The Best Leather For Watch Straps?
A visual glossary to the other part of your watch appearance that gets most attention!
Watch straps are essential accessories that enhances the overall look of your watch.
Leather watch straps are one of the most popular watch straps on the market due to variety of shades and textures it offers, but not all of them are created equal. Learn more about the best types of leather for watch straps here.
Below are 4 of the best leathers for watch straps in terms of style, durability and longevity.
The 4 Best Leathers For Watch Straps Are:
- Full grain leather
- Shell cordovan leather
- Alligator leather
- Suede leather
1.Full grain Leather
Full grain leather is one of the most commonly used leathers for luxury brand watches for its durability & longitivtiy and a safe go to for day or night time wear. Most of the premium leather straps are full grain leather because it is super comfortable and classic.
The durability and toughness of this leather make it suitable for goods that see heavy and rough use and require long-lasting performance. It will develop a rich patina as it ages, lending it a beauty that is much sought after by watch aficionados.
Full grain leather, apart from being durable, has a tighter grain which tends to hold together and therefore is more durable.
Indian Leather Craft - Handmade full grain Italian leather straps
Italian pueblo leather strap, one of the most eye catching leather from Badalassi Carlo tannery, which is a member of the Genuine Italian Vegetable Tanned Leather Consortium.
A leather with unique rustic texture that ages well with time and use , adding a unique characteristic to the overall look of your watch. Italian pueblo leather straps perfectly walks the line between rustic and sophisticated
2. Shell Cordovan Leather
Shell cordovan is a type of leather commonly used in high-end shoemaking, wallets and watch straps, and known for its aesthetic qualities and exceptional durability. Cordovan is an equine leather made from the fibrous flat connective tissue (or shell) beneath the hide on the rump of the horse.
Shell cordovan has a unique non-creasing characteristic. Because it is made of connective tissue, it is smooth and lacks the pebbled effect of leather derived from animal skin.
If you’re looking for a luxury watch strap that can guarantee longevity and durability, Shell cordovan straps are the ones to choose.
Indian Leather Craft - Shell cordovan leather strap
A classy watch strap crafted from refined shell cordovan leather for a glossy, uniform look and exceptional durability. Handmade for individuals with voluptuary taste & style
3. Alligator Leather
Alligator leather is known as an exotic leather that can be used for a wide variety of luxury products including high end watch straps. Alligator leather is soft, smooth, and quite flexible; therefore, watch straps crafted from alligator leather will be highly elastic.
Alligator watch strap are a must have for every luxury brand watch collectors and owners, apart from offering durability it offers a premium look that elevates your wrist game & style.
4. Suede Leather
Suede tends to offer a more casual, yet still considerate look and can be worn in any occasion or time. Due to its soft touch, and zero break in it's the comfiest leather watch strap by far. So, If you're aiming for comfort as well as style, suede leather straps might be the perfect strap material for you.
Indian Leather Craft - Suede leather strap
Super comfortable soft suede (goat) leather straps available in variety of shades to exponentially enhance your watch look suiting your style.
