Natural Calfskin Rally Strap
SKU: 204-SP-NAT-19-ST
Perforations are not a decorative detail. They originated on 1960s race tracks, when drivers needed a strap that breathed during races — and they have remained because they still work today. The Rally in natural calfskin by Milano Straps recaptures that geometry without romanticizing it: every hole is precisely placed, every stitch is hand-reinforced.
The natural-toned Italian calfskin has a unique quality that few materials can boast: it doesn't stay the same. In the first few months, it develops a patina that depends on how it's worn, the light it's exposed to, and the wrist it adorns. It's not wear and tear — it's character forming. Each strap, in the end, is unique.
The profile is deliberately essential: 2.5mm thick, reinforced stitching, no superfluous elements. It suits vintage chronographs as well as pilot watches, without aesthetic compromises. The natural, warm, and untreated tone works well with light dials, brushed cases, and applied indices. But it's neutral enough not to impose a mandatory pairing.
Each piece leaves the Milanese workshop with slight variations in shade compared to the previous one. It's not an imprecision — it's the signature of hand-worked leather, a sign that it's not a mass-produced item.
Technical specifications:
- Material: Natural Italian calfskin
- Design: Perforated rally, inspired by 1960s and 1970s racing straps
- Available widths: 18mm × 16mm / 19mm × 16mm / 20mm × 16mm / 22mm × 20mm / 24mm × 20mm
- Length: 115mm (long strap) × 75mm (short strap)
- Thickness: 2.5mm
- Stitching: Reinforced, hand-stitched
- Origin: 100% Milanese craftsmanship — Made in Milan, Italy
- Note: Each piece may show slight variations in tone, characteristic of natural hand-processing
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.
The next step
The right strap isn’t chosen. It is built, together.
From the atelier appointment to delivery, every step is designed for those who know that things done well take time. Your watch deserves exactly what it deserves.
Request an appointment →What we offer
- We guide you through every step — with exclusive images directly from our atelier
- Over 50 artisanal steps for each strap — from leather selection to final stitching
- The time it takes to do extraordinary things — four, five weeks. Not a day less.
- An object designed to last a lifetime — cared for by us for eighteen months
- The right leather for your watch — chosen together, in the atelier, only for you
By appointment only · Milan
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The joy of little things
Have you ever wished you could change your watch strap as easily as you swap your shoes? Now you can.
Every strap we sell comes with built-in quick-release spring bars. The real joy is the instant transformation: with a flick of a finger, you can completely renew your watch's look. Go from a leather strap for the office to a silicone one for the gym in a heartbeat. It's the most satisfying way to play with your style.
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