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Fluco Chicago Horween Shell Cordovan Whiskey Flat Leather Watch Strap
- Price
- $70
- From Fluco, a German company founded in 1952.
- Handmade in Germany from genuine Horween shell cordovan leather.
- Founded in 1905, Horween Leather Company is one of America's oldest and most renowned tanneries.
- Authentic Horween lining may feature tanning marks or sections of company stamp.
- Vegetable tanned.
- Edges are painted, sanded and polished several times by hand.
- All sizes have off-white stitching except 18mm Regular, which has matching stitching.
- Slim, flat profile for a refined look.
- 2.5mm thick.
- Fitted with a polished stainless steel buckle.
- Regular piece length 118mm / 75mm excluding buckle; total length 7-5/8" (193mm) excluding buckle.
- Short piece length 105mm / 70mm excluding buckle; total length 6-7/8" (175mm) excluding buckle
- Includes one free pair of strong, seamless double-flange stainless steel spring bars.
- Select sizes available with quick-release spring bars.
Watch a JustBlueFish video review of the Fluco Horween shell cordovan watch strap:
FAQ
Q: Do you sell watch bands for women?
A: We do! Many of our short-length straps are the perfect size for women.
Q: Can you suggest a strap that looks amazing with my watch?
A: Unfortunately, because the range is so vast (and personal taste is subjective), we cannot advise regarding aesthetic suitability for specific models and styles of watches.
Q: I have an Apple watch. Will any of your straps work for me?
A: Sure! Our handy Apple watch band adapters accommodate most 22mm straps.
Q: Are spring bars available?
A: Yes, for each strap that is not already integrated with quick-release spring bars, we include one free pair of strong, seamless double-flange stainless steel bars.
Q: What strap size do I need?
A: To determine your size, use a metric ruler to measure the internal distance (in millimeters) between the lugs of your watch.
Q: My Bonetto Cinturini deployant strap is too long. Can you help?
A: Of course! See our Bonetto Cinturini sizing guide for cutting instructions.
Q: Do you offer international shipping?
A: Yes! Visit our Shipping & Returns page for more information.
Q: May I return my purchase?
A: Holben's Fine Watch Bands accepts returns of unworn, undamaged merchandise for refund or exchange within thirty days of purchase. Learn more on our Shipping & Returns page.
Need help with sizing?
- Inspect the underside of your current watch strap for width indicators.
- Measure the space between your watch lugs (in millimeters) using a metric ruler.
- Research the specifications of your watch model on the manufacturer's website.
Shopping for your Apple watch?
Our stainless steel adapters enable the use of virtually any 22mm watch band with Apple Watch models 1-8, SE and Ultra, and are compatible with standard or quick-release spring bars.
Shipping & Returns
Not to brag, but Holben's is famous for our fast shipping!
United States deliveries:
All domestic shipping options include tracking.
FREE USPS Ground Advantage shipping (3-5 business day transit time) for orders over $39.
$4.95 USPS Ground Advantage shipping for orders up to $39.00.
$8.95 USPS Priority Mail (2-4 business day transit time).
$23.95 USPS Priority Mail Express (1-2 business day transit time).
International deliveries:
Quickly-dispatched USPS First Class International shipping for one flat fee of $16.95, regardless of number of items purchased.
Orders shipped outside of the USA may be subject to customs or import fees upon arrival in the destination country. Payment of any import duties, fees or taxes is the responsibility of the customer. Contact your local customs office for information regarding potential charges.
Returns & Exchanges
Holben's accepts returns of unworn, undamaged watch straps or accessories for refund or exchange within thirty days of purchase. (To ensure that items remain in original condition, please confirm suitability before fastening to your watch or wrist.)
All product packaging (bags, tags, cases, etc.) must be unaltered and returned with each item. Items without original packaging will be refused. Items that have been worn, resized, damaged or otherwise modified (including exposure to cologne, tobacco smoke, household air fresheners or other odors) will not be accepted.
Orders must be packed in a padded envelope or small box, and shipped via USPS with delivery confirmation. (Couriers such as DHL and UPS will not deliver to PO boxes.)
Address:
Please ship all returns to the address below, with a note stating your name, date of purchase and reason for return.
HFWB
Returns Department
PO Box 10853
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
We are happy to help with returns and exchanges. If you have any questions, please contact us.
The flat Fluco straps are great. They are thick enough to be strong, but thin enough (and the leather is of high quality) that they are flexible. My wrist has become thin, and aome padded straps are too stiff to be comfortable. The Fluco Horween leather is beautiful leather, and the strap is well made and fits very comfortably.
I needed a short strap in a cognac-like color for my wedding. I bought this and a Molequin Nubuck watch strap for double the price for my wedding hoping one would match the cognac shoes/belt nicely. While the Molequin Nubuck was more comfortable and had better edge finishing, this is an extremely nice and comfortable strap for the price and I had no reservations at all about making it my pick for the wedding. The color match to cognac was very close, and the buckle sits nicely. My only wish is that there was an option with color matched/more subdued stitching as I was using this on a dress watch (Oris Artelier S) but it’s not a big deal. I’ll probably be back for a black one at some point.
If you aren’t familiar with cordovan, you might think it’s plastic at first glance. It’s that smooth and uniform. The brown looks fantastic with yellow gold. It’s hard to show how sharp and clean looking it is. It’s also lined. Custom Horween Cordovan straps cost twice as much!! The Fluco butterfly clasp (you have to buy it separately) is a nice upgrade . Cordovan doesn’t need much care, but if need be pick up a bottle of Venetian Shoe Cream (elsewhere) to restore the shine.
This was exactly the neo-vintage look I was hoping to have on my Seiko Pressage SPB165. However, I was surprised to find that I am wearing this regular length strap on the tightest hole on my 6.5" wrist. The hole spacing is broader than most leather straps so there's not as much micro adjustment in this strap. The quality of the leather is top notch and the smell is lovely. The color of the Whiskey is a little pale which will darken some as the strap naturally patinas. But it doesn't match my brown leather dress shoes unfortunately, but it does match the leather sandals lol.