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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 watch straps from various types of Horween leather.
Handmade in Germany using vegetable-tanned cowhide leather from the Horween tannery, Fluco's Dublin strap is treated with the same traditional tanning extracts (characterized by a high proportion of oil) used on their Horween shell cordovan straps. Marks and tonal variations lend a vintage appeal to the leather (see photos), which will age naturally and beautifully over time. Due to the different ways the oils and waxes affect vegetable-tanned leather, each strap is slightly different in color and finish.
I love Fluco straps and the service from Holben's, so it's a bit of a no-brainer that I'd like this. The color was less cognac and closer to natural when I received the strap, but with a pretty heavy coat of mink oil, it did darken to match the photos on the site. Super comfortable as are all the Fluco straps if you like unpadded leather straps. The leather has great pull-up as well, so I'm hoping it looks even better with time.
This watch came with a clunky metal band that I found to be uncomfortable. This quality Fluco band gave it a more vintage look, and is much more comfortable. I ordered the short for my 6 1/4" wrist, and it fits perfectly using the middle holes. Unfortunately, the quick release spring bars didn't fit this particular watch quite right, so they were replaced with standard bars.
This was my first time ever swapping strap on my own, and it ended up being easier than I thought it would. I achieved the look I was going for with my Seiko, and the cognac color makes the blue dial pop. I would say I have above average wrists in terms of size (watch face is 42mm), and I would be able to pull off a longer strap, which isn't an option with Fluco. Also, there is none of the Fluco branding or made in Germany that is in the stock photo, which would be nice to know.
This strap absolutely injected life into my Dan Henry chrono that was surprisingly difficult to find the perfect strap for. The leather is supple but not cheap feeling (unlike the stock strap that came with the watch). Feels and looks very premium. I appreciate the little things like the taper and the fact the keeper generally stays in place. Great strap, everything I was hoping for and then some. We'll see how it holds up over time but I would have no issue buying again as long as the craftsmanship doesn't fall apart egregiously (which I don't expect it will).
This strap looks great on my vintage Luminox field watch! Love the patina already forming, and the quality control is great. Happy with this :)
Great classic racing style watch band. Good quality leather strap, just the right color, and order shipped quickly. Perfect pairing with an Omega Speedmaster Date. Can't ask for much more at a reasonable price.
This strap, at 3mm thick, quickly moulds to the wrist comfortably. With 8 adjustment holes in the strap it's possible to get perfect fit, regardless of where it is worn on the wrist. The brown leather and natural color stitching form a nice vintage look, especially when worn with a field watch.
Real nice strap made from Horween vegetable tanned pull up leather from Chicago… Very refined strap that has some character, love the cognac color, beautiful… Strap tapers from 20mm to 16mm at buckle and 2.5MM thick the entire length… Solid comfortable leather… Another great strap from Holben’s… Some photos included, including one with the strap alongside a Di-Modell Rallye that I also purchased right here at Holben’s, where you can’t beat the service, quality and fasssst shipping…! Highly Recommend
I have never been disappointed with any of my purchases from Holben’s. This Fluco is no exception, with beautiful craftsmanship and high quality materials. Already loving it!
Arrived on time and very high quality
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