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Fluco Chicago Whiskey Horween Shell Cordovan Flat Leather Watch Strap
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- $79
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Located in Germany's Bavarian Forest, Fluco manufactures 100% in-house at its headquarters in the town of Furth im Wald. Owner Ulrich Fleischmann represents the third generation of his family to lead the company that his grandfather founded more than 70 years ago, producing handmade watch straps of the highest quality for men and women.
Fluco carefully vets every partner they collaborate with. They work only with tanneries that produce ecologically and ethically responsible leather, complying with the strictest regulations to ensure environmental safety and exercising verifiable control from the origin of the raw material to the end product. Fluco's buckles are made entirely in Germany, at a traditional company in Baden Württemberg that tasks itself with producing premium clasps for watch straps.
Of the many tanneries in the world, only a few have earned a reputation for being the best. At the top of that short list is the Horween Leather Company, established in Chicago in 1905. Ulrich Fleischmann personally toured the Horween tannery and spent some time with Nick Horween himself, discussing all of the beautiful things that can be made from leather. Fleischmann was deeply impressed by the experience, and the two companies have now been partnering for years to produce beautiful shell cordovan watch straps.
Crafting shell cordovan leather requires a complex procedure that involves extensive expertise and skill to achieve the desired shape and color. The elaborate production process, along with the exceptional durability of this unique leather, validates the higher prices that shell cordovan goods generally command. That's why Fluco's collection of Horween shell cordovan watch straps is gaining a cult following for its superior material and detailed workmanship at a reasonable price point. You could pay a lot more for a Horween shell cordovan leather strap of this caliber... but why would you?
Material:
- Vegetable-tanned Horween shell cordovan leather
- Authentic Horween lining may feature tanning marks or sections of company stamp
- Hypoallergenic lining leather
- Edges are painted, sanded and polished several times by hand
- Fitted with a polished stainless steel German-made buckle
Sizing:
- Available in 18mm, 19mm and 20mm
- Regular strap/buckle taper: 18mm/16mm, 19mm/16mm, 20mm/16mm
- Short strap/buckle taper: 18mm/16mm, 19mm/18mm, 20mm/18mm
- 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
- 2.5mm thick
- Slim, flat profile for a refined look
Includes:
- Integrated with stainless steel quick-release spring bars
Some Fluco Horween shell cordovan straps are integrated with handy quick-release spring bars. Prefer standard spring bars? Quick-release bars are easy to remove: simply slide the lever as far as you can to the left, then gently bend back the strap corner until the bar emerges from the slot.
Watch a JustBlueFish video review of the Fluco Horween shell cordovan watch strap:
Specifications | |
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Brand |
Fluco
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Width Width of the strap where it attaches to the watch; a.k.a. your size.
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18mm, 19mm, and 20mm
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Lug/Buckle Taper Many straps taper in width toward the buckle. This is an important measurement if you plan to swap out the buckle or add a deployant clasp. Your buckle size matches the width at the BUCKLE end of the strap, not the lug end.
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Regular: 18mm/16mm, 19mm/16mm, 20mm/16mm; Short: 18mm/16mm, 19mm/18mm, 20mm/18mm
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Regular Piece Length Length of each piece, excluding buckle.
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118mm / 75mm
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Short Piece Length Length of each piece, excluding buckle.
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105mm / 70mm
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Thickness in Millimeters |
2.5mm
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Color |
Tan
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Stitching Color |
White
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Pattern |
Smooth
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Strap Material |
Shell Cordovan
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Lining Material |
Leather
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Water Resistance Our unscientific-but-practical categorization: Waterproof: undamaged by prolonged submersion in water. Water-resistant: resists water absorption, but not for long periods. Splash-resistant: withstands light moisture from daily use (washing hands, etc.).
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Splash Resistant
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Spring Bar Type |
Quick Release
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Fits Apple Watch If Yes, select 22mm and use with our Apple watch adapter.
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No
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Rating |
(98)
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This leather once broken in is supple and easily conforms to your wrist. The only gripe I’ve had was that one of the straps had a slight off angle on the lug which I needed to address by pushing into the leather. I did need to roll the leather near the watch head as it was contacting the metal, however that was due to the watch having short lugs. It can be easily paired with a button down or casual with jeans.
The quality of this cordovan watch band is outstanding. It’s nothing like cheaper ones you find around. The bold buckle/fastener is a nice rich gold color, not a light, shiny brass. It very much resembles the original strap that came with the watch back in 1990. I’m glad I went with the flat because it modernizes it just a bit and looks very classy. Also, the flat band is elegant like dress watch bands in the 1980s.
I got this strap to pair with my Longines Conquest with a green dial. I really like how the strap looks and the quality is very nice. It is hard to find a 19mm quality leather strap and shell cordovan is my favorite leather so this was a win win. I highly recommend it.
It was time to change the strap on my 1973 Omega Geneve and I wanted black shell cordovan. I was looking for something similar to what Nomos uses with their Club Campus.
The quality, softness, fit, and durability of this strap are very impressive. It has injected new life into a 50 year old watch. Highly recommended.
The strap color goes well with Seiko SPB435 (Bamboo Grove Alpinist). I am glad this strap is 19mm and has quick release spring bars. The leather is comfortable and feels premium. The whiskey color is a light brown and matches gold/yellow tones of a watch. It makes my watch look elegant and I really like it.
The strap color goes well with Seiko SPB435 (Bamboo Grove Alpinist). I am glad this strap is 19mm and has quick release spring bars. The leather is comfortable and feels premium. It is a joy to wear. The color is dark green and shiny.
Fantastic strap. You can't get shell cordovan this nice anywhere for a better price. Stitching is excellent and quality is excellent. Throw your factory buckle on there and you have a heck of a nice package.
Really enjoying my new Fluco Chicago Horween Shell Cordovan Brown Flat Leather Watch Strap. It feels very comfortable and pliable, without feeling cheap. I like that it is just starting to get small scuffs and "patina". In my opinion this strap is very simple looking, and not eye catching, which is what I wanted, yet is of good quality. Sort of under the radar nd understated. If you want that confidence in quality this a a good strap for you. It pairs well with my BALL Engineer M Pioneer 2. This is my second watch strap purchase and I will be returning for more in the future. Very satisfied!
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.