Fluco Horween Shell Cordovan Leather Watch Strap Brown-Holben's Fine Watch Bands

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Fluco Horween Shell Cordovan Brown Leather Watch Strap

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Price: $70

Size/Spring Bar:18mm/Standard Bars

18mm/Standard Bars

20mm/Quick Release

22mm/Standard Bars

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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, 20mm and 22mm
Strap/buckle taper: 18mm/16mm, 20mm/18mm, 22mm/20mm
Piece length 120mm / 75mm excluding buckle
Total length 7-3/4" (195mm) excluding buckle
4mm thick at lug ends; 2mm at opposite ends

Includes:

See Size options to confirm standard or 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.

FAQ

Q: Do you sell watch bands for women?
A: We do! Many of our short-length straps are the perfect size for women.

Q: Can you suggest a strap that looks amazing with my watch?
A: Unfortunately, because the range is so vast (and personal taste is subjective), we cannot advise regarding aesthetic suitability for specific models and styles of watches.

Q: I have an Apple watch. Will any of your straps work for me?
A: Sure! Our handy Apple watch band adapters accommodate most 22mm straps.

Q: Are spring bars available?
A: Yes, for each strap that is not already integrated with quick-release spring bars, we include one free pair of strong, seamless double-flange stainless steel bars.

Q: What strap size do I need?
A: To determine your size, use a metric ruler to measure the internal distance (in millimeters) between the lugs of your watch.

Q: My Bonetto Cinturini deployant strap is too long. Can you help me shorten it?
A: Of course! See our Bonetto Cinturini sizing guide for cutting instructions.

Q: Do you offer international shipping?
A: Yes! Visit our Shipping & Returns page for more information.

Q: May I return my purchase?
A: Holben's Fine Watch Bands accepts returns of unworn, undamaged merchandise for refund or exchange within thirty days of purchase. Learn more on our Shipping & Returns page.

Help with sizing

Inspect the underside of your current watch strap for width indicators.
Measure the space between your watch lugs (in millimeters) using a metric ruler.
Research the specifications of your watch model on the manufacturer's website.

Shopping for your Apple watch

Our stainless steel adapters enable the use of virtually any 22mm watch band with Apple Watch models 1-8, SE and Ultra, and are compatible with standard or quick-release spring bars.

Shipping Info

Holben's is famous for our fast shipping!

United States:

All domestic shipping options include tracking.

FREE USPS Ground Advantage (3-5 business day transit time) for orders over $39
$4.95 USPS Ground Advantage for orders up to $39.00
$8.95 USPS Priority Mail (2-4 business day transit time)
$23.95 USPS Priority Mail Express (1-2 business day transit time)

International:

$16.95 USPS First Class Package International

Orders shipped outside of the USA may be subject to customs or import fees upon arrival in the destination country. Payment of any import duties, fees or taxes is the responsibility of the customer. Contact your local customs office for information regarding potential charges.

Returns Info

Holben's accepts returns of unworn, undamaged watch straps or accessories for refund or exchange within thirty days of purchase. (To ensure that items remain in original condition, please confirm suitability before fastening to your watch or wrist.)

All product packaging (bags, tags, cases, etc.) must be unaltered and returned with each item. Items without original packaging will be refused. Items that have been worn, resized, damaged or otherwise modified (including exposure to cologne, tobacco smoke, household air fresheners or other odors) will not be accepted.

Orders must be packed in a padded envelope or small box, and shipped via USPS with delivery confirmation. (Couriers such as DHL and UPS will not deliver to PO boxes.)

Address:

Please ship all returns to the address below, with a note stating your name, date of purchase and reason for return.

HFWB
Returns Department
PO Box 10853
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

We are happy to help with returns and exchanges. If you have any questions, please contact us.

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Great quality for a fair price

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Excellent quality and service

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

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

Another high quality band from Holbens. Thanks!