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Ostend Thick Padded Leather Watch Strap - Cavallo Brown
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Ostend Thick Padded Leather Watch Strap - Cavallo Brown
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Each Ostend leather watch strap is a unique and timeless piece that has been meticulously crafted by hand at a family-run workshop in Oostende, Belgium. Their experienced craftsmen dedicate a great deal of time to creating each watch strap, never compromising on quality and always striving to offer the best possible leathers.
To learn more about the craftsmanship behind this strap, click here.
This strap is handmade from horse leather that has been vegetable-tanned with leaves and olive tree bark, achieving a beautiful and supple grain that feels very comfortable on the wrist. The patina of the leather pairs beautifully with a vintage timepiece or racing-style chronograph, feeling luxuriously soft even when first worn.
The handstitched edge of the leather watch strap has been expertly executed using contrasting thread and hand-painted with a colour stain to match the leather. This watch strap is designed to fit larger watches such as the Breitling Navitimer and is available in several lug widths. This watch strap tapers and features a robust stainless-steel buckle with a highly polished finish.
Key Features
- Available in several lug widths to larger watch cases such as the Breitling Navitimer.
- A durable and long-lasting strap, handmade in Belgium by experienced and passionate artisans.
Strap Taper
| Lug Width | 20mm | 22mm | 24mm |
| Buckle Size | 18mm | 20mm | 20mm |
| Clasp Finish | Polished |
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| Clasp Material | Stainless Steel |
| Clasp Tongue Width | 1.9mm |
| Clasp Type | Pin Buckle |
| Number of Watches | Handmade |
| Strap Brand | WatchGecko |
| Strap Edge Finish | Cut edge and sealed with colour stain |
| Strap Length | 114mm / 73mm |
| Strap Lining Material | Genuine calf leather |
| Strap Material | Leather |
| Strap Material Colour | Cavallo Brown |
| Strap Material Finish | Natural Leather Grain |
| Strap Material Type | Leather Horsehide |
| Strap Padding Style | Padded |
| Strap Stitching Colour | Ivory |
| Strap Style | Padded |
| Strap Thickness | 7mm - 3mm |
Size Guide
The ‘lug width’ is simply the internal width measured between the lugs (where the watch strap fits) of the watch.
Why choose WatchGecko?
- Over a decade of experience.
- An internationally renowned destination for watch enthusiasts.
- A trusted choice for new buyers entering the world of horology.
- Our passion for watches inspires us to craft straps that enhance timepieces, blending style and functionality seamlessly.
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