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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
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Strap width:18mm
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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.

Sizing & specs Length, taper, spring bars, buckle finish and more

Length:

120mm / 75mm (fits wrists 6.75–7.5in)

Measurements exclude the buckle.

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
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 $49, or $5.95 on orders up to $49. 3 to 6 business days.
  • USPS Priority Mail: $9.95. 2 to 4 business days.
  • USPS Priority Mail Express: $25.95. 1 to 3 business days.

International

  • USPS First Class International: $17.95. 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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