Black and White Driver Leather Strap
Black / 18 mm x 16 mm / Steel
€130,00
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Black and White Driver Leather Strap
€130,00
SKU: 304-BKW-18-ST
12h side
75 mm
6h side
115 mm
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Atelier since 1984
Milan
Handmade in Italy
Selected leathers
Black and white: motorsport's oldest contrast. That of panda dials, fabric helmets, smoky oil and petrol pits. The Driver was born from there — from the aesthetics of vintage racing, when a chronograph on a driver's wrist was a tool, not a style statement.
The leather is Italian full-grain calfskin: fine grain, compact fiber, a surface that doesn't surrender to wear but absorbs it and translates it into character. The edges are burned and sealed by hand, one by one — a process that protects the cut and, over time, builds a patina that each strap develops differently. The waxed polyester thread stitching follows the same logic as automotive saddlery: constant tension, uniform stitches, long-lasting durability.
The chromatic contrast is not decorative. It is structural. It works on a sports chronograph as well as on a dress watch, on a panda dial as well as on a skeletonized one. The Driver doesn't adapt — it remains itself and lets the watch find its own balance.
Technical specifications:
- Material: Full-grain calfskin leather
- Stitching: Matching waxed polyester thread
- Edges: Hand-burned and sealed
- Available widths: 18mm × 16mm / 19mm × 16mm / 20mm × 16mm / 21mm × 18mm / 22mm × 20mm / 24mm × 20mm
- Length: 115mm × 75mm
- Thickness: 2.5mm
- Origin: Made in Italy
Compatible with any watch with standard lugs — Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Tudor, IWC, Grand Seiko, Cartier and others. The size to choose corresponds to the lug width of your watch.
Each strap is made from natural leathers: variations in grain and shade are inherent to the material, not imperfections. For any questions about sizes or pairings, please contact us.
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
Will this strap really hold up over time, or will the white turn grey after a year?
It is Italian full-grain calfskin — the fibre is compact and the grain fine. It does not surrender to wear, it absorbs it and translates it into character. The white and black do not fade by construction: the contrast is structural, not decorative. Over time it develops a personal patina, but that is the strap’s story, not degradation. The edges, burnished and sealed by hand, protect the cut and consolidate this evolution.
I have a Rolex Submariner 40 with 20mm lugs. Will this Driver fit?
Yes. The Driver is available in 20mm × 16mm and compatible with any watch with standard lugs — Rolex included. The width refers to the lug width, which for your Submariner is precisely that. Total length: 115mm × 75mm, thickness 2.5mm.
How do the stitches hold up? I know leather moves, and I wouldn’t want them to start tearing at some point.
Waxed polyester thread in matching tone — it is not linen, it is not cotton. It follows the same logic as automotive upholstery: constant tension, uniform stitches, lasting hold. Precisely because calfskin moves and works, the waxed thread remains consistent and does not slacken. It is not an aesthetic choice, it is technical.
Does black and white really work on everything, or is it one of those straps that only suits certain watches?
It works on a sports chronograph as well as on a dress watch, on a panda dial as well as on a skeletonised one. The Driver does not adapt — it remains itself and lets the watch find its own balance. It was born from motorsport aesthetics, but the chromatic contrast is structural, not decorative.
At what point in the manufacturing process do the edges get damaged? I am concerned that without protection they will fray immediately.
The edges are burnished and sealed by hand, one by one. This process protects the cut and over time builds a patina that every strap develops differently. It is not a temporary protection — it is a structural sealing that endures.