SKU: 202-SHVI-BLBK-20-ST
Cordovan is not bought for its luster. It is bought because it lasts for decades and changes with its wearer.
Derived from the horse's rump — not from the entire hide, but from a specific subcutaneous membrane — shell cordovan is one of the few materials in watchmaking that truly improves with time. It does not crack, nor does it crease unevenly: it develops a compact, dense patina that tells the story of every day of use. The black-blue coloring of this strap comes from the color overlay during tanning: a black that, in its reflections, gives way to blue, varying from piece to piece due to the nature of the leather.
Produced in Italy, with a reduced thickness to fit narrower lugs without forcing. The polished surface is the original of the material — not an applied finish.
Technical specifications:
Note: each hide presents individual color variations. The final color may differ slightly from the images — this is the nature of the material, not a defect.
Estimated shipping times: 2-3 working days (Italy), 7-9 days (European market), 15-21 days (international market).
We are committed to preparing and shipping every order as quickly as possible, working with care so that your items are on their way to you as soon as possible. Need to make a return? Contact us.
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In 20 mm it fits:
TAG Heuer Carrera CV2119.FC6310 Aquaracer WAF1110.BA0800
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 2264.50.00 Aqua Terra 220.12.41.21.03.002
Hamilton Khaki Field H69439363
IWC Pilot IW3706-01
Zenith El Primero 03.2040.400/21.M2040
Baume & Mercier Clifton 10399
Rolex Day-Date 36 118239-0145
Certina DS Action C048.407.18.051.01
In 21 mm it fits:
IWC Pilot IW3717-01
Longines Master Collection L2.673.4.78.3 Conquest L3.658.4.56.2
Certina DS Action C032.827.18.271.00
Rolex Explorer II 216570-0001 Datejust 41 126333-0020
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin 1362520
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 215.30.44.21.01.002
Hamilton Khaki Navy H77614343
In 22 mm it fits:
Seiko 5 Sports SRPD55K1
Tudor Black Bay 79220R
Citizen ProMaster JV1005-02W
Hamilton Jazzmaster H36616640 Khaki Aviation H76552433
Mido Ocean Star M026.430.36.041.00
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 2908.50.38
Tissot Touch T091.420.46.051.01
TAG Heuer Formula 1 CAZ1014.BA0842
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
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
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
Three: 20mm x 16mm, 21mm x 18mm, and 22mm x 18mm. The first number is the lug width, the second the buckle width.
Shell Cordovan is a living leather. Each hide reacts in its own way during tanning, and the black-blue shade may lean more towards blue or remain darker. This is not a defect, it is simply the nature of the leather.
It doesn't crack or crease badly. Over the years it develops a dense, compact patina that reflects the time spent on the wrist. This is precisely why Shell Cordovan is so sought after.
No. That sheen is natural to the material, not a finish applied on top. It comes from the horse's rump membrane, just as it is.
The thickness is kept low, 2.5mm, designed specifically not to strain narrower lugs. The available sizes still cover a good range, from 20 to 22mm.
