Straps produced with brown shell cordovan leather will be approx 4mm thick and are priced as follows. Horween shell cordovan straps now available in the hodinkee shop. A few weeks ago, i had the chance to pay a visit to the horween leather company in chicago, where i received a guided tour by nick horween. Schofield shell cordovan watch straps are tanned in england from english horse leather. Horween shell cordovan straps made right here in the usa. Horween chromexel watch band, black 20mm band, 20mm watch band, horween leather watch strap, genuine leather watch band, high quality band watchchas 5 out. Available both lined and unlined, in a wide variety of colors, these straps are simple, durable, beautiful, and above all, comfortable. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. While most leather watch straps are made of two layers of leather, lining, and edge stitching, cordovan is thick and durable enough to be made into a strap with just a single layer of. The cordovan is tanned, stuffed, shaved, and then polished by hand in chicago, il usa. Shell cordovan black leather watch strap minimalist style. Horween shell cordovan leather watch straps who makes the best. The upper layer is horween shell cordovan and the bottom layer is the finest cowhide.
Rover haven sells custom made shell cordovan watch straps. New horween shell cordovan watch straps are now officially available. Horween shell cordovan leather watch strap dark brown, 20mm. Exclusive with a limited supply, shell cordovan is regarded as the finest material with highly desirable qualities. Jack foster shell cordovan leather watch straps are made of the finest leather available. By partnering directly with the brands we carry, we guarantee 100% authenticity of everything we sell. All about shell cordovan an interview with horween. Tanned in chicago, the exclusive watchstraps for nomos glashutte are made from a small area on a horses back. We all know that horween shell cordovan leather is ideal for making beautiful, enduring footwear, but you may not have realized that its characteristics make a magnificent watch strap as well. Horween shell cordovan straps for panerai watches one of the most famous leathers in the world now made for panerai watches. But what exactly is it and why is it so appreciated. Well, now you can get straps for your panerai watch made from the genuine horween shell cordovan leather in 3 colors. Black genuine horween shell cordovan strap weiss weiss. Hand made in italy using the original kodiak waterproof leather for backing for additional durability.
Horween and cordovan watch straps from usd36 on kickstarter. Cordovan refers to a type of soft leather that was originally made from goatskin, but today is usually crafted from horsehide. Essex is an remarkable full vegetable tanned leather from horween leather in chicago, illinois. Please note all the shell cordovan leather i use comes from the horween tannery in the usa.
Europelli is an exclusive brand specializing in straps for panerai and other worldclass sport watches. Jan 25, 2018 the perfect gift for a watch enthusiast 10 best straps for your rolex, omega, seiko, fortis, timex duration. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Horween leather specifically hardwearing shell cordovan is as good a choice as any. The classic from horween genuine shell cordovan, one of the. Each strap is crafted from horween s genuine shell cordovan. This wallet is 100% hand stitched and each edge has been burnished or rolled. Carmina burgundy cordovan leather double monk straps the. Cxl is one of horweens bestknown leather lines, for good reason. 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. Now that you know your wrist measurement, you can either ask for my assistance in selecting a strap length, or simply refer to the sizing chart toward the bottom of this page. Nov 28, 2018 shell cordovan is a staple material of fine mens shoemaking, but you may wonder what makes this kind of horse. Considered the finest leather in the world, the hide comes from the rump of a horse.
Jack foster specializes in fine quality, handmade leather products, including watch straps, belts, bags, and leather accessories for men and women. The perfect gift for a watch enthusiast 10 best straps for your rolex, omega, seiko, fortis, timex duration. It is a full grain, hot stuffed leather containing a proprietary blend of oils and waxes, leading to an incredible pull up effect. Custom hand made horween chromexcel leather watch straps by. Many people often ask how horween glazed or unglazed shell cordovan will age. Tanned at the worldfamous horween leather company in chicago, illinois, shell cordovan has become some of the most sought after leather in the world. Eight shell cordovan colors, including rare and limited colors, are also available. An is raising funds for custom hand made horween chromexcel leather watch straps on kickstarter. Jpm italian shell cordovan watch strap in burgundy. This finest leather is made into these finest toscana straps. Fs horween shell cordovan straps sorted jankoxxx feb 18, 2016. Its durable, has a rich look and feel, and will develop a spectacular patina over time. Horween shell cordovan and chromexcel straps made in the us. Dec 28, 2014 there are many reasons genuine horween shell cordovan is so desirable, i.
Remember when you wore weejuns shoes made from horween shell cordovan. Schofield genuine shell cordovan watch straps schofield watch. Straps premium calfskin, suede, and exotic leather watch straps hand crafted by the finest artisans in italy, the u. I am currently offering 18x18mm, 19x19mm, 20x20mm, 21x21mm, 22x22mm, 23x23mm, 24x24mm, and 26x26mm straps in any length. If youve invested in a highend, longlasting timepiece, it makes sense to apply that ethos of enduring quality to the strap as well. Famous vegetable tanned genuine shell cordovan leather is processed at location on the corner of elston and ashland in chicago, illinois. Sign up for email alerts and get 10% off your first strap purchase. From the waxy chromexcel to the flawless grain of shell cordovan. We even offer free shipping and returns, and a complimentary extended year warranty on all watches, so you can be confident youll be happy with your purchase. It is buttersoft so it will perfectly copy your wrist and provide the best comfort available. Horween shell cordovan watch straps the house of straps. Cognac selectheure horween shell cordovan leather watch.
Introducing horween shell cordovan singlepiece straps now available in the hodinkee shop we love a good strap here at hodinkee, and we are always on the hunt to find even more great options to pass along to you. If you ask me, these are the finest straps in the land. Horween genuine shell cordovan is the art of tanning at its finest. Upgrade your watch with these affordable horween leather straps. Ive experienced a little discoloration from sweat on the tan strap i have, but far less than ive seen on ordinary cow leather straps actually one of the reasons i put the reverso on cordovan for the summer. Unlined natural shell cordovan watch strap hodinkee shop. This leather is unique in appearance and its great durability. Shell cordovan is a staple material of fine mens shoemaking, but you may wonder what makes this kind of horse. More than just a color, it is a very specific leather, from a particular part of a horsehide. Buckleguy carries a large range of horween leather straps in a variety of leathers, weights, colors, and widths. Upgrade your watch with these affordable horween leather. Handcrafted and handfinished in italy by the eponymous jean paul menicucci himself, this horween chicago shell cordovan strap is wrought from soft, supple leather with an applied lacquer finish on the upper side for a strikingly shiny effect. For more than 100 years, their goal has been to make the worlds best leather. Shell cordovan was used in razor strops to hone straight razors.
Makr designs and produces handmade leather goods, wallets, bags, iphone and ipad sleeves, key chains, accessories and studio furnishings. Look no further than our hand stitched straps using the world famous horween leather. Horween leather watch straps, by toscana the horween leather company was founded in 1905. Feb 18, 2016 horween shell cordovan 2 piece this strap is made from 2 layers. I am looking for high quality 20mm wide straps made of horween shell cordovan leather for a pilot style watch. The buttonstud watch strap from form function form, or fff, is made from cordovan leather from horween. Smooth, thick, and almost indestructible, it accommodates itself to every watch and wearer. We offer a wide range of tannages from our vegetable tanned genuine shell cordovan to sport leathers and footwear leathers, such as chromexcel. As always, all of our leather is processed at our location on the corner of elston and ashland in chicago. 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.
Sold horween shell cordovan straps jankoxxx mar 30, 2015. Buy horween shell cordovan leather watch strap black, 20mm and other watch bands at. Making the best means doing lots of little things right. Apple watch straps collection horween leather jack foster. The style is classic, and the leather requires little to no care and only looks better with age. Horween shell cordovan leather watch straps who makes. Getting started with horween leathers can seem a little daunting but today we will try to set you. Horween shell cordovan leather watch strap black, 20mm. Selectheure watch strap made from the genuine shell cordovan leather supplied from the famous horween tannery chicago, usa. We now offer straps in two different lengths and four different lug width sizes. Buy horween shell cordovan leather watch strap dark brown, 20mm and other watch bands at. Get a well made leather watch strap and never worry about watch straps breaking apart again.
Horween shell cordovan leather watch strap color 8 brown handmade custom sizes 16mm, 18mm, 20mm, 22mm, 24mm limited production. However, shell cordovan is the only leather where you can completely remove a scratch. Introducing horween shell cordovan singlepiece straps. You can find the best source of information on the chromexcel process here, written by nick horween. Horween shell cordovan straps for panerai watches tc straps. Hot stuffed with oils and waxes, the high grease content allows minor scratches and scuffs to be easily brushed or rubbed off.
This classic bifold wallet has six card pockets and is made of our shell cordovan inside and out. The original product horween started producing in 1905 was shell cordovan. Standard apple watch strap with navy toscana shell cordovan leather. 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. Tanned in chicago, the exclusive watchstraps for nomos glashutte are. Horween leather company chicago gentlemans gazette.
The classic from horween genuine shell cordovan, one of the finest leathers in the world durable and quite comfortable. Very rare leather with perfect attributes and unequaled style. The custommade watch strap, handmade out of famous horween shell cordovan leather. Shell cordovan is a very specific leather, from a particular part of a horsehide.
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. Apr 29, 2012 we all know that horween shell cordovan leather is ideal for making beautiful, enduring footwear, but you may not have realized that its characteristics make a magnificent watch strap as well. In fact, this was the only product produced at that time. According to the listing, this strap is hand made in germany using horween cordovan shell leather. Typical leather with unequaled attributes, the real one from the famous horween tannery chicago with. Horween leather is great for watch straps, bags straps, shoes, wallets, small leather accessories, bags, belts, and. Since 1905 is horween standing for highest quality leather made in the usa. Our signature styling and handmade construction create beautiful leather watch bands that can be handed down through the generations.
The irregular oval shaped shells are tanned, stuffed, shaved, and then polished a process taking at least six months. Jun 04, 20 how long has horween been making shell cordovan. Shell cordovan or cordovan is a type of leather commonly used in highend shoemaking. Chromexcel and shell cordovan will scratch and scuff rather easily and, due to the high grease content, these scratches can be buffed out rather easily. Horween shell cordovan watch strap in russia hatch grain etsy. Horween shell cordovan selectheure leather watch straps. Understandably, shell cordovan straps rarely come cheap, but thanks to a.
Shell cordovan wallet whiskey genuine horween products. Horween shell cordovan and chromexcel straps made in the us even and odd lug sizes, tapered or straight i have made custom straps for years and ship worldwide. Best leather watch strap bespoke custom shell cordovan. The hodinkee shop is an authorized retailer of new watches from a growing but carefully curated set of brands. Select the length that you prefer and the width your watch requires. Horween shell cordovan watch strap in russia hatch grain watch straps, vintage watches, hand. Well today were bringing you another new addition to the hodinkee shop. I am not working with electrical tools in the process, and all is being cut, sewn and punched by hand. Mario paci xxv horween shell cordovan in black with mp sewn in buckle.
If youre a leather or watch lover, you may have stumbled on term watch bands made from horween leather. Shell cordovan leather explained gentlemans gazette. Nick is a fifth generation family employee, after he had a short 3year intermezzo as a chef in nyc. It means never mistaking fastest or cheapest with the best. These vintage looks watch band featured in strap with raw edge, stitching at lug end and a tip of a strap. Horween chromexcel or shell cordovan watch straps strapcode. No where else in the world can you source such a wide variety of unique leather for projects of all types. The shells endure a 6month tanning process at horween, the oldest operating tannery in america. Fff boasts that theirs was the first buttonstud watchband, which they released in 2012.
A client of ours recently came in wearing a pair of leffot ivy loafers in navy shell cordovan. Most panerai collectors that have purchased one have come back for at least one more. So, in addition to carrying our italian leather and suede straps. Horween is producing all kinds of leather, but the shell cordovan is their most. Once again i am offering my hand made straps for your watches all straps are hand made by me using selected leathers, mainly shell cordovan from horween. All about shell cordovan an interview with horween leather co. Carmina burgundy cordovan leather double monk straps the rake.
Fs horween shell cordovan straps sorted omega forums. Weve got both lined and unlined straps in a variety of sizes and colors, so there really is a. Founded in 1905, horween leathers are still produced in chicago, il, usa. Cordovan is a globally coveted leather for the finest leather goods. These blue horween shell cordovan watch straps speak the language of horween leather simple, reliable, and timeless. From time to time i ask guests to post an entry thats of interest to me and hopefully to you. The shell cordovan used for this strap show already some patina and will gather more pretty quickly color. A brief guide to buying horween leather makesupply.
The unmatched durability along with the hardwearing nature of shell makes them last through your toughest days and even multiple lifetimes. 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. Horween highest quality leather made in america since 1905. Essex is drum tanned using the same natural extracts from tree bark that is used to tan horweens world renowned shell cordovan. Each strap is individually handmade in the usa by expert leather craftsmen. I have two straps from the material for my reverso, and ive found it to be supple and very durable. The horween leather company has set the standard for the highest quality leathers since 1905. Skilled artisans tan, stuff, polish, steep in vegetable liquors, hand curry, and hand shave each piece of shell.
Crafted from horween shell cordovan leather, you wont find double monk straps much sharper than carminas. Created from the brands semipointed inca last and rendered in deep oxblood, this pair has a barktanned leather sole, silver buckles, captoe and goodyear welt for durability. Horween shell cordovan bund xl style strap comes in two colors. Horween leather watch straps, by toscana island watch inc. There are many reasons why i chose horween shell cordovan for my straps. I dont know much about leather other than this is supposed to be one of the highest grade leathers out there. This is often asked in the context of both footwear and leather goods. Horween leather watch straps horween chromexcel leather is characterized by a rich pull up effect which is the temporary lightening of colours when folded or flexed. Today, we want you to join us on a tour through the horween tannery and next week we focus on their world famous shell cordovan leather. Like the horween shell cordovan straps that are offered by watches 24 seven, this wallet is made of the same leather.