Black and Red Shell Cordovan Strap
20mm x 16mm / Acciaio
€145,00
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Black and Red Shell Cordovan Strap
€145,00
SKU: 202-SHLT-BLK-20-ST
12h side
75 mm
6h side
115 mm
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Atelier since 1984
Milan
Handmade in Italy
Selected leathers
Cordovan is not obtained from tanning — it is obtained from selection. Shell leather, taken from the hindquarters of the horse, is among the rarest and least imitable materials in the entire leather industry. It is not leather in the ordinary sense of the term: it is a compact fiber, almost mineral in its response to time. It does not crack. It does not deform. It develops a patina that no treatment can artificially replicate.
This strap is made from Horween Shell Cordovan, the Chicago tannery that processes this leather using methods unchanged for over a century. The deep black of the back opens up, on the sides and on the inside, into a red that is not decoration: it is the very structure of the material that emerges. A contrast built by the leather, not by the colorist.
The surface has a natural, dense sheen that intensifies with use. Cordovan does not age — it matures. Every sign of use becomes part of the strap's character, not a defect to be hidden.
Entirely made in Italy. Each piece may show color variations compared to the images: this is the nature of shell leather, not an imperfection.
Technical specifications:
- Material: Horween Shell Cordovan
- Color: black/red
- Lug width: 20mm (case) × 16mm (buckle) — also available 22mm × 18mm
- Length: 115mm (case side) × 75mm (buckle side)
- Thickness: 2.9mm
- Made in Italy
Spedizione stimata in 2-3 giorni lavorativi
Tempi di spedizione stimati: 2-3 giorni lavorativi (Italia), 7-9 giorni (mercato europeo), 15-21 giorni (mercato internazionale).
SPEDIZIONI E RITORNI
Ci impegniamo a preparare e spedire ogni ordine nel minor tempo possibile, lavorando con cura affinché i vostri articoli siano in viaggio verso di voi il prima possibile. Avete bisogno di effettuare un reso? Contattateci.
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The more you wear it, the more it shines.
Shell cordovan doesn’t soften: it compacts. With wear it develops a deep lustre no polish can imitate, and the warmth of your hand tends to close its marks. Leather for a lifetime.
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.
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Domande Frequenti
What size is this strap?
20 mm at the lugs, 16 mm at the buckle. Length 115 mm on the case side and 75 mm on the buckle side, thickness 2.9 mm. This is the only size available for this model.
Does the black colour stay the same over time?
No. The Shell Cordovan matures. With use it gains depth and that dense sheen typical of this leather. In backlight the black does not stay flat, it brings out the layers underneath.
Does the light-coloured stitching thread get dirty?
Over time it takes on a patina, from dust and sweat. This is normal. It is part of the strap's character, not something to be scrubbed away at all costs.
If the strap gets marked, is it ruined?
No. Shell Cordovan does not scratch, it creases. Just a press of the thumb and the mark disappears, the fibres realign on their own. I have straps like this that have been in use for ten years.
Which buckles can I choose?
Steel, yellow gold-plated, rose gold-plated, or black PVD. You'll find them all on the product page, all in the same 16 mm size.