SKU: 601-BRO-22-ST
An IWC Pilot doesn't need to show off. It needs consistency: between the aesthetic of the instrument and the strap that carries it on the wrist. The brown Novonappa leather perfectly embodies this logic — a soft, compact leather, with a slightly velvety surface that evokes military tradition without explicitly citing it.
The double-thickness profile — 4mm at the case, 2.5mm at the buckle — ensures a natural fit on the wrist, without stiffness. The 22mm lug width tapers to 20mm, maintaining correct proportions with the Pilot's case. The asymmetrical length, 130mm for the long piece and 55mm for the short piece, is designed for those who wear their watch properly: firm, centered, without play.
The manufacturing is Italian. Each unit goes through the cutting, stitching, and finishing stages in the workshop. Color variations between pieces are a sign of natural leather processing — not a defect, but confirmation of the material's authenticity.
Technical specifications:
Estimated shipping times: 2-3 business 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 carefully to ensure your items are on their way to you as soon as possible. Need to make a return? Contact us.
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
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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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.
Picked for you
No. The short end is 55mm, the long end 130mm — proportions designed for a secure fit without play. The taper from 4mm to 2.5mm helps: the leather adapts naturally without rigidity. If you’re unsure about your size, measure first: take your current watch, check how many holes you use, and compare.
No, it’s real. Novonappa is natural leather, worked and dyed in the atelier. Each piece absorbs color slightly differently — it depends on the cut point, local density, how the leather reacts. It’s not a flaw: it’s the opposite. It means your strap isn’t industrial.
No. Novonappa is already soft by nature — compact but ductile. The greater thickness at the case keeps form and fit around the lug, while the taper toward the buckle ensures the strap follows the wrist without tension. Try it on and you’ll grasp the design immediately.
It’s built for the Pilot’s standard lug width: 22mm. If yours has this measurement, it fits. If your Pilot case has a different lug width, this strap isn’t for you. Check before ordering — it’s a detail that doesn’t change after.
It’s cut, stitched and finished in the atelier — each phase is manual. Quality is consistent, but handcrafted means you’ll find constructive coherence, not sterile industrial perfection. The stitching is solid, the edges are clean. If you’re after machine-made smoothness like a glass table, this isn’t the path. If instead you appreciate something made well by skilled hands, you won’t have surprises.
