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Vegetable-tanned Horween shell cordovan with hand-finished edges.
Fluco's Chicago is a simple strap with unusually good leather. Horween shell cordovan has a smooth surface, dense feel, and depth of color that make the strap look more lustrous than standard calfskin. The Chicago suits dress watches, slim cases, and vintage-leaning designs, where it adds richness without adding bulk.
This strap is made from vegetable-tanned Horween shell cordovan, a dense equine leather known for its smooth surface, durability, and slow-developing character over time. Compared with softer calfskin, shell cordovan feels firmer and more compact, with a surface that stays relatively smooth as it bends and wears.
Fluco keeps the construction straightforward to let the leather stand on its own. The profile is flat, the edges are painted, sanded, and polished by hand, and the underside is lined in hypoallergenic leather. Authentic Horween lining may show natural tanning marks or part of the tannery stamp.
Length:
118mm / 75mm (fits wrists 6.75–7.5in)
Taper:
18mm strap width fits:
Splash only, avoid soaking and prolonged water exposure.
Clean with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Avoid leather cleaners or conditioners, which may darken or affect the grain. Keep away from prolonged moisture and direct sunlight. If damp, dry with a soft cloth and allow to air dry fully.
Founded in 1952, Fluco is a third-generation family-owned strap maker based in Furth im Wald in Germany’s Bavarian Forest. The company manufactures its leather and textile watch straps in-house in Germany, works with carefully selected tanneries, and uses German-made buckles. On select models, Fluco pairs its straightforward construction with Horween shell cordovan leather from the long-established Horween Leather Company in Chicago. Across the range, the emphasis stays on clean design, solid materials, and careful finishing.
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