ok, so I bought some watch tips for myself, but they came with a stretch band.
I hate stretch watch bands. Any clue on where to find a leather band that will fit with tips?
Hopi, or Navajo? Hallmarked “STERLING ML” which you can just see in the blurry background. They’re very petite.
You would need a leather band that could be fed through the opening and secured. Something like…
thanks, Steve! I stupidly hadn’t thought about this before I bought the tips on a whim for next to nothing. I’m wondering if I just need a better stretch band than what came with it, which is scratchy and tight. ugh. what was I thinking.
That’s just the first thing that popped up. I’m sure there are cheaper ones. Alternately, how are you with leather work? 
You could attach two short sections of heavy sterling chain, with a lobster claw clasp.
@Jemez2 Hi ~ I checked my Bille Hougart’s 3rd edition book on hallmarks identification. Quite a few “ML” hallmarks listed. This is the closest that I came to yours - though, a clearer photo of your hallmark might be helpful. (This one from Hougart’s is, unfortunately, blurry🫤.)
I would lean Navajo versus Hopi. It is missing the telltale hatch marks in the recessed black area that are indicative of Hopi work.
@StevesTrail, might be on to something with the website he linked. From the reviews, it appears this company did some custom work for an individual who wanted leather straps, as well.
I received excellent customer service when I asked about sizing the watch strap via the chat. I needed it sized to fit an existing silver band, with a specific width and length. Strap turned out exactly as needed, fits perfectly, and is exceptional quality. In addition, it arrived quickly and was packaged in a lovely leather envelop. We’ve now beautifully repurposed grandpa’s watch. Highly recommend this business.
Regardless, a leather band will need to be custom to accommodate the additional length of the silver watch tips. Note how short the leather straps are in the photos.
I ended up making leather straps for my tips, because of the same situation.
Well now I’m a fan of the leather over stretch links. I may have to look into that.
that is EXACTLY what I want!!
When I saw your original post I thought your best bet would be to have @TAH make you some!
You can also ask a saddle maker or a cobbler to see if they’d make something for you - a change of pace is sometimes welcomed for them.
Tom, if you would be so inclined to open up your TAH, Makers leathercraft studio, I would be more than happy to make you a die set and or a brand that you could utilize in labeling your wares. 
hmm. we seem to have a lot of crafty-arty-maker people on the board who DEFINITELY should take commissions from their fellow TPs, if no one else…
