Horween Shell Cordovan leather watch strap, Black. Handmade in Finland – 10 mm, 12 mm, 14 mm, 16mm, 17 mm, 18mm, 19 mm, 20mm, 21 mm, 22mm, 23 mm, 24mm, 25 mm, 26 mm.
Horween Shell Cordovan Leather Watch Band, beautiful Black color. Handmade in Finland. Watch band width available: 10 mm, 12 mm, 14 mm, 16mm, 17 mm, 18mm, 19 mm, 20mm, 21mm, 22mm, 23 mm, 24mm, 25 mm, 26mm.
Handmade watch strap made with beautiful Shell Cordovan leather from Horween Tannery, Chicago. The sample watch band is hand-stitched with olive thread. Feel free to chose any other stitching color from the offered options and mention it in the comments to seller when placing an order.
Other customized sizes are available on requests, including tapered versions: 26-22mm, 24-20 mm, 22-18 mm, 20-16 mm, 24-22mm, 22-20 mm, 20-18 mm, 18-16mm.
All our products are manufactured entirely by hand only traditional methods which are over 100 years old. Without the use of mechanical means.
SHELL CORDOVAN
Shell Cordovan is a premium leather type, used in the production of the high-end watch straps. Cordovan is an equine leather made from the fibrous flat muscle (or shell) beneath the hide on the rump of the horse. The leather derives its name from the city of Cordoba, Spain, where it was first produced by the Visigoths in the seventh century. It is a difficult and expensive leather to make, and in the late 19th and early 20th century was mostly used for razor strops to sharpen razors in barber shops. More recently it has been increasingly used for shoes, wallets, and watch straps due to its aesthetic qualities and exceptional durability. Shell cordovan has a unique non-creasing characteristic. Shell Cordovan leather we use is sourced from the Tuscany, Italy finest tanneries and are absolutely unique in their color. The leather is hot-stuffed, using natural products, a special blend of greases, waxes, and oils. Hot stuffing is technically part of a retaining process where fats/greases/oils nourish the fibers of the skin. The tanning process is responsible for most of the leather characteristics in terms of tactile and other sensory qualities (look, feel, and smell). Hot stuffing is special because it allows using raw, less refined conditioning agents like beeswax, tallow, lanolin, and paraffin while processing the leather. These impart very favorable characteristics, like water resistance and leather durability, nice texture.
Shell Cordovan requires special leather care balms.
All our products are manufactured entirely by hand only traditional methods which are over 100 years old. Without the use of mechanical means.
Here is a short video about how Finwatchstraps are made in our tiny studio in Helsinki
Watch Band Length
XXS 100-60 mm
XS 105-65 mm
Small Length – 110/70mm – Wrist Size 5 3/4″ to 6 3/4″
Medium Length – 120/80mm – Wrist Size 6 1/2″ to 7 1/2″
Large Length – 135/85mm – Wrist Size 7 1/4″ to 8 1/4″
Custom length (comment please)
The thickness of the leather is about 2- 2,2 mm
Includes stainless steel buckle. Please, chose stainless steel buckle model from the given models in the images.
Mention the desired buckle model in the notes:
1. Polished stainless steel buckle
2. Matte stainless steel buckle.
Free custom color stitching.
Stitching color options:
- Dark Brown
- Grey
- Orange
- Black
- Olive
- Bright Red
- Dark Blue
- Yellow
- Beige
- Light Blue
- Light Brown
- Forest Green
- Tan
- White
- Purple
- Gold
- Teal (Greenish-blue)
Each leather has a distinct character, some with beautiful pull-ups, some smooth, some textured. Due to the natural variations in the leather, no two are exactly alike.
Quick release spring bars are available as an extra service and can be purchased here. In case you order 2 or more watch straps, the quick release spring bars, and punching service is offered without an extra charge. Please, mention in the comments that you need quick release spring bars.
Color of a product can slightly differ from the photo because of different monitor settings.
Imaged with Timex watch. The listing includes only the watch band, the watch is not included.
Other FinWatchStraps watch bands
CUSTOM BUCKLE: in case you need other than listed buckle installed to the watch strap, please, check our buckles choice and chose the one you like to be installed to the watch strap. Black, gold, brass, matte, rose gold and other buckle designs are available at extra charge here: https://finwatchstraps.com/collections/buckles-and-accessories.
CUSTOM DYED EDGES: edges can be dyed on request at any watch strap. We use professional edge dyeing paint from Italy and Japan. Over 50 colors are available. Link https://finwatchstraps.myshopify.com/products/edge-processing
QUICK-RELEASES: quick-release pins can be installed to your custom made watch strap at extra charge Quick-releases are not available for Ammo straps, 3,5-4 mm bull leather, stingray and shark watch straps due to leather qualities. Link for quick-release pins order: https://finwatchstraps.com/products/quick-release-with-spring-bars-for-easy-band-replacement
Do not hesitate to contact us in case of any questions finwatchstraps at gmail.com
Each strap is handcrafted and custom made to order. Please, measure carefully watch lugs and your wrist before placing your order. Contact us prior to order placing if needed. Once product is cut, we do not accept changes anymore. We do not accept returns and exchanges for custom made products. Thank you for understanding. Please, note, each product is unique and might slightly differ from the listed image (leather color, leather structure, etc). For product customization, check drop-down options below or contact us via email
Alcantara suede-like lining:
customize your watch strap with suede-like Alcantara lining, available in multiple colors. More information:
https://finwatchstraps.com/products/alcantara-suede-like-microfiber-lining-for-your-watch-strap
Notched watch strap (corner, centre and multi notched strap options) customisation service: https://finwatchstraps.com/products/notch-cut-centre-nothched-multi-notched-watch-strap-customisations
PLANNING TO USE OWN BUCKLE? REMEMBER TO CUSTOMIZE STRAP HOLES
Default watch strap buckle holes are 2 mm in diameter.
FinWatchStraps is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by Rolex, Omega, Tudor, Blancpain, Tag Heuer, Apple or Swatch Group, or any other watch brand. All watches, images and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
