Black Shell Cordovan (Padded) Leather Strap - Artisan Straps
Black Shell Cordovan (Padded) Leather Strap - Artisan Straps
Black Shell Cordovan (Padded) Leather Strap - Artisan Straps
Black Shell Cordovan (Padded) Leather Strap - Artisan Straps
Black Shell Cordovan (Padded) Leather Strap - Artisan Straps
Black Shell Cordovan (Padded) Leather Strap - Artisan Straps
Black Shell Cordovan (Padded) Leather Strap - Artisan Straps
Black Shell Cordovan (Padded) Leather Strap - Artisan Straps
Black Shell Cordovan (Padded) Leather Strap - Artisan Straps

Black Shell Cordovan (Padded) Leather Strap

Sale price$180.00 AUD
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Size: 17mm/16mm
Sizing Guide

Sizing Guide

Which size should I pick for my watch?

The Lug width refers to the distance where the strap connects with the watch and the buckle width refers to the width of the strap required to fit in between the buckle.

Our strap sizes are displayed in the following format format: Lug Width/Buckle Width

For example, if the lug width of my watch is 19mm, and the buckle width is 16mm, the correct size I would need to select is 19mm/16mm 

How long should my strap be?

While everyone’s preference for their strap lengths may differ, we don’t like our straps to be too long. A good indicator of whether a strap is too long is if the tail of the strap is visible on your wrist.  

Method 1: Measuring Your Wrist Size

  

To measure your wrist size, use a thin piece of paper, measuring tape, masking tape or string. Wrap a piece of paper around your wrist and mark where it meets the other end of the paper. Lay this piece of paper down flat and measure the total length of paper. This is your wrist size. 

Method 2: Measuring an existing strap that fits 

One quick way of finding your strap length is to measure the length of a strap you currently have. Sum up the two lengths of the long and short sides of the strap (i.e 120mm and 80mm = 200mm)  If you feel the existing strap is too long or too short, adjust the length accordingly.

Our standard sizes 

Extra Small: 95mm/65mm fits a wrist size of 5.25 - 6.0 inches 
Small: 105mm/70mm fits a wrist size of 6 - 6.75 inches 
Standard: 115mm/75mm fits a wrist size of 6.5 inches to 7.2 inches
Large: 125mm/80mm fits a wrist size of 7.2 inches to 8.25 inches
Custom: We can accomodate custom lengths for made-to-order straps

Size
Length: Small (105mm/70mm)

Length

Our Shell Cordovan is a vegetable-tanned leather from Leder Ogawa (Shinki) in Japan. Shell Cordovan is famous for its gorgeous shine and unique crease-resisting property due to the density of the leather. It requires very little care and over time, develops a beautiful patina (more so on lighter colours). Shell Cordovan begins as a high-shine leather and over time becomes duller with wear. This shine can be replenished through the application of leather conditioner and brushing vigorously.

  • Leather: Black Shell Cordovan
  • Stitching Colour: Black 
  • Strap Thickness: 4.5mm at lugs, tapering to 2.2mm
  • Temper: Medium                                                                                
  • Surface: Smooth
  • Patina: Low (For Black)                                    
  • Water Resistance: Moderate. To ensure longevity, avoid moisture or soaking our straps in water.


The sizing is in the format as follows: (LUG WIDTH/BUCKLE WIDTH)

  • The lug width refers to the width of the strap at the lugs (where it connects to the watch).
  • The buckle width refers to the width of the strap at the buckle or clasp.

For the strap length:

  • Short: 105mm/70mm will suit a 145 mm - 167.5 mm wrist size. (5.7 - 6.7 inches)
  • Standard: 115mm/75mm will suit a 162.5mm - 182.5mm wrist size. (6.4 - 7.1 inches)
  • Long: 125mm/80mm will suit a 182.5 mm - 212.5 mm wrist size. (7.1 - 8.2 inches)

For more details on strap sizes: click here

With our leather straps, we recommend avoiding prolonged contact with, and submerging the strap in water. While our leathers may have strong water resistance on the surface, water may seep through the core of the strap through the stitching holes.

Avoid contact with alcohol and solvents (think perfumes and colognes!) as this weakens the integrity of the edge finishing.


We ship worldwide from our workshop in Sydney, Australia.

Express Shipping in Australia is free for orders over AU$110

Free EMS (5-7 Days) to the USA for orders over US$75

We offer subsidised DHL Express Shipping Worldwide.

Returns:

We offer easy returns back to our workshop in Sydney, Australia or our returns address in New York, USA.

Straps must be returned in unused condition (no bending/creases and the strap holes show no signs that the buckle tongue was inserted).

Made-to-Order Straps incur a restocking fee.

For more detailed shipping: click here

The Gold Standard for Leather Watch Straps

All of our watch straps are entirely handmade, utilising traditional leather crafting techniques. They are cut, saddle stitched and edge painted by hand to ensure your straps are durable and refined. All of our straps are lined with Zermatt leather, a hypoallergenic and water-resistant french calf leather. As all our leathers are full-grain leathers, the natural characteristics of the leather will show and may vary across straps.

To learn more about how we craft our straps, click here.

Features

Quick-Release Spring Bars

Our ready-to-wear straps come with quick-release spring bars which allows you to easily install and remove the strap without the need of a tool. Say good bye to scratching the lugs of your watch!

316L Stainless Steel Buckle

Our straps comes installed with a 316L stainless steel buckle which is engraved with our Artisan Straps logo. This buckle comes with drilled lug holes allowing for easy removal without damaging the strap.

Water-resistant Calfskin Lining

In order to provide a luxurious feel, the straps are lined with Zermatt calfskin leather from Haas Tannery. This premium material is specially developed for use as a lining material and offers exceptional softness and comfort. It is also water and sweat-resistant, making it ideal for use in hot and humid climates.

Customer Reviews

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Peter

Best shell cordovan strap ive purchased!

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GLM (Sydney, Australia)
Excellent Quality

Exceptional quality and great fit.

I purchased the small size for my 6.7inch wrist and it’s perfect.

This will now be my go-to strap place

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Harry Pollock (Sydney, Australia)

Black Shell Cordovan (Padded) Leather Strap

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Ashraf Shahril (Sydney, Australia)
Great cordovan strap

Very nice strap! Well finished and supple yet sturdy feeling. Would've liked a little more taper but not a major gripe.

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Ken Dobler (Sydney, Australia)
New lease of life for Breguet

Very pleased with the new strap, much better than the Sotheby’s strap with which it came, very classy. Easy to install without tools. A fraction of the cost of a Breguet strap.

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