SKU: 202-SHVI-BLRE-20-ST
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:
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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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.
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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
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.
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.
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.
2.9mm. A dense, compact fibre, distinct to the touch from an ordinary leather.
The leather is Shell Cordovan by Horween, from the Chicago tannery. The strap is entirely made in Italy.
