{"product_id":"cinturino-caiman-opaco-blu-cucito-a-mano","title":"Hand-stitched Matt Blue Caiman Strap","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe broad-snouted caiman (\u003cem\u003eCaiman latirostris\u003c\/em\u003e) lives in the freshwater swamps and mangroves of southeastern South America — Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia. A distinct species from the Nile crocodile or the American alligator, with a denser skin grain, less regular geometric pattern, and a coarser, more authentic visual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat distinguishes this strap is not the leather itself, but how it has been treated: matte finish, not lacquered. No reflection. The surface absorbs light instead of reflecting it. On a midnight blue dial or brushed steel, the result is a visual coherence rarely achieved with more commercial materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stitching is handmade, carried out by Casati Milano. Each stitch is hand-sewn, with constant tension and strong thread. It is not an aesthetic detail — it is what holds the structure together over time, especially at the stress points near the lugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach piece is unique: natural variations in the caiman's pattern mean that no two straps of the same color are ever identical. This is in the nature of the material, not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Caiman leather (\u003cem\u003eCaiman latirostris\u003c\/em\u003e), matte finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable widths: 20mm × 16mm — 21mm × 16mm — 22mm × 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 115mm (long side) × 75mm (short side)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 4mm at the lug attachment, tapered to 2.5mm towards the buckle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitching: Hand-stitched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction: Made in Italy — Casati Milano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Color variations compared to the images are possible due to the naturalness of each leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Casati - Milano","offers":[{"title":"22mm x 18mm","offer_id":44522469883938,"sku":"403-CAI-BL-22-ST","price":270.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/6461\/9298\/files\/Hand-Sewn-Matt-Blu-Caiman-Watch-Strap.jpg?v=1763078454","url":"https:\/\/milanostraps.it\/en\/products\/cinturino-caiman-opaco-blu-cucito-a-mano","provider":"Milano Straps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}