Shell Cordovan Watch Strap (20mm Lug)
Description:
A strap built for collectors. Handmade from premium Shell Cordovan sourced from Rocado (Italy) and Horween (Chicago), stitched with Vinymo thread for unrivalled strength.
The natural character of Shell Cordovan gives each strap a lustrous finish that develops a deep patina with wear. Perfect for dress watches or daily carry — it’s the last strap you’ll ever need.
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20mm lug width (fits most standard watches)
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Stitched with Vinymo thread
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Polished, burnished edges
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Quick-release spring bars available on request
Details:
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Material: Shell Cordovan (Rocado & Horween)
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Width: 20mm lug / 18mm buckle
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Length: Standard 120/75mm
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Thread: Vinymo (Japan)
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Sizing Guide
What Is a Lug — and How to Measure Yours
Choosing the right strap starts with one number: your lug width. Get it right and your new strap will fit your watch like it was made for it.
The gap between the lugs = your strap size
Three ways to measure
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Check the spec sheet
Search your watch model + 'lug width'. The manufacturer almost always lists it in millimetres.
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Measure with a ruler
Flip the watch face-down. Measure the inside distance between the two lugs (where the spring bar sits) in millimetres. Round to the nearest even number.
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Measure your old strap
If you have an existing strap, measure its width at the end that meets the case. That's your lug width.
Common sizes
18mm — smaller dress watches · 20mm — most men's watches (Submariner, Speedmaster) · 22mm — larger sport & tool watches
The Craft
The Same Leather As Our Best Selling Belts
Full-Grain, Vegetable-Tanned
A smooth satin-finish Italian leather with very little pull-up. Ages into a refined, elegant patina without losing its clean character.
HAAS Zermatt Lining
French calf lining, hypoallergenic and highly resistant to moisture. Soft against the skin for all-day comfort.
Hand-Burnished Edges
Edges sealed and polished by hand for a finish that won't fray or peel.
Made for a Lifetime
Built to be repaired, restored and worn for decades. Backed by our lifetime guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
The lug width is the distance — in millimetres — between the two lugs on your watch case where the strap attaches. Remove your existing strap and measure the gap with a ruler or calliper, or check your watch's spec sheet. Most men's watches are 18mm, 20mm or 22mm.
Walpier Rocky Nero — a premium Italian vegetable-tanned leather with a smooth satin finish and minimal pull-up. Lined with Tanneries HAAS Zermatt French calf, prized for its hypoallergenic comfort.
If your watch uses standard spring bars and falls between 18–22mm at the lugs, yes. The Chieftain ships with stainless steel spring bars included, ready to fit any compatible case.
We offer a Lifetime Guarantee. If your leather product doesn't meet our high standards, we'll repair or replace it. Not happy? We'll make it right.
Every strap is made to order in our Scottish workshop with a 5–10 working day lead time, then shipped. Free shipping on orders over £100.
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