Strap 101 – Materials

Calfskin is the denim of watch-strap materials. Its fine surface works with everything, it feels supple and it is durable. In short, this is the ideal strap for: EVERYTHING. That is why we offer it in a wide range of colours, so your watch can be matched to EVERYTHING.

Novonappa leather comes from the French Haas tannery, founded in 1842. It is renowned worldwide for its exceptional quality and use in French luxury bags and wallets. The elaborate tanning process makes the leather remarkably soft from day one, while allowing it to develop a particularly beautiful patina over time.

What looks more luxurious than suede – whether on an overshirt or a bag? Few materials drape more beautifully or feel better in the hand. Unfortunately, few age faster or less gracefully either.

We found a solution that offers the look and feel of suede without the drawbacks. After all, luxury car seats need to be beautiful and practical too – and that is exactly where we took our inspiration. We use Alcantara, the material often paired with a V8 or a flat-six under the bonnet. It has the supple surface and play of light, yet it can be wiped clean. What works in a car interior can easily handle everyday life on the wrist. Alcantara is so durable that we even use it on the underside of the strap, so its pleasant texture sits directly against the skin. That also makes the strap vegan.

Our Alcantara strap is as elegant as it is durable, expertly hand-stitched – and vegan.

The material comes from horses. It has a natural lustre that gives every colour depth. At the same time, it is exceptionally durable and grows more beautiful with age. It has also become rare. Since horses are no longer commonly kept as working animals, only a handful of tanneries still produce Cordovan. That is why it is mainly used for the finest footwear – and by us for watch straps. Naturally, our colour range includes the famous “No. 8”.

Lambskin is exceptionally soft and has a fine grain. It is the cashmere jumper of watch straps. That is why we offer it with the highest possible level of hand craftsmanship: a quiet-luxury option for anyone who finds alligator a little too loud.