Fluco Paris Brown Haas NOVONAPPA Leather Watch Strap

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Price
$47

Size:16mm

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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.

Fluco's Paris strap is handmade in Germany using smooth, buttery NOVONAPPA calfskin leather from the Haas Tanneries in France. Haas has been based in Alsace since 1842, and is now in its sixth generation of family ownership. A Haas trademark is its famous NOVONAPPA leather, produced through a double-tanning process using chrome salts and vegetable tannins. Oils are then added in a hot-air drum, giving this fine leather a soft feel and mellow appearance.

For decades, many luxury goods manufacturers have used NOVONAPPA leather for equestrian accessories and handbags. It is famous for its patina, which develops over time and only improves with use, and the Paris strap is no exception. This strap is durable, water resistant and oil absorbent. The white contrasting bar tack stitches at buckle are double sewn, as are the last stitches on the seams. The French leather lining is water repellent and hypoallergenic.

Material:

  • Fine NOVONAPPA calfskin leather from the Haas Tanneries in France
  • Water-repellent and hypoallergenic lining leather from France
  • Fitted with a polished stainless steel German-made buckle

Sizing:

  • Available in 16mm, 17mm, 18mm, 19mm, 20mm and 21mm
  • Strap/buckle taper: 16mm/14mm, 17mm/16mm, 18mm/16mm, 19mm/16mm, 20mm/16mm, 21mm/16mm
  • Piece length 118mm / 75mm excluding buckle
  • Total length 7-5/8" (193mm) excluding buckle
  • 3mm thick at lugs, tapering to 2.4mm at opposite ends

Includes:

  • One free pair of strong, seamless double-flange stainless steel spring bars
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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E.W.
6 mo review: Great looking, high quality

I've had this band in daily use for about 6 months now and it's wonderful.

I apply Skidmore's leather cream to the warmed band about once per month, and it soaks it right up. The cream eliminates the small wrinkles in the leather that form from folding at the hole I use. The leather has darkened pleasantly from the cream and from use. Minor scratches and stains buff out right away.

I have a narrow wrist (165 mm) and a watch with 44 mm between the spring bars and I wear this band on the second-smallest hole.

The edges of the band are sealed with an unobtrusive rubbery compound that protects the join between the thick upper leather and the thin soft leather that contacts the wrist.

Well worth the money. I expect this band will last a decade or more with good treatment.

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David Leibowitz
Fluco

These bands are quite nice. Medium weight: not so thin that they feel flimsy, but not thick and stiff.

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J.
A great value at twice the price!

Breathtaking leather strap at an affordable price. Well done, Fluco and Holben's!

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J.
Simply beautiful leather strap

Fluco has got to be one of the best value propositions in straps. Punch well above weight. I can't wait for this one to develop patina.

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J.
The best of two worlds: French leather and German craftsmanship

An impossibly beautiful strap at this price point. I cannot wait to see how it ages!

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B.P.
Liked it so much that I bought it twice

My wife liked the quality of this strap and ended up asking me to get another one for her to pair on her Apple Watch. The leather ages beautifully.