The hodinkee shop is an authorized retailer of new watches from a growing but carefully curated set of brands. We have three stocks in europe and reselling partners in other parts of world. You can pair this watch strap perfectly with a modern or vintage watch such as an omega speedmaster which is what we have done to showcase the watch strap. Handmade 19mm shell cordovan watch strap, black, standard length. Buy fluco shell cordovan racing 19mm black leather watch strap and other watch bands at. Made from the buttock area of a horse, cordovan is hugely expensive and only found on highend watches and shoes. Each fully custom made watch strap is 100% handmade to your specifications from genuine shell cordovan leather that is sourced from three of the finest tanneries in the world that include horween chicago, il, rocado italy and shinki hikaku japan. If you own one, or have a pair of alden or allen edmonds shoes, youre probably familiar with horween shell leathers already.
Available both lined and unlined, in a wide variety of colors, these straps are simple, durable, beautiful, and above all, comfortable. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and. Handmade brown black shell cordovan leather watch strap. Rather than being made from cow hide, this is made from the portion that connects and is just above the two shells found on the hindquarter of a horse. However, i was and am delighted by my navy blue daluca nylon zulu strap for my diver. It is a horse hide, tanned by hand over a 6 month period, and offered here in a dark brown colour which goes perfectly with dark brown or grey stitching, or for something a little different try it with butterscotch thread. For over a year now weve been bringing you handmade italian leather watch straps and pouches, and just a few weeks ago we added some nylon nato straps to the mix. No wonder its a staple in highend shoes and now, in watch straps. Available in black or tan at both 18mm and 20mm and black in 12mm. Horween is one of americas oldest and most renowned tanneries. Sign up for email alerts and get 10% off your first strap purchase. This process leaves the material with a very high liquor content although the liquors content is secretive.
Handmade in germany from genuine horween shell cordovan leather. You can edit the text in this area, and change where the contact form on the right submits to, by entering edit mode using the modes on the bottom right. Straps premium calfskin, suede, and exotic leather watch straps hand crafted by the finest artisans in italy, the u. I am looking for high quality 20mm wide straps made of horween shell cordovan leather for a pilot style watch. Their new shell cordovan watch straps, take horse rump to new heights simple in design and expertly crafted, these straps have just the right amount of character to be dressed up or down to make for a versatile piece. Fluco shell cordovan racing 19mm black leather watch strap. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Shell cordovan vintage style watch strap brown color 16mm, 17mm, 18mm. Its not even close, its so much beefier and better executed than other zulus or nato straps.
Horween shell cordovan leather watch strap band in black etsy. Shell cordovan is a very specific leather, from a particular part of a horsehide. Using a meticulous fiftystep process, fluco produces beautiful leather watch accessories from its workshop in the bavarian forest town of furth im wald. Each shell takes about 6 months to make so you know that you are getting a quality material. I am familiar with german made fluco straps, but are there any other strap manufacturers. I wear a 1969 doxa tgraph on a thick rawedged cordovan bund and the total package sits a proud 17mm tall. Genuine shell cordovan leather from italy, constructed in germany. Shell cordovan leather watch strap band in black handmade. Jack foster specializes in fine quality, handmade leather products, including watch straps, belts, bags, and leather accessories for men and women.
The unmatched durability along with the hardwearing nature of shell makes them last through your toughest days and even multiple lifetimes. The authors vintage doxa chronograph on a shell cordovan bund strap. The leather derives its name from the city of cordoba, spain, where it was first produced by the visigoths in the seventh century, and later also by the moors. Horween shell cordovan is on of the most coveted leathers in the world due to its strength, feel, and ability to take on one of the richest patinas.
This genuine italian shell cordovan leather strap was handmade by fluco, a german company founded in 1952. Details genuine shell cordovan leather from italy, constructed in germany. Buy horween shell cordovan leather watch strap dark brown, 20mm and other watch bands at. If you are serious about how you look and what you wear, odds are that you have or want a pair of shell cordovan shoes.
Shell cordovan strap 18mm and 20mm watch straps paulin. Shell cordovan black leather watch strap minimalist style. Since 1905 is horween standing for highest quality leather made in the usa. The 2622 shell cordovan blacktitanium stitch makes the black seal look incredible. Shell cordovan watch straps and accessoires home facebook.
Horween shell cordovan leather watch strap dark brown, 20mm. Check out our shell cordovan strap selection for the very best in unique or custom. Theres going to be variability not only from batch to batch of the leather, but also from individual strap to strap. Horween shell cordovan straps for panerai watches one of the most famous leathers in the world now made for panerai watches.
There are only a handful of tanneries that still produces these amazing leather which comes from the hind of a horse. Rios1931 watch strap compatible with watches of the brand. Please note all the shell cordovan leather i use comes from the horween tannery in the usa straps produced with black shell cordovan leather will be approx 4mm thick and are priced as. Shell cordovan sits above even the finest bovine leather, its soft, rich and almost indestructible. If youre looking for ways to spruce up their everyday accessories, winter session has you covered in the timepiece department. Weve recently received a restock of our popular cordovan watch straps. Watches on bund straps sit high off the wrist, becoming hazards for door frames and table edges. The straps themselves are hand made in the usa by one of the finest leather workers that i know. This strap is made from horween shell cordovan which is highly regarded to be the finest manufacturer of shell cordovan. Tanned in chicago, the exclusive watchstraps for nomos glashutte are made from a small area on a horses back. Well today were bringing you another new addition to the hodinkee shop. Shell cordovan is also extremely durable so it will stand up to the test of time. Black horween shell cordovan watch strapholbens fine watch. Horween shell cordovan leather watch straps who makes.
Horween shell cordovan straps now available in the hodinkee shop. While we were working on the folio, steve offered to make me a watch strap as he knew my love of swapping straps. For a variety of reasons, there is a worldwide shortage of this leather which has resulted in a significant upswing in. A horween shell cordovan watch strap in a deep black colour. We take a closer look at the hand stitched rios1931 chicago shell cordovan watch strap. All natozulu straps come with a pair of curved spring bars to ensure a good fit. If you would like to get a customized strap, just let me know. The famous shell cordovan, smooth and timeless in character. By partnering directly with the brands we carry, we guarantee 100% authenticity of everything we sell. Well, now you can get straps for your panerai watch made from the genuine horween shell cordovan leather in 3 colors. I put the british tan 2422 vitello strap on my 192 tantalium and almost cried it looks so incredible i am very impressed and cannot ever buy anything but your straps. These look and feel like no other and give your strap a luxurious new appearance to highlight the dial. Hot stuffed with oils and waxes, the high grease content allows minor scratches and scuffs to be easily brushed or rubbed off. Horween shell cordovan leather watch straps who makes the best.
Daluca shell cordovan military watch strap color 8 pvd. Available in four colours and four sizes to suit different lug widths. I received my custom shell cordovan strap from the f. Hand made in italy using the original kodiak waterproof leather for backing for additional durability. Producing shell cordovan leather is the most arduous tanning process, requiring expert artisans to spend up to six months refining this rare, equine leather into the highest quality material. Genuine shell cordovan is vegetable tanned, using a very traditional and labour intensive process that can be seen on the horween website.
Shell cordovan leather watch strap band handmade black 18mm 19mm 20mm 21mm 22mm. We even offer free shipping and returns, and a complimentary extended year warranty on all watches, so you can be confident youll be happy with your purchase. Plus, he wanted to start a new line in shell cordovan. It is a horse hide, tanned by hand over a 6 month period, and offered here in black which looks fabulous with grey thread. Horween shell cordovan leather watch strap band in black, handmade.
We even custom make or monogram any of our leather products to order. We ship with the fastest and most affordable options. Redefine your watch style with this custom watch strap handmade from genuine shell cordovan leather. Genuine shell cordovan and chromexcel are two of the most coveted leathers available. Its so time and laborintensive that most tanneries dont bother making it. Each strap is individually cut by hand and stitched to the specifications of the customer, ensuring that each strap will be unique and tailor made.
I decided to get a strap for my new seiko skx007 dive watch. I have recently returned to strop production following an 18 month break however for the time being i am unable to accept custom orders, as was the case in the past. I am a uk based producer of fine leather strops for straight razors. We all know that horween shell cordovan leather is ideal for making beautiful, enduring footwear, but you may not have realized that its characteristics make a magnificent watch strap as well.
Specs dress your outfit up or down with the versatile 35mm 1. Rover haven sells custom made shell cordovan watch straps. Horween shell cordovan straps for panerai watches tc straps. Brown shell cordovan watch strap available in 18mm. Find a great selection of 15mm to 19mm mens watch bands at low prices. Shell cordovan or cordovan is a type of leather commonly used in highend shoemaking. We supply raw material from responsible and trusted sources in europe.
Fluco horween shell cordovan 18mm brown leather gold buckle watch strap. Horween is producing all kinds of leather, but the shell cordovan is their most. The classic from horween genuine shell cordovan, one of the finest leathers in the world durable and quite comfortable. Horween leather watch straps horween chromexcel leather is characterized by a rich pull up effect which is the temporary lightening of colours when folded or flexed. Smooth, thick, and almost indestructible, it accommodates itself to every watch and wearer. This particular leather is prized for its durability, longevity, and exquisite shine. Exclusive with a limited supply, shell cordovan is regarded as the finest material with highly desirable qualities. Please note all the shell cordovan leather i use comes from the horween tannery in.