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Seamless Brown Cordovan Strap
20mm x 18mm
€145,00
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Seamless Brown Cordovan Strap
€145,00
SKU: 202-SH-BRO-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 cut—it is split. Derived from the fibrous layer of the horse's rear, it is one of the few leathers that has no grain: its surface is compact, homogeneous, almost mirror-like. It resembles no other leather.
This brown Shell Cordovan strap is made without side stitching, a choice that is not aesthetic but structural. The material is already intact enough not to need it—adding stitches would be redundant, almost a distrust of the leather itself. The profile is clean, taut, with a geometry that suits a 1970s dress watch as much as a contemporary three-hand watch.
Over time, cordovan does not wear out: it polishes. Wrist creases—those that become cracks on other leathers—here round into soft reliefs that tell of use without succumbing to fatigue. The flexibility is real, not a concession to softness: this leather folds and returns.
Each piece is made from a single panel of leather. The brown shade may vary slightly from piece to piece—this is not a defect, it is the direct consequence of working with a raw material that is never identical to itself.
Technical specifications:
- Material: Shell Cordovan (horse leather)
- Style: without side stitching
- Lug width: 20mm / buckle attachment: 18mm — or 22mm / buckle attachment: 20mm
- Length: 115mm (long side) x 75mm (short side)
- Thickness: 2.9mm
- Made in Italy
- Slight color variations between pieces are to be considered intrinsic to 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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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.
Chosen for you
Frequently asked questions
What sizes are available?
Two sizes: 20mm at the lugs with an 18mm buckle attachment, or 22mm with a 20mm attachment. Length 115mm on the long side, 75mm on the short side. Thickness 2.9mm.
Why are there no side stitches?
Shell Cordovan is already dense and compact on its own. Adding stitching would have been an extra detail with no real purpose. The profile stays clean and taut, cut from a single panel of leather.
How does it change over time?
It doesn't wear out, it polishes. The creases from the wrist become soft ripples instead of cracks. It stays flexible: it bends and springs back, it doesn't give way.
Is the colour always the same from one piece to another?
No. The brown may vary slightly from piece to piece. I work with a natural material, not a factory-standardised leather: it's normal for each panel to carry its own shade.
What kind of watch does it suit?
The clean profile works well with both a 1970s dress watch and a contemporary three-hander. Choose the right size for the lug width on your wrist.