Hand-stitched Matt Orange Caiman Strap
21mm x 16mm
€270,00
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Hand-stitched Matt Orange Caiman Strap
€270,00
SKU: 403-ORA-21-ST
12h side
75 mm
6h side
115 mm
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Atelier since 1984
Milan
Handmade in Italy
Selected leathers
The broad-snouted caiman (Caiman latirostris) lives in freshwater swamps, mangroves, and slow-moving waters of eastern South America — Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia. It is not the Mississippi alligator, nor the Nile crocodile. It is a species unto itself, with a more irregular, more lively grain, more character.
On this strap, that grain is orange. Not a screaming orange: opaque, almost sandy, with the natural nuances that each skin carries. No glare, no lacquer. Just the leather, its texture, its personality.
The stitching is manual, stitch by stitch, with matching thread that follows the profile without overpowering it. The thickness tapers from 4mm at the lugs to 2.5mm towards the buckle — a progression that isn't seen, but is immediately felt on the wrist: flat, stable, without stiffness.
Each piece is unique. Caiman leather does not accept serial production: the scale pattern changes from specimen to specimen, from area to area. What you receive is not identical to the one in the photo — it is the same strap, but with its own skin history.
Technical specifications:
- Material: caiman leather (Caiman latirostris), matte finish
- Width at lugs / buckle: 20mm × 16mm — 21mm × 16mm — 22mm × 18mm
- Length: 115mm (case side) × 75mm (buckle side)
- Thickness: 4mm at lugs, tapered to 2.5mm
- Stitching: manual, color-matched thread
- Buckle available: polished stainless steel — polished yellow gold
- Made in Italy
- Color variations compared to the images are inherent to the nature of the material
Estimated shipping in 2-3 working days
Estimated shipping times: 2-3 working days (Italy), 7-9 days (European market), 15-21 days (international market).
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Scales that tell time.
Broad, regular scales that take on a warm lustre along their edges with wear. A serious leather, it matures slowly and grows more beautiful the more you live with it.
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.
Request an appointment →By appointment only · Milan
The atelier's website: casatimilano.com
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.
Chosen for you
Domande Frequenti
Is the strap hand-stitched?
Yes. I hand-stitch it point by point, with thread matched to the colour of the leather. It follows the profile without covering it.
What sizes are available?
21mm x 16mm and 22mm x 18mm. These are the only two sizes available for this model.
How does the colour change over time?
The matte orange caiman has no lacquer, so it lives on natural light. With use the surface softens slightly, but it stays matte. Each hide already has its own shading from the start, so the piece you receive won't be identical to another.
Which buckle can I choose?
Polished stainless steel or polished yellow gold. I'd suggest steel if you wear other light-toned accessories, gold if your watch has gold-tone details.
Is the thickness the same along the whole length?
No. It starts at 4mm near the lugs and tapers down to 2.5mm towards the buckle. You can feel it on the wrist: flat, stable, never stiff.