47Ronin Watch straps Blog

47Ronin Watch Strap Crafting Workshop (Online)

by 47 Ronin April 29, 2020

What is the best gift you can get?

After crafting hundreds of watch straps for my customers, my friends, and people who matter in my life, I realised the best gift you can get for someone, or even for yourself, is something that is filled with your thoughts, your time, your effort, and certainly your love. Giving a gift that is crafted out by your own hands is like giving part of yourself, your life to someone that matters. Did I forget to mention, that is also the one and only piece in this world?

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Watch Brand Collaboration: 47Ronin x Advisor Watches | SUPA Diver Bronze Swiss Automatic Watch (Singapore)

by 47 Ronin February 19, 2020

When I first met Andy, I found he looks so familiar and later found out that we used to be in the same SAF 1st Commando Battalion for our military service, some 17 years ago. I feel that such Commando spirit can be found in some of his watch design and features. Perhaps, it is only a common feeling among those with the Red Beret :)

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Watch Straps & Buckles Up-cycling Program

by 47 Ronin February 18, 2020

We want to be sustainable by introducing an up-cycling program for your watch straps. This will not only save Earth’s resources but also preserve ...

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Watch brand collaboration: 47Ronin x Vario Watch (Singapore)

by 47 Ronin January 24, 2020

Some months ago I met with Ivan, founder of Singapore watch brand Vario.sg, to share our passion on watches and watch accessories such as watch st...

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Watch brand collaboration: 47Ronin x Phantoms Lab (HK)

by 47 Ronin January 07, 2020

Phantoms Lab is a brand that produces authentic tourbillon watches that fuses both traditional craftsmanship and modern technological engineering...

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Watch brand collaboration: 47Ronin x Jackie, The Abingdon Co. Pilot Watches for Ladies

by 47 Ronin September 18, 2019

Jackie in Dreamy White 47Ronin has just received an aviation watch from The Abingdon Co., a company dedicated to designing and manufacturing aviat...

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Exotic Japanese material 4: Uniform button from Old Japan Rail Company

by 47Ronin Watch Straps September 08, 2019

You may have read our previous blog post on Japanese School Uniform Second Button which we use for our watch strap design. This time, we would lik...

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Incorporating Tradition into Technology: A Look Behind the Conceptualisation of 47Ronin

by 47Ronin Watch Straps September 06, 2019

47Ronin recently made a trip to Hong Kong (yes, again!). This time round, 47Ronin sat down with Flora from Unwire for an interview and conducted a...

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Interview: 47Ronin (Watch Straps) Founder/ Designer by Akadot TV

by 47Ronin Watch Straps August 25, 2019

I didn’t started out as a craftsman. I started off my career as a business consultant bringing Japanese products to Singapore, South East Asia. T...

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47Ronin Watch Strap's Logo: 4000 years of Japanese Traditional Stamp Craving

by 47Ronin Watch Straps July 07, 2019

When you look at 47Ronin's logo, I am sure you see "47" but do you know that below it is "浪人" the Kanji character in its ancient Chinese font? This logo comes from a handcrafted stamp, carved out from wood, a master piece by the hands of a Japanese craftsman in Kagoshima, Japan.

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47Ronin in Hong Kong: The Fleming Hotel, a timeless classic style inspired by Hong Kong’s iconic cross-harbour ferries

by 47Ronin Watch Straps May 29, 2019

47Ronin is having a little trip to Hong Kong! Located at the heart of the vibrant Wan Chai area in Hong Kong, The Fleming Hotel stands prominently ...

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Artist Collaboration: Hypebaysg x 47Ronin Watch Straps

by 47Ronin Watch Straps May 29, 2019

As part of 47Ronin’s aim to collaborate with 50 artists and makers, I am always on the lookout for emerging talents looking to expand their portfo...

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