Sep, 2017 shell cordovan watch strap by horween leather. The worlds greatest leather, shell cordovan, is renowned for its beauty and durability. The 20mm strap is slightly tapered by 2mm from watch to buckle. Fs horween cordovan leather strapsfinally a true 19mm. Apr 30, 2017 shell cordovan is often considered to be the finest leather available. Here at christopher ward, we recognise the importance a strap can have on a watch. This classic style is defined by having closed lacing. This particular leather is prized for its durability, longevity, and exquisite shine. Jun 04, 20 the best part of using shell cordovan in a wallet or watch strap is the natural rubbing a wear placed on the shell which starts developing an amazing patina that develops with each use. Shell cordovan watch straps posted on june 3, 2017 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. Hand made in italy using the original kodiak waterproof leather for backing for additional durability. We have three stocks in europe and reselling partners in other parts of world. The best materials to use for the most thorough polishing routine are.
Rios1931 watch strap compatible with watches of the brand. Genuine shell cordovan belts, individually benchmade and reinforced with our exclusive interlock construction. Shell cordovan strap 18mm and 20mm watch straps paulin. Rios1931 springfield shell cordovan the watch prince. All about shell cordovan leather an interview with. Im familiar with horween shell cordovan, as we all know and love. First and foremost, its supple, soft and comfortable from the first. It is warmer hotter than calf, but is better at repelling water. The size of our straps are determined by the distance between the lugs of your watch. Starting mid next week, ill have 19mm straps in three colors. Fluco shell cordovan racing 19mm black leather watch strap. Using a meticulous fiftystep process, fluco produces beautiful leather watch accessories from its workshop in the bavarian forest town of furth im wald. Handmade 19mm shell cordovan watch strap, black, standard length. The unmatched durability along with the hardwearing nature of shell makes them last through your toughest days and even multiple lifetimes.
Heres a nice piece from gentlemans gazette that explains just what a shell is hint. 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. Generally speaking, shell is not that great for the tropics. All about shell cordovan an interview with horween leather co. Handcrafted and handfinished in italy by the eponymous jean paul menicucci himself, this horween chicago shell cordovan strap is wrought from soft, supple leather with an applied lacquer finish on the upper side for a strikingly shiny effect. Well today were bringing you another new addition to the hodinkee shop. Fluco horween shell cordovan 18mm brown leather watch strap. Tanned in chicago, the exclusive watchstraps for nomos glashutte are made from a small area on a horses back. This genuine hoween shell cordovan leather strap was handmade by fluco, a german company founded in 1952.
Horween is producing all kinds of leather, but the shell cordovan is their most. These look and feel like no other and give your strap a luxurious new appearance to highlight the dial. Please note all the shell cordovan leather i use comes from the horween tannery in. The straps are hand made by me in slovakia, eu 1, horween shell cordovan bund strap color.
I wear a 1969 doxa tgraph on a thick rawedged cordovan bund and the total package sits a proud 17mm tall. Shell cordovan watch straps and accessoires home facebook. Horween shell cordovan straps now available in the hodinkee shop. Each belt is lined with a magnificent full grain glove leather and fitted with a brass buckle, handsewn. Horween shell cordovan straps for panerai watches one of the most famous leathers in the world now made for panerai watches. Jpm italian shell cordovan watch strap in burgundy. Its truly rare, not just being made by only a handful tanneries worldwide, but also having a very small yield per hide, only a few square feet per animal. Accessories are less common for sc, so when you do see a maker willing to give up one of triggers cheeks for a bag or batch of wallets and watch straps, expect to pay dearly and be thankful. Straps premium calfskin, suede, and exotic leather watch straps hand crafted by the finest artisans in italy, the u.
Smooth, thick, and almost indestructible, it accommodates itself to every watch and wearer. The hodinkee shop is an authorized retailer of new watches from a growing but carefully curated set of brands. Apple watch band cuff strap in horween dark cognac dublin leather. It is a beautiful rich cognac brown colour that really adds class and a clean.
Comfortable, versatile leather watch straps take your timepiece from dress alligator, crocodile, lizard, horween shell cordovan, suede to sport rally, bund, riveted, aviator. Featuring venerable horween shell cordovan, each strap is constructed with full machine. The strap brand new started off close to a whiskey caramel color. Tanned at the worldfamous horween leather company in chicago, illinois, shell cordovan has. This strap is made from horween shell cordovan which is highly regarded to be the finest manufacturer of shell cordovan. Each strap is individually handmade in the usa by expert leather craftsmen. The shells endure a 6month tanning process at horween, the oldest operating tannery in america. Brown shell cordovan watch strap available in 18mm. More than just a color, it is a very specific leather, from a particular part of a horsehide. Since a single hide is never long enough to make a one piece belt, a cordovan belt is always pieced. Available both lined and unlined, in a wide variety of colors, these straps are simple, durable, beautiful, and above all, comfortable. Its expensive, roughly 10x the cost of traditional leather, its exotic and it has a. Weve got both lined and unlined straps in a variety of sizes and colors, so there really is a. Apr 04, 2014 if you own one, or have a pair of alden shoes, youre probably familiar with horween shell leathers already.
Genuine shell cordovan leather from italy, constructed in germany. From a black tie event to a casual afternoon, youll have to switch from your dress watch to your vintage chronograph, but you wont have to switch your strap. Unlined natural shell cordovan watch strap hodinkee shop. Shell cordovan black leather watch strap minimalist style. The styles from which you can choose are the following. If you own one, or have a pair of alden shoes, youre probably familiar with horween shell leathers already. Sign up for email alerts and get 10% off your first strap purchase. Exclusive with a limited supply, shell cordovan is regarded as the finest material with highly desirable qualities. This genuine italian shell cordovan leather strap was handmade by fluco, a german company founded in 1952.
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. Aniline dyes do not cover the surface of the leather, thereby allowing the natural beauty of shell cordovan to be visible. Shell cordovan is also extremely durable so it will stand up to the test of time. I received my custom shell cordovan strap from the f.
Shell cordovan sits above even the finest bovine leather, its soft, rich and almost indestructible. The classic from horween genuine shell cordovan, one of the finest leathers in the world durable and quite comfortable. For a variety of reasons, there is a worldwide shortage of this leather which has resulted in a significant upswing in. 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. It is similar to having a fine wine that you can drink every day and keeps getting better.
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. Unlike calf leather, which requires cleaning, conditioning, and polishing. The 2622 shell cordovan blacktitanium stitch makes the black seal look incredible. Fluco horween shell cordovan 22mm black leather watch strap. Were happy to bring back our italian shell cordovan. Apple watch straps collection horween leather jack foster. Shell cordovan leather explained gentlemans gazette.
Apr 29, 2012 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. Jun 03, 2017 shell cordovan watch straps posted on june 3, 2017 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. Nov 28, 2018 shell cordovan leather explained november 28, 2018 comments in accessories, documentaries, how to, leather, media, shoes, videos, wardrobe by sven raphael schneider shell cordovan is a staple material of fine mens shoemaking, but you may wonder what makes this kind of horse. Esteemed for its longevity, jack foster shell cordovan watch bands will last generations. Hey guys, here is a small selection of my hand made shell cordovan watch straps for sale. The leather is hand treated with natural, nourishing greases, waxes, and oils, then hand dyed for the best looking, feeling, and smelling leather youll ever strap on your wrist. We ship with the fastest and most affordable options. 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. Please note all the shell cordovan leather i use comes from the horween tannery in the usa straps produced with burgundy shell. Each shell takes about 6 months to make so you know that you are getting a quality material. By partnering directly with the brands we carry, we guarantee 100% authenticity of everything we sell. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and. And you dont need to bring your watch to a watchmaker to figure that number out.
Genuine shell cordovan is the art of tanning at its finest. Shell cordovan leather explained november 28, 2018 comments in accessories, documentaries, how to, leather, media, shoes, videos, wardrobe by sven raphael schneider shell cordovan is a staple material of fine mens shoemaking, but you may wonder what makes this kind of horse. Shell cordovan is a very rare and special leather and makes a beautiful watch strap. 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. With a production that takes some six months to complete, the result is a glossy.
These simple, unpadded straps can be dressed up or down. They offer shoes across several categories of classic styles. Shell cordovan watch strap lined shell cordovan may be the perfect watchstrap material. I remember selecting the padded strap option which has flattened down quite significantly. Since 1905 is horween standing for highest quality leather made in the usa. Check out our shell cordovan strap selection for the very best in unique or custom. Shop our varied collection to find the perfect style. 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. Each strap is crafted from horweens genuine shell cordovan. The best part of using shell cordovan in a wallet or watch strap is the natural rubbing a wear placed on the shell which starts developing an amazing patina that develops with each use. Skilled artisans tan, stuff, polish, steep in vegetable liquors, hand curry, and hand shave each piece of shell.
Shell cordovan leather watch strap band handmade black 18mm 19mm 20mm 21mm 22mm. Italian burgundy ox blood shell cordovan leather watch strap, 18mm. Now its the time for the classic plain toe blucher, goodyear welted on. Fs horween cordovan leather strapsfinally a true 19mm and. 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. Shell cordovan is often considered to be the finest leather available. Alden shoe company has been producing mens shoes in new england since 1884. This is why we are so proud of our shell cordovan leather. We supply raw material from responsible and trusted sources in europe. Enter your email to be notified once it is back in stock. Shell cordovan 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. So actually shell cordovan shoes would be great for the winter, between warmth and how they repel water. Black shell cordovan watch strap with straight top stitching 18mm, 19mm, 20mm, 21mm 22mm. Horween leather company is one of americas oldest and most renowned tanneries.
Apr 02, 2014 hey guys, here is a small selection of my hand made shell cordovan watch straps for sale. Standard apple watch strap with navy toscana shell cordovan leather. Buy fluco shell cordovan racing 19mm black leather watch strap and other watch bands at. If you have no idea what im talking about, well then, lets just say that this leather is life changing. The irregular oval shaped shells are tanned, stuffed, shaved, and then polished a process taking at least six months. Horween shell cordovan straps for panerai watches tc straps. Fluco horween shell cordovan 22mm black leather watch. 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. Well, now you can get straps for your panerai watch made from the genuine horween shell cordovan leather in 3 colors. Details genuine shell cordovan leather from italy, constructed in germany. Handmade brown black shell cordovan leather watch strap. Made from the buttock area of a horse, cordovan is hugely expensive and only found on highend watches and shoes. Horween shell cordovan straps made right here in the usa. Shell cordovan or cordovan is a type of leather commonly used in highend shoemaking.
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