Natural Shell Cordovan Bund Strap from the tannery Shinki Hikaku in Kobe, Japan is one of the finest shell cordovan tanneries. Our Shell Cordovan is a vegetable-tanned leather from Shinki Hikaku 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 maintenance and over time, develops a beautiful patina. Shell Cordovan begins as a high-shine leather and over time becomes more dull with wear. This shine can be replenished through the application of leather conditioner and brushing vigorously.
Bund straps are a way to give your watch a unique bold look. Originally crafted for pilots, the bund strap features an extra piece of leather within that protects the wearer's wrist from extreme temperatures that could make the metal of the watch too hot or cold against the skin
We will email you after your purchase to confirm the details of the bund pad.
Key Bund Pad Dimensions:
All of our watch straps are entirely handmade, utilising traditional leathercrafting techniques. They are cut, saddle stitched and edge painted by hand to ensure your straps are durable and develop character with wear. 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.
The two numbers in the sizing dropdown follows the following format: Lug Width/Buckle Width
The most important measurement is the Lug Width. The lug width refers to the width of the strap where it connects to the watch.
The Buckle Width refers to the width of the strap at the buckle.
For example a 20mm/16mm strap has a lug width of 20mm, and a buckle width of 16mm. This means the strap tapers from 20mm at the lugs of the watch down to 16mm at the buckle. For more information, click here.
As an approximate guide:
For information on how to measure your wrist size, click here.
With our leather straps, we recommend avoiding prolonged contact with, and submerging the strap in water.
Wiping down the lining with a damp cloth or towel every few weeks will prevent sweat and gunk from building up.
Hypoallergenic 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.
Fine Hand Stitching
Our made-to-order straps showcase a fine hand-stitching density. With a spacing of 2.4mm per stitch, this creates a very refined look. Should you wish to go for a more rugged look, we also offer thicker thread and wider density stitching at 2.7mm and 3.0mm.
Strap Thickness
Our standard unpadded strap thickness is 2.2mm and padded strap thickness tapers from 4.5mm to 2.2mm. We are able to customise the thickness of the strap accordingly.
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.
Spring Bars
Choose between regular spring bars, quick-release spring bars or no spring bars. While quick-release spring bars are our preference as we love to change straps, we also understand it's not everyones cup of tea!
Smooth & Polished Edges
The edges of our straps are finished with Italian edge paint - sealing the raw edges from wear and tear. With over 5 layers of edge paint applied and rigorous sanding in between, our straps exhibit a beautiful smooth edge.
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Paired with a Studio Underdog Pink Lemonade, this strap brings all the right vibes. The matte finish matches the brushed case, but the stitching really brings it up a notch. Can’t beat the comfort and quality of finishing either.
Looks great and very comfortable to wear.
