Horween shell cordovan in wristwatch bands for sale ebay. The look of shell cordovan is distinct, with a semigloss, smooth finish that is handdyed and will patina over time. Please note all the shell cordovan leather i use comes from the horween tannery in. Deluxewatch strap 22mm red brown horween shell cordovan leather light stitching by kuki width of buckle 20 mm please click picture to enlarge. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you.
We have three stocks in europe and reselling partners in other parts of world. The irregular oval shaped shells are tanned, stuffed, shaved, and then polished a process taking at least six months. Exclusive with a limited supply, shell cordovan is regarded as the finest material with highly desirable qualities. According to horween genuine shell cordovan this hand process takes approximately five month to be completed. Preserved in perhaps the rawest form, unlined construction, made possible into a watch strap. Fluco horween shell cordovan watch strap mens regular length padded black, brown, dark brown or light brown or natural 18mm, 20mm or 22mm finest quality, hand made in germany using a fifty step process and with a keen attention to detail, this watch strap is made from genuine shell cordovan leather from the famous chicago, usa. Comfortable, versatile leather watch straps take your timepiece from dress alligator, crocodile, lizard, horween shell cordovan, suede to sport rally, bund, riveted, aviator. Daluca shell cordovan 1 piece military watch strap black matte buckle. This is considered the finest leather in the world. Every hide is treated in special oils and waxes for 7 months and must pass tough quality control. Horween leather watch straps in genuine shell cordovan and chromexcel. These vintage looks watch band featured in strap with raw edge, stitching at lug end and a tip of a strap. Leather watch straps made from premium horween leather. From the outside, shell cordovan looks quite similar to any other shoe leather smooth, lustrous, and richly colored in shades of burgundy, brown, and black.
The thin, robust nature of shell makes it at home on. I am familiar with german made fluco straps, but are there any other strap manufacturers one should consider. The style is classic, and the leather requires little to no care and only looks better with age. It has a great look making it a little more interesting look than the normal 2 keeper strap. Fluco horween shell cordovan unlined leather watch strap 22mm. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. This leather is unique in appearance and its great durability. Many people often ask how horween glazed or unglazed shell cordovan will age. This is a repost from 2009 by nick horween which, imho is a very interesting discourse on the effect of sunlight and polish on shell cordovan. Shell cordovan leather is tanned and finished by the old fashioned method of natural pure vergetable tanning, hand staining, hand glazing and finishing. All about shell cordovan an interview with horween leather co. All straps are made with premium horween leather and sewn by hand for a distinctive look. Each shell is slowly steeped in gentle vegetable liquors. Horween shell cordovan colour 6 side stitch leather watch strap.
We even custom make or monogram any of our leather products to order. It is a horse hide, tanned by hand over a 6 month period, and offered here in a dark brown colour which goes perfectly with dark brown or grey stitching, or for something a little different try it with butterscotch thread. More than just a color, it is a very specific leather, from a particular part of a horsehide. Horween shell cordovan leather watch strap band in black. Because each strap is one of a kind and therefore the leather can have deviation from the image shown here, as no two straps are alike. Make offer horween bourbon shell cordovan watch strap. Nov 28, 2018 shell cordovan is a staple material of fine mens shoemaking, but you may wonder what makes this kind of horse. It has such a rich colour and texture which i have tried to capture in the pictures but as always some things are lost in a photo. So unique, it is only treated in one place in the world. It is buttersoft so it will perfectly copy your wrist and provide the best comfort available. These black marbled horween shell cordovan watch straps speak the language of horween leather simple, reliable, and timeless.
This is often asked in the context of both footwear and leather goods. Best leather watch strap bespoke custom shell cordovan. Horween chromexcel black full padded leather watch strap. These blue horween shell cordovan watch straps speak the language of horween leather simple, reliable, and timeless. Using horween chromexcel leather, the strap is saddle stitched by hand up to a hundred times, this gives durability with an added visual element. Pairs well with a blue cordovan strap isnt for everyone or everything, but damn, if you can pull it off maybe with an early gmt or grand seiko, youll have a look for the ages. The strap also is one if the easiest straps to wear and adjust. But the horween product that is even more famous than shell cordovan is chromexcel. Im holding a leather key case that belonged to nick horweens greatgreat grandfather, isidore horween, who founded the horween leather company in 1905. A formfunctionform original like all our creations, this minimalist design is precision laser cut and custom fit for your own watch and wrist from premium horween shell cordovanit looks as good on a timex as it does on a rolex. Fluco horween shell cordovan unlined leather watch strap. Handmade leather watch bands from finland finwatchstraps.
Shell cordovan is a very specific leather, from a particular part of a horsehide. On the cover, goldstamped lettersno cracks, no fadingspell isidores name. We ship with the fastest and most affordable options. An elegant strap done in a horween shell cordovan with box stitching and a thick free floating keeper. With a noncreasing characteristic and a mirrorlike lustre that. The leather is hand treated with natural, nourishing greases, waxes, and oils, then hand dyed for the best looking, feeling, and smelling leather youll ever strap on your wrist. Horween shell cordovan watch strap in 8 colour with box etsy. Make offer new panerai custom horween shell cordovan strap by abp 27mm 22mm 12075. A horween shell cordovan watch strap in a deep black colour. Get the best deals on horween leather strap when you shop the largest online selection at. Make offer pac straps horween leather watch strap handmade crocodile cordovan bunt 22mm. Horween shell cordovan watch strap in russia hatch grain etsy.
This finest leather is made into these finest toscana straps. Buy fluco horween shell cordovan unlined leather watch strap 22mm dark brown and other watch bands at. In fact, this was the only product produced at that time. Ashland leather crafts mens handmade leather wallets from leathers like horween shell cordovan and chromexcel. The original product horween started producing in 1905 was shell cordovan.
For over a year now weve been bringing you handmade italian leather watch straps and pouches, and just a few weeks ago we added some nylon nato straps to the mix. Its the first and only watch fair of its kind, and the largest in the united states. Watch straps leather watch bands shell cordovan strap. Daluca shell cordovan nato watch strap color 8 matte buckle.
Horween highest quality leather made in america since 1905. Often marked as, simply, cxl, this is the type of leather that goes through exactly 89 processes from the raw hide to the end product and takes 28 days of work. Buy fluco horween shell cordovan unlined leather watch strap 20mm black and other watch bands at. However, shell cordovan is the only leather where you can completely remove a scratch. Horween shell cordovan watch strap in russia hatch grain. Apr 02, 2014 hey guys, here is a small selection of my hand made shell cordovan watch straps for sale. So enjoy the product photos, but if youre looking for a cookie cutter strap made on a machine in china, this isnt for you. The horween leather company has set the standard for the highest quality leathers since 1905. Shell cordovan is a very rare and special leather and makes a beautiful watch strap. Watch strap specialist shell cordovan watch straps 22mm. This wallet is 100% hand stitched and each edge has been burnished or rolled. Horween shell cordovan is on of the most coveted leathers in the world due to its strength, feel, and ability to take on one of the richest patinas. Hand made in italy using the original kodiak waterproof leather for backing for additional durability.
Horween shell cordovan 26 22mm saddle with mayching stitching. Buy horween shell cordovan leather watch strap brown, 22mm and other watch bands at. Pac straps horween leather watch strap band handmade chicago gray red 24mm. Horween shell cordovan leather watch band, beautiful dark brown dark cognac color. The cordovan is tanned, stuffed, shaved, and then polished by hand in chicago, il usa. New 22mm horween soft cow leather strap navy blue thick watch band for panerai. We start with the best full grain, vegetable tanned shells which are selected for quality, color, and texture. Each fully custom made watch strap is 100% handmade to your specifications from genuine shell cordovan leather that is sourced from three of the finest tanneries in the world that include horween chicago, il, rocado italy and shinki hikaku japan. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Black, dark cognac, color8, dark green horween shell cordovan or whiskey toscana, italy shell cordovan standart strap measurements are 80mm and 120mm long could make longer or shorter 24mm to 22mm or 22mm to 20mm 20mm to 18mm wide.
One of the most thought after leather, a horse leather, shell cordovan by horween. Our take tanned at the worldfamous horween leather company in chicago, illinois, shell cordovan has become some of the most sought after leathers in the world. You can find the best source of information on the chromexcel process here, written by nick horween. Horween shell cordovan leather watch strap brown, 22mm. Watch strap horween shell cordovan model no kulcc125s manufacturerbrand. These natural horween shell cordovan watch straps speak the language of horween leather simple, reliable, and timeless. Shell cordovan has highly desirable qualities such as the noncreasing characteristic, lustre and its ability to develop a great patina. Horween genuine shell cordovan is the art of tanning at its finest. We adapted the tannage slightly by increasing its fat and oil content to make it more supple. Theres going to be variability not only from batch to batch of the leather, but also from individual strap to strap. The shell cordovan leather is a very unique product.
Mar 30, 2015 there are many reasons why i chose horween shell cordovan for my straps. Shell cordovan by horween unlined strap chronoworld. Fluco horween shell cordovan 22mm brown leather watch strap. Stuffed with oils and waxes, the leather has the ability to develop a great patina over time. Horween chromexcel black racing leather watch strap the. A shell is the connective tissue found underneath the hide on a horses rump. Horween shell cordovan straps made right here in the usa. Finwatchstraps is an independent leather watch bands and accessories crafting familyowned company. This classic bifold wallet has six card pockets and is made of our shell cordovan inside and out.
Horween shell cordovan straps for panerai watches tc straps. Cordovan is a delicate leather but it will age nicely to the owners unique character with use. We produce watch straps, watch rolls and belts to order, offering broad customization options to fit your preferences and needs perfectly, using premium leathers from the world famous tanneries located in italy, uk, us, and finland. We supply raw material from responsible and trusted sources in europe. Horween shell cordovan is legendary in highend shoemaking, and its unique characteristics make it sought after for watch straps as well. Shell cordovan was used in razor strops to hone straight razors. Using horween chromexcel leather, the strap is saddle stitched by hand for durability. Shell cordovan wallet whiskey genuine horween products. Horween shell cordovan straps for panerai watches one of the most famous leathers in the world now made for panerai watches. The unmatched durability along with the hardwearing nature of shell makes them last through your toughest days and even multiple lifetimes. Ashland leather wallets are made from world famous horween shell cordovan. Daluca shell cordovan nato watch strap color 8 matte.
Each strap is individually cut by hand and stitched to the specifications of the customer, ensuring that each strap will be unique and tailor made. The straps are hand made by me in slovakia, eu 1, horween shell cordovan bund strap color. The shellcordovan leather shines in the overhead light, still oily after however many decades. Esteemed for its longevity, jack foster shell cordovan watch bands will last generations. Dec 28, 2014 from time to time i ask guests to post an entry thats of interest to me and hopefully to you. Horween shell cordovan straps now available in the hodinkee shop. This is why we are so proud of our shell cordovan leather. Choose from a wide array of colours, styles, sizes, lengths, threads, etc. Unlined blue shell cordovan watch strap hodinkee shop. Horween shell cordovan leather watch straps who makes the best. Well today were bringing you another new addition to the hodinkee shop.
Watch widths are sized in 18mm, 20mm, 22mm, and 24mm. Handmade watch strap made with beautiful shell cordovan leather from horween tannery, chicago. Shell cordovan leather explained gentlemans gazette. In addition to its tough wearing and noncreasing characteristic, cordovan has a lustre like no other. Sign up for email alerts and get 10% off your first strap purchase. Horween shell cordovan is different than all other cordovan straps. Upgrade your watch with these affordable horween leather. Here at christopher ward, we recognise the importance a strap can have on a watch. I am looking for high quality 20mm wide straps made of horween shell cordovan leather for a pilot style watch. Using horween shell cordovan that is regarded as the finest leather, the strap is saddle stitched by hand up to a hundred times, this gives durability with an added visual element. Famous vegetable tanned genuine shell cordovan leather is processed at location on the corner of elston and ashland in chicago, illinois. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns.
The house of straps hand made leather watch straps. Shell cordovan comes from a fibrous flat muscle beneath the rump of a horse and it goes through a 6 months tanning process of 100 different steps. When folded or flexed, the pull up effect shows through the temporary lightening of colours. Windup watch fair is a 3day long watch culture event featuring a range of curated watch brands, accessories and ephemera. Horween shell cordovan natural unlined side stitch leather watch strap. Jun 04, 20 how long has horween been making shell cordovan. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Fluco brown horween shell cordovan watch strap padded horween leather 18mm, 20mm or 22mm.
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