Apple Watch Strap Matte Black Alligator
38 mm - 40 mm - 41 mm / Stainless Steel
€215,00
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Apple Watch Strap Matte Black Alligator
€215,00
SKU: 402-BKMM-SS-1
12h side
75 mm
6h side
115 mm
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Atelier since 1984
Milan
Handmade in Italy
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Matte black doesn't reflect light. It absorbs it, retains it, makes it its own. This is the first thing you notice about a matte-finished alligator strap: no ostentatious shine, just the natural texture of the leather speaking for itself.
This strap was created for those who chose Apple Watch already knowing that the original steel wouldn't be enough. Authentic alligator leather brings with it a character that silicone and nylon cannot imitate — not because it's more expensive, but because it ages differently. Every edge of the scales softens with use, adapts to the wrist, and becomes recognizable.
The craftsmanship is entirely Italian: the stitching, the cutting, the edge finishing. The natural variations in the leather — slight differences in texture from one piece to another — are not imperfections. They are proof that no two straps are identical.
The loop is sized to fit Apple Watch models compatible with 20mm × 16mm and 22mm × 18mm lug widths, covering most of the current range.
Technical specifications:
- Material: authentic alligator leather, matte finish
- Color: matte black
- Compatibility: Apple Watch, lug width 20mm × 16mm / 22mm × 18mm
- Length: 115mm × 75mm
- Thickness: 3.5mm at the lug, 2.5mm at the buckle
- Production: handcrafted, Made in Italy
- Note: the natural grain of the leather may vary slightly from one piece to another
Estimated shipping in 2-3 business days
Estimated shipping times: 2-3 business days (Italy), 7-9 days (European market), 15-21 days (international market).
SHIPPING & RETURNS
We are committed to preparing and shipping every order as quickly as possible, working carefully to ensure your items are on their way to you as soon as possible. Need to make a return? Contact us.
Patina is the signature of time.
Alligator doesn't wear down: it matures. The first months on the wrist soften its flank, light darkens the ridges just slightly, and the colour deepens. We treat it with neutral oils, no varnish to smother the grain: what you take home isn't finished, it's only beginning.
The next step
The right strap isn’t chosen. It is built, together.
From the atelier appointment to delivery, every step is made for those who know that things done well take time. Rare leathers, one piece at a time, eighteen months of warranty.
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The joy of little things
Changing your strap should be as simple as changing your shoes. With us, it is.
Every strap has integrated quick-release spring bars: swap it in one gesture, no tools, no risk of scratching the lugs. The same watch shifts mood with the moment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I have a 41mm Watch and a 45mm one. Will this strap fit both, or do I risk ending up with something that doesn’t adapt?
It depends on which generation you own. This strap is compatible with lug widths 20mm × 16mm and 22mm × 18mm, which cover most of the current range. The 41mm typically uses 20mm, the 45mm uses 22mm. If you have older versions, like the Series 3, check your model’s specifications before ordering.
How is matte alligatore maintained? I’m worried the opaque black might turn dull in the wrong way, looking dirty.
It’s not like silicone that collects visible dust. Matte alligatore absorbs light rather than reflecting it—this is its character, not a flaw. With use you’ll see the edges of the scales soften and the strap conform to your wrist: it changes, ages, becomes yours. Dirt doesn’t show the way it does on a polished finish. That’s one of the reasons to choose matte.
I see there are natural variations between one strap and another. Does that mean if I order two pieces they might not be identical?
Yes, exactly. It’s not an imperfection, it’s proof the leather is authentic. Every alligatore has its own grain, its own nuances. Two straps from the same batch can have slight differences in texture. If you’re looking for two pieces identical to the millimeter, this isn’t the product—if you appreciate material character and the fact that your strap is recognizable, then it is.
How robust is the strap? With thickness varying between 3.5mm and 2.5mm, does it hold up to daily use, or is it more of a dress strap?
The thickness is designed for use: more substantial at the lug where rigidity matters, thinner toward the buckle to avoid unnecessary bulk at the wrist. Alligatore is a dense leather, not fragile. Italian craftsmanship means solid stitching and well-finished edges. Whether you wear it daily or save it is up to you—the construction handles both.
Is it completely crafted here in Milan, or are there steps at the tannery you don’t know about?
The artisanal work—stitching, cutting, edge finishing—is entirely Italian, Made in Italy. The variations you notice in the grain depend on the alligatore leather to begin with, and on that we don’t detail the tannery side. What we know is that when you receive the strap, it has been finished in Milan.