Embossed Azure Epsom Strap
20mm x 18mm / Steel
€120,00
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Embossed Azure Epsom Strap
€120,00
SKU: 206-HSC-LBL-20-ST
12h side
75 mm
6h side
115 mm
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Atelier since 1984
Milan
Handmade in Italy
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Epsom's geometric embossing is not decoration – it's structure. Each micro-cell imposes order on the color, protecting and retaining it. In light blue, this process produces something precise: a color with character without being random, freshness without fragility.
Epsom leather is premium calfskin processed with controlled pressure to obtain a rigid and uniform texture. The same constructive logic that makes Epsom accessories maintenance-free works here on the same principle: the embossing repels scratches, maintains its shape under pressure, and weighs significantly less than equivalent smooth leather – a real advantage on large cases like those of divers.
The chosen light blue is not a pastel. It has depth. The micro-cells of the embossing capture light obliquely, creating a three-dimensionality that prevents the color from appearing flat on the dial. The result changes with the angle of the wrist – not ostentatiously, but precisely.
On the light blue Seamaster or the Aquatimer, this strap does more than just support the chromatic theme: it builds it. On an Oyster Perpetual with a turquoise dial or a light blue Tudor Black Bay, it becomes the connection between watch and wrist without forcing it. The brushed or polished steel case is the ideal context – the contrast between metal and embossed texture is clean, direct.
Maintenance consists of wiping with a damp cloth. No conditioner, no treatment. The light blue of the first day resists sun, sweat, and continuous use without fading. It's in the nature of the material, not a promise.
Technical specifications:
- Material: Embossed Epsom leather (premium calfskin)
- Texture: Rigid geometric embossing
- Color: Light blue (stable, non-fading)
- Available widths: 20mm × 18mm / 22mm × 20mm / 24mm × 22mm
- Length: 115mm × 75mm
- Thickness: 3mm at the lug, 2.5mm at the buckle
- Maintenance: Damp cloth – no products needed
- Origin: Made in Milan, Italy
- Recommended compatibility: Omega Seamaster light blue, IWC Aquatimer, Rolex Oyster Perpetual light blue/turquoise, Tudor Black Bay light blue, Omega Aqua Terra, divers with light blue dials
Estimated shipping in 2-3 business days
Estimated shipping times: 2-3 business days (Italy), 7-9 days (European market), 15-21 days (international market).
SHIPPING & RETURNS
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It holds its shape, holds its colour.
Fine embossed calf: firm in just the right way, it neither softens nor loses its line. It resists scratches and water better than a smooth leather, and the colour stays vivid.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Epsom embossing really withstand daily use on a diver like the Seamaster?
Yes, it’s one of the contexts where Epsom performs best. The rigid geometric texture distributes pressure uniformly and doesn’t absorb moisture like smooth leather. On a 41mm or larger Seamaster, the material’s lightness—approximately 30% less than equivalent leathers—offsets case weight without yielding to shape over time.
Does the blue tend to shift or fade with prolonged sun exposure?
No. Epsom embossing is not merely aesthetic: the micro-cellular structure protects the pigment from UV exposure and perspiration, the two primary causes of fading in colored leathers. The blue remains tonally stable even with intensive summer use. There’s no need to avoid direct sunlight exposure as you would with hand-dyed box-calf.
Does it work on watches with non-blue dials, or does it risk looking out of context?
It depends on the case and dial. On polished or brushed steel with white, grey, or silver dials, Epsom blue performs well as an autonomous chromatic element without requiring direct correspondence. It becomes more challenging to manage on watches with warm dials—brown, champagne, gold—where the contrast may appear disjointed. In that case, we suggest writing to us with the watch reference before deciding.
What is the practical difference between choosing 20mm×18mm and 22mm×20mm on the same watch?
The lug width must correspond exactly to the distance between the watch’s horns—this is the fixed measurement. The buckle width (18mm or 20mm) determines which buckle or deployant to pair and the visual comfort on the wrist: a narrower closure on the strap is more discreet, a wider one provides continuity with the strap’s width. If you’re unsure about the correct measurement for your watch, the model reference is sufficient for us to indicate the right combination.