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Fluco Horween Shell Cordovan Watch Strap - Black

Vegetable-tanned Horween shell cordovan with hand-finished edges.

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$82.00
Strap width:18mm
Ships same or next business day • Free U.S. shipping over $59 • Easy 60-day returns

Horween shell cordovan leather from Chicago's famous tannery has the smooth surface, dense feel, and rich color that make a strap look more substantial without needing a lot of visual extras. Here, that equine leather is paired with a classic padded profile that suits dress watches, polished cases, and vintage designs.

Material & feel

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 lightly padded, 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.

Learn more in our Leather Watch Strap Guide.

Sizing & specs Length, taper, spring bars, buckle finish and more
Length:
120mm / 75mm
Measurements exclude the buckle.
Fits wrists:
6.75–7.5in

Taper:

  • 18mm lug / 16mm buckle
  • 20mm lug / 18mm buckle
  • 22mm lug / 20mm buckle
Spring bars:
Quick release
Buckle:
Polished stainless steel
Thickness:
4.0mm→2.0mm (lug end to buckle)
Padding:
Generously padded
Edges:
Painted
Stitching:
Black
Sheen:
Semi-gloss
Lining:
Leather
Apple Watch:
22mm fits Apple Watch with strap adapters. Check adapter compatibility.
Popular watch pairings

18mm strap width fits:

  • Nomos Tangente

20mm strap width fits:

  • Oris Big Crown Pointer Date 40mm
  • Seiko Alpinist SARB017
  • Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight

22mm strap width fits:

  • Tudor Black Bay
Wear & care

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.

About the brand

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.

Shipping

Orders placed by 2:00pm PST on business days typically ship the same day.

Tracking is included with every order and emailed at shipment.

United States

  • USPS Ground Advantage: free on orders over $59, or $6.95 on orders up to $59. 3 to 6 business days.
  • USPS Priority Mail: $11.95. 2 to 4 business days.
  • USPS Priority Mail Express: $28.95. 1 to 3 business days.

International

  • USPS First Class International: $18.95. 10 to 21 business days.

For complete shipping details, see our Shipping Policy.

Returns & exchanges

Unused items may be returned or exchanged within 60 days of purchase. Please contact us before sending an exchange.

For full return details and instructions, see our Returns Policy.

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Manny G.

This is an absolutely beautiful watch strap. Proportionally the extra padding creates visual appeal without looking bulky, it is very soft and comfortable, and the cordovan is absolutely gorgeous. I wanted to watch strap that would last a very long time and cordovan certainly will. The quality of the pins is great, and Horween still does great work. I am very happy with my purchase and very much recommend Fluco watch bands. I've had a great experience with Holbens and wholeheartedly recommend the store. I certainly will be back.

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V.
Great quality for a fair price

This is an excellent strap for its price. A nice addition to my seiko alpinist.

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Martin T.
Great quality, great price

Padded at the lugs, thin at the buckle which is smart. Just the thing for a change of pace for my Seiko Presage. I realized after I wore it for a day on the butterfly deployant that because of how thin the strap is at the buckle, it actually is more comfortable on the supplied buckle.

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Nash
Love it!

Purchased this strap 3 weeks ago to switch out the steel bracelet on my Speedy. So far I’ve been impressed with how fast I received my order. The quality of the leather, the strap design itself and the finish is quite impressive as well. Feels quite supple and already taken the shape of my wrist. They say that Horween SC gets better with time so I’ll try to post update in a few months. So far I’m very happy with my purchase and I would definitely recommend.

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Anonymous

Very pleased with the strap, particularly for the price. The stitching and edges are good, and overall it hits a good, flexible middle ground between casual and smart.

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Denny C.
Very Nice, Would Buy Again

Overall a nice strap for the money. Most shell cordovan straps are minimum $100 and can run in the $200 range, so to get one for $75 is a bargain. The Horween shell and buckle are excellent, for the stitching and edges I'd give a 4/5 but again for the price more than adequate.

The only FYI I'd add is I use the final hole on my 6 3/4 inch wrist and even then it's a tiny bit loose, so if your wrist is any smaller than mine you might want to get the non-padded equivalent which offers a short version. Unfortunately they don't offer that option for the padded one here.

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Frank C.
Brown Fluco Horween Shell Cordovan

I've bought several great shell cordovan straps from Holben's, and this one is no exception. The brown color is beautiful and has depth, which I appreciate over the black shell I generally wear. All Fluco straps I've owned have been well constructed and long lasting. The padding is also perfect; not too thick or thin, but just right. The stitching is even and the right thickness to wear in both dressy and more casual situations. I've found that these Fluco padded straps are very versatile in this regard, and can highly recommend them for daily use.

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JOHN O.
I can’t help but notice

I can’t help but notice i’ve bought probably close to 100 different Apple Watch bands and bracelets over the years and usually you put them on the watch and forget it till it’s time for a change but in the case of this beautiful shell cordovan strap classic I find myself every now and again admiring it I will be buying more.

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Ray R.
Excellent Service as Always

Purchased a shell cordovan strap. The strap was high quality, the shipping was lightning-fast, and the communication responsive and thoughtful, as always.

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F.C.
Wonderful strap!

Shell Cordovan is my go-to material for leather straps. It's beautiful, soft, resilient, very water resistant and holds up well to sweat too. Of all the shell straps out there, Fluco is among the most reasonably priced, and the quality is outstanding. I am very happy with the service I received from Holbens as well, which is top notch!

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R.H.
Excellent quality and service

This is an extraordinary band at a good price. Very satisfied.

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J.S.
One of the best watch straps

Like any watch collector, I have a lot of straps from Alligator, lizard, ostrich, and other types of leather.
This Horween shell cordovan leather, however, is exceptional for use on my Longines VHP sports watch.
It's tough, elegant, and it feels "rich". You can tell it's a high-quality (and almost indestructible) strap. It was also priced well and delivered quickly.
I'm a big fan of Holben's

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k***i

Another high quality band from Holbens. Thanks!

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W.M.
Better than the supplied manufacturer’s strap.

This band really tied it all together on a popular Swiss, mid level, luxury watch. The original strap was trying a bit too hard style wise and I prefer a pin buckle on a strap rather than a deployant on a strap. Who needs the extra weight and thickness?

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paratus_soards

Fabulous watchband and no better seller anywhere!

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greenprocessingcompany

This strap fits extremely well, great quality

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dannyshook

Fast shipping, beautiful strap, great seller!

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wkuhn881

Really nice strap!! Great quality and color. Thanks!! +++

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secret7ninjaforce

Truly an Excellent Item!!! Exceeded Expectations!!! Excellent Seller!!! A++

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hanjingyan

EXCELLENT!! Quality even better than in the description! THANKS!!

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smoothfoxdog

Nice quality strap! Thank you very much!

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campbellmac00

Great strap. Thank you!

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jmarchisotta

A great, high quality watch band. Shipped fast!

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thehavok1

Fast shipping, beautiful cordovan watch band A+

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bria.appel

Perfect transaction. First class watch strap and service to match. Thank you!

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sokang

Very nice watch band, high quality and comfortable.

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sweetieboshih

Incredible price for genuine Horween Cordovan. Fast and inexpensive shipping.

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famatta

Superb Seller. Very professional. Thank you for your extra efforts.

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phlllpy81

nice strap, been wearing daily the past week, thanks.

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gitarz*r*us

Very beautiful watch band, real shell cordovan, quick delivery, fair price. A+++

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