Matte black doesn't seek attention. It commands it.
Unlike glossy black – which reflects and declares – matte black absorbs light and exudes character. On the alligator strap, this matte finish reveals the texture of the scales with a clarity that gloss doesn't allow: each scale is visible, distinct, present.
The alligator leather is selected for uniformity of the belly, processed in Italy with traditional tanning, and hand-finished. The profile progressively tapers from the lug attachment to the tail – a geometry that is not only aesthetic but also serves to keep the strap flat under the watch and snug on the wrist. No annoying stiffness. Just the right firmness.
A strap that works just as well on a Patek Philippe in a conference room as it does on a Datejust on a Sunday morning. Matte black, in this sense, is democratic: it doesn't belong to a single occasion.
Technical specifications:
- Material: alligator leather, matte finish
- Color: black
- Available sizes: 18mm × 16mm / 19mm × 16mm / 20mm × 16mm / 21mm × 18mm / 22mm × 18mm
- Length: 115mm (long side) × 75mm (short side)
- Thickness: 3.5mm at the lug, tapering to 2.5mm at the tail
- Production: handcrafted, Made in Italy
- Note: slight chromatic variations between individual items are inherent to the nature of the leather