    Love the finished band, just know it runs a little stiff the first week. Once the leather relaxes it’s great.

  40. Arthur Lambert –

    Liked the first so much I ordered the amber eye this time. Sizing was consistent and the silver connector matches my watch.

  41. Robert Ramirez –

    Three months in and the holes haven’t stretched and the tongue still sits flat. Better wear than a brand band I paid more for.

  42. Charlotte Smith –

    My third handmade band and easily the best finished. Edges are burnished smooth so it doesn’t catch on cuffs.

  43. Thomas Douglas –

    Put it on a regular 22mm Seiko I own, not an Apple Watch. The spring bars and adapters were in the bag and it fit straight away, nice surprise.

  44. Afonso Pereira –

    The leather had a strong tannery smell for the first few days. It aired out and now it just smells like a good leather shop.

  45. Ava Davies –

    Don’t expect fancy packaging, it’s just a pouch. The strap more than makes up for it though.

  46. Jonas Frei –

    The orange stitching against the green gives it just enough contrast without going neon. A really good design call.

  47. Aaron Diaz –

    I didn’t want a loud logo band. This gets noticed without any branding shouting at you.

  48. Ethan Chia –

    It’s well made and I get compliments, but I ordered the 42 size for a 45mm watch and it sits a hair narrow. Measure carefully.

  49. Aurora Marino –

    The colour blocking looks busier in hand than on screen at first, but on the wrist it balances out.

  50. Nathan Richard –

    I have six or seven Apple Watch bands and this is the one people comment on every single time.

  51. Noam Levi –

    He’s hard to shop for and he actually texted me a photo of it on his watch. Said the leather feels like an old saddle, in a good way.

  52. Saoirse Byrne –

    I wanted to love it. The leather and stitching are genuinely nice, but the adapter didn’t grip my Ultra and it popped loose twice. Support is sending a replacement connector, so we’ll see. Two stars until it’s actually fixed.

  53. Ida Jensen –

    Got it for my Series 9, 41mm. Adapter clicked in with no play at all. Comfortable from day one, didn’t really need breaking in.

  54. Aoife O’Brien –

    One thread end wasn’t trimmed on the underside, easy enough to snip myself. Otherwise flawless.

  55. Samuel Whittaker –

    I’ve worn it almost every day for two months with my 45mm and it still looks new. Brown and green goes with everything.

  56. Noah Hughes –

    Shipping to Brazil took five weeks and I paid a small import fee. The band itself is genuinely lovely, docking a star only for the wait.

  57. Eero Korhonen –

    The eye is a touch greener than the studio photo suggested, but I actually prefer the real colour, so no real complaint.

  58. Lucas Janssens –

    I’m a woman with small wrists, got the 38/40 size and it fits on the third hole. Not too bulky at all.

  59. Matilda McGrath –

    Bought the green eye for my wife and ended up keeping it for myself. It’s unisex enough that it works on both of us.

  60. Luuk Berg –

    I put it on a 22mm Citizen and had to use my own spring bars because I lost the spare ones. My fault, they did include them.

  61. William Persson –

    Took 26 days to arrive which had me nervous, but it’s handmade to order and the product itself is five stars.

  62. Anna Smit –

    Communication was good when I asked to swap the connector to black. They changed it no problem before shipping.

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