Cordovan is not bought out of necessity. It is chosen when one has already experienced everything else.
Derived from the densest and most compact part of a horse's rump, shell cordovan is one of the few materials that improves with age without showing signs of wear. It doesn't scratch like calfskin, nor does it flake like surface-treated leathers: its horizontally oriented fibers resist pressure and retain their characteristic luster — a luster that is not achieved through polishing, but is intrinsic to the very structure of the leather.
The black chosen for this strap is deep, dense, without artificial reflections. The ecru stitching breaks up the monochrome with moderation: a chromatic accent that recalls the sartorial traditions of classic watchmaking without being decorative. The contrast exists, but it works subtly.
Production is Italian. The craftsmanship takes place in an atelier — not mass-produced. Each strap goes through the stages of cutting, edging, and hand-stitching before leaving the workshop.
Technical specifications:
- Material: Equine Shell Cordovan
- Color: Black with ecru stitching
- Available widths: 20mm / 16mm — 22mm / 20mm
- Length: 115mm (case side) / 75mm (buckle side)
- Thickness: 2.5mm
- Production: Made in Italy