The Strap Almanac

The knowledge behind
every strap.

History, leathers, craft, care, glossary. Not an encyclopedia — what you need to know to choose and understand.

01  ·  HISTORY
History

Dalle corti rinascimentali alle manifatture moderne. L'evoluzione del cinturino da polso in tre secoli di storia.

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02  ·  LEATHER
Leather

Cordovan, Alligatore, Barenia. Analisi sensoriale delle materie prime più pregiate del mondo.

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03  ·  PROCESSING
Processing

Hand-stitched Point de Sellier, artisan rounding, raw-cut finishes. The secret is in the detail.

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04  ·  MAINTENANCE
Maintenance

How to preserve the leather’s beauty over time. Care rituals for the discerning collector.

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05  ·  GLOSSARY
Glossary

142 termini tecnici dell'orologeria e della pelletteria. Il dizionario del collezionista.

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06  ·  DATABASE OROLOGI
Database Orologi

45,694 watch models with lug widths. Find the right strap on the first try.

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