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Hirsch Merino Sheepskin Leather Watch Strap - Black

French Nappa sheepskin with Hirsch OysterGlove Supersoft lining.

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$97.95
Strap width & length:16mm / Short
Ships same or next business day • Free U.S. shipping over $59 • Easy 60-day returns

French nappa sheepskin gives the Merino an unusually soft, supple feel, with a fine grain and a surface that looks silky under light. The moderate padding and delicate backstitched seams keep the profile classic and fairly slim, without the sharper structure of heavier dress straps. Smaller dress watches, vintage pieces and simple mid-century case designs suit it well.

Material & feel

The strap is crafted from French Nappa sheepskin, a supple leather known for its exceptionally soft hand. The material flexes easily from the start and conforms to the wrist without a break-in period. Its fine grain creates a smooth, uniform surface that remains comfortable during extended wear.

The underside is lined with Hirsch OysterGlove Supersoft leather, which is hypoallergenic and gentle against the skin. The strap is fitted with a Hirsch-branded polished stainless steel buckle.

Learn more in our Leather Watch Strap Guide.

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

Length:

Short: 110mm / 70mm
Fits wrists: 6.25–7.0in
Regular: 120mm / 80mm
Fits wrists: 6.75–7.75in
Measurements exclude the buckle.
Hirsch length labeling: M = Short and L = Regular on product packaging.

Taper:

  • 16mm lug / 14mm buckle
  • 18mm lug / 16mm buckle
  • 19mm lug / 18mm buckle
  • 20mm lug / 18mm buckle
  • 22mm lug / 20mm buckle
Spring bars:
Quick release
Buckle:
Polished stainless steel
Thickness:
3.5mm
Padding:
Lightly padded
Edges:
Folded
Stitching:
Dark Grey
Sheen:
Matte
Lining:
Leather
Apple Watch:
22mm fits Apple Watch with strap adapters. Check adapter compatibility.
Popular watch pairings

20mm strap width fits:

Wear & care

Can get wet, handles regular water exposure but will absorb moisture. Allow it to dry fully after use.

Clean with a soft, slightly damp cloth. If needed, rinse briefly under lukewarm water and allow to air dry fully. Avoid prolonged soaking, cleaners or conditioners.

About the brand

Hirsch is a family-owned Austrian watch strap manufacturer headquartered in Klagenfurt, with roots in leatherworking dating back to the 18th century. The company is widely recognized for combining traditional craftsmanship with technical innovation.

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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G.H.
Great Watchband!!

I ordered this watchband on a Wednesday and got it on Friday! Super fast and the strap looks amazing. Definitely would recommend!

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Yvette A.

Working with Holben's Fine Watch Bands was truly a pleasure. In this age of chat bots and impersonal service, HFWB still knows how to provide customer service. I was looking for a leather band for my husband's 1951 Rolex. I had some questions and sent an email. Mike got back to me personally and answered all my questions. The situation required a little bit of special handling and again Mike was communicative and helpful. Once ordered, I got an email that the band had been shipped within hours. The Hirsch band is gorgeous and hubby is very happy. Thank you Mike and HFWB for making the purchase of the band so pleasant. Don't buy your watch bands anywhere else!

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84bbchamps

Outstanding strap for my vintage 1967 Omega Constellation. Super soft. Very fast shipping from Holbens….Way to go….

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Cpt. N.
Gorgeous butter soft strap

Purchased this from my Grand Seiko and it looks and feels awesome. The leather of this strap is buttery soft and so comfortable on the wrist. As always, a great experience purchasing from Holben’s!

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Jeffrey R.
Hirsch Merino Black Nappa Sheepskin

Great band! Nice materials and shipped very fast. Hoping to get the same one in brown next. I am still waiting for my watch to be returned from service and I’m very much so looking forward to getting it back so I can put on the new watch band. As a vintage Wittnauer in silver this should be a perfect complement.

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Bryan A.
Great replacement strap for my SARB065

I picked up the 20mm version of this Hirsch Merino black sheepskin strap, as I wanted to stop wearing the black patent leather strap that came with my Seiko SARB065. This sheepskin leather strap is noticeably more supple than the Hirsch Kent calfskin leather strap that I have, and conformed to my wrist extremely well, right out of the packaging. It is also obviously far more comfortable than the original patent leather strap. The subtle texture of the sheepskin adds some visual interest, while still making it a suitable choice to wear with a black leather belt and shoes. The polished hardware matches the polished surfaces of the watch's case, the included quick-release spring bars made installation extremely easy, and everything fits as it should.

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Bryce K.
Perfect Fit, Look, and Feel

I recently purchased a new Hamilton watch with Hamilton leather strap. I really like the watch, but the strap was not a good fit for me as the buckle side was too short. I ordered a new Hirsch Merino Nappa Black Sheepskin Leather Watch Strap from Holben's, and I couldn't be happier. The strap works perfectly and fits like it was made for this watch.

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T.H.
My Watch Deserved This Strap

Dear friends gave me an expensive Seiko in 1978 when I was accepted into medical school. This strap looks and feels great on my wrist as I care for patients with this watch in now the twilight of my career.

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Customer
Fantastic

The leather band seems to be high quality and it looks and feels amazing. Took out one star as it is does feel a little flimsy and I doubt it will last for many years with daily wear. I'd prefer if the leather was thicker but for someone looking at a light option this is fantastic.

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K.S.
Excellent strap

Very pleased with my purchase. I wanted a strap that felt like it’s already broken in, and this is it. My first experience with the built in spring bars and I don’t think I can do without them now, especially on a watch I like to change the look of once in awhile. Recommend both this product and the seller.

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D.H.
Great Quality Leather Strap

The leather is very soft and supple and works with a variety of different watches. My only criticism is that the strap is too long and would like to see an option for short or medium as well.

J
J.L.
Brown leather for orient watch.

I put this on a Orient Symphony watch with a white/silver dial. Almost the exact same color leather but much higher quality than the original. Highly recommended.

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C.W.
The perfect black watchband

The perfect watchband from the perfect shop. Will never order from any other shop ever. Thank you!

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dilatedjunkie927

Holben's is the best!! The strap is perfect and arrived in two days!!

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mortengrutzmeier

Very nice leather watch band and quick shipping.

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basiltheplumber

excellent thanks =)

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stone711pgh

Beautiful band; a perfect complement to my new watch. Thanks!

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vaxx69

Put this on my Hamilton KK-II and it is absolutely beautiful! - Great seller!

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678439

Very nice band

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rp_vintage

EXCELLENT in ALL respects!

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leetstar

A++++++++++++++++++++++, would take a bullet for this seller

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