To kick off the new year, I’m hosting my first Patina Challenge — limited to 10–15 participants only.
Entry Fee: $80+shipping
Start Date: January 1st, 2026
Duration: 60 days
Material: Custom-sized natural Italian veg-tan leather
Rules: Daily wear, honest patina, weekly progress posts.
Straps: Straight straps only — no wild custom shapes for this contest.
How It Works
• Each participant gets a custom-fit natural veg-tan strap.
• Wear it every day starting Jan 1st for 30 days.
• Post weekly updates tagging @YUSKSTRAPS + #YUSKPatinaChallenge.
• After 60 days, all final photos will go into an Instagram community vote.
Registration
Register by November 23rd, 2025
This gives me enough time to make your custom strap and ship it so you’ll have it in hand by January 1st, 2026.
Prizes
•🥇 1st place cash prize or 2 custom straps
•🥈 2nd place cash prize or 1 custom strap
•🥉 3rd place cash prize or 50% 1 custom strap
• Prize amounts will be based on the final number of participants (fully transparent).
• Winners will also be featured on the page.
Want to join?
DM me your wrist size and watch model to secure your spot.
Only 10–15 spots — once they’re filled, that’s it.