Black and red Shell Cordovan Horween strap 20mm handcrafted Made in Italy — Milano Straps

Black and Red Shell Cordovan Strap

20mm x 16mm
€145,00
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Black and red Shell Cordovan Horween strap 20mm handcrafted Made in Italy — Milano Straps
  • Black and red Shell Cordovan Horween strap 20mm handcrafted Made in Italy — Milano Straps
  • Black and red Shell Cordovan Horween strap 20mm handcrafted Made in Italy — Milano Straps
  • Black and red Shell Cordovan Horween strap 20mm handcrafted Made in Italy — Milano Straps
  • Black and red Shell Cordovan Horween strap 20mm handcrafted Made in Italy — Milano Straps
Black and Red Shell Cordovan Strap

Black and Red Shell Cordovan Strap

€145,00

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4.8 Customers rate us 4.8/5 based on 256 reviews.

SKU: 202-SHVI-BLRE-20-ST

Strap measurements
12h side 75 mm 6h side 115 mm
Size

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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
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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Try it on your watch

Picture it on your wrist.

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 22 mm it fits:

Seiko 5 Sports SRPD55K1

Tudor Black Bay 79220R

Citizen ProMaster JV1005-02W

IWC GST Aquatimer IW3538-03

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

Black and Red Shell Cordovan Strap

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.

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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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For my prized watches

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Jose V
Excellent

Bought this to match the seconds hand accents on my Seamaster 300 ceramic. Couldn’t be happier. Superb quality, just beautiful.

Frequently asked questions

What sizes are available?

20mm x 16mm and 22mm x 18mm. Length 115mm on the case side, 75mm on the buckle side. You choose based on your watch's lug width.

Is the colour I see in the photo exactly what I will receive?

The black and the red come from the hide itself, not from a dye applied on top. Each piece of Shell Cordovan has its own colour variations: this is part of the material, not a defect.

How does this strap change with use?

Shell Cordovan does not crack and does not lose its shape. Over time the surface gains sheen and matures. Signs of wear become part of the strap's character, not an issue.

How thick is it?

2.9mm. A dense, compact fibre, distinct to the touch from an ordinary leather.

Where is it made?

The leather is Shell Cordovan by Horween, from the Chicago tannery. The strap is entirely made in Italy.