Shell Cordovan Watch Strap
$180.00 CAD
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Shell cordovan Watch Strap
Pair your beautiful timepiece with the most luxurious, beautiful leather in the form of a custom made strap. Made from the Japanese shell cordovan - from Shinki Hikaku - these straps will be extremely comfortable to wear as well as look their best. The watch strap is lined with soft, smooth calfskin made specifically for watch strap lining. The center section of the strap is padded with 1.2mm of leather to give it the classic, three dimensional raised look. The edges of the strap and keepers are creased with fine detailed lines.
Available in many widths, lengths and finishes. Please contact me for custom sizing if needed. The straps feature 7 holes spaced 7mm apart.
Shown here in Brown Shinki Shell Cordovan, Light Brown Stitching, Polished Buckle, 20mm Width and Standard Length.
ABOUT THE LEATHER
Shell cordovan is simply most desirable and most gorgeous types of leather in existence. It comes from one very specific area on the horse hide - above the hind legs in the rump section. In this area, the muscle fibers are extremely dense and uniform. Each horse hide only yields 2 or 3 square feet of cordovan at most so it is extremely rare and expensive.
There are only a few tanneries in the world that produce shell cordovan as it is extremely difficult to perfect and very labor intensive to produce. In my opinion, the shell cordovan from Shinki Hikaku (of Himeji, Japan) is the very best. It offers deep, rich colour and has the perfect luster finish rather than being too glossy.
MADE TO ORDER
Every piece that is commissioned though Oak & Honey is made by one pair of hands - stitched by hand, one stitch at a time. If I am not completely satisfied with the final product, it isn't fit for the client. My mission is to craft something that you will carry with pride for years to come.
Proudly handmade in Toronto, Canada.
