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Red Nappa Italian Leather Strap
16mm x 14mm
€59,00
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Red Nappa Italian Leather Strap
€59,00
SKU: 101-LB-RED-16-ST
12h side
75 mm
6h side
115 mm
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24/48h delivery
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Atelier since 1984
Milan
Handmade in Italy
Selected leathers
Red is not a neutral color. It requires a conscious choice, a certain confidence in wearing it on your wrist. Italian nappa leather has this rare ability: to soften the boldness of the color with a smooth, almost silky surface that doesn't scream but gets noticed.
Tanned in Italy, this leather combines a fine grain with natural flexibility that quickly adapts to the wrist, requiring no break-in period. The red remains vibrant over time—it doesn't fade with the first change of season. It works equally well on a work watch as it does on a weekend watch: it's the kind of strap that transitions between contexts without losing coherence.
Each piece of nappa leather is slightly different from the next. Minor color variations compared to the images are not imperfections—they are the signature of natural leather.
Technical specifications:
- Material: Italian nappa leather
- Lug width: 16mm (case) × 14mm (buckle) — 18mm (case) × 16mm (buckle)
- Length: 115mm (case side) × 75mm (buckle side)
- Thickness: 2.9mm
- Made in Italy
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
We are committed to preparing and shipping every order as quickly as possible, working carefully to ensure your items are on their way to you as soon as possible. Need to make a return? Contact us.
It softens to your wrist.
It starts firm and, week after week, takes the shape of your wrist. The surface grows warmer to the touch, the colour gains depth where the light hits it. No plastic on top: leather that ages honestly.
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 nappa leather hold up well to daily use or is it a delicate material?
Nappa is more resistant than its softness suggests. With a thickness of 2.9mm it maintains good structure on the wrist and withstands regular use without deforming. Keep it away from prolonged water exposure and occasionally treat it with a neutral conditioner for smooth leather.
Does red tend to fade or change over time?
Red on quality Italian nappa leather has good color retention, but like any intense tint it can undergo slight variations with prolonged direct sunlight exposure. Normal use — even daily — does not compromise the color significantly in the short to medium term.
Which watches does this strap pair best with in the 18mm size?
In the 18mm × 16mm size it adapts to compact cases between 34 and 38mm in diameter — watches for women or men with contained proportions. Red works particularly well on white, silver or black dials, where chromatic contrast makes sense without appearing forced.
How do you distinguish nappa from other smooth leather types like box-calf?
Nappa is tanned in a way that enhances softness and immediate flexibility: it requires no break-in and adapts to the wrist from the first use. box-calf, by contrast, has a more rigid structure and a surface with a slight glossy effect that tends to develop over time with use. These are two different characteristics — nappa is immediate, box-calf builds its personality slowly.