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Molequin Mistral Leather Watch Strap
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- $128
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Established in 2016, French company Molequin is laser-focused on achieving the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship. As part of this mission, the company's production process is (and always will be) based entirely in France, a country steeped in a history of producing some of the finest leather goods in the world.
Maintaining a regional perspective enables Molequin to draw on a pool of the best local tanneries, many of which employ artisanal skills cultivated over generations. Molequin has made it part of its ethos to be familiar with every link in its supply chain; its skins are sourced exclusively from French farms that conform to strict global industry standards governing ethical practices and sustainability.
Molequin's Mistral strap is made from the company's Grained Calfskin leather. Produced in France, this exceptional leather is cut exceedingly thin. Despite their slim profile, these straps remain resilient and retain their form well with normal use. They're also scratch resistant, and easy to care for: simply wipe with a damp cloth.
All of our Molequin straps are integrated with handy quick-release spring bars. Prefer to use your own 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.
Material:
- Premium full grain Saffiano calfskin leather
- Lined in 100% animal-free Alcantara, made in Italy
- Fitted with Molequin's standard polished stainless steel buckle
Sizing:
- Available in 18mm
- All sizes taper to 16mm
- Short piece length 105mm / 70mm excluding buckle; total length 6-7/8" (175mm) excluding buckle
- 2.5mm thick
Includes:
- Integrated with stainless steel quick-release spring bars
Specifications | |
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Brand |
Molequin
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Width Width of the strap where it attaches to the watch; a.k.a. your size.
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18mm
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Lug/Buckle Taper Many straps taper in width toward the buckle. This is an important measurement if you plan to swap out the buckle or add a deployant clasp. Your buckle size matches the width at the BUCKLE end of the strap, not the lug end.
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18mm/16mm
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Short Piece Length Length of each piece, excluding buckle.
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105mm / 70mm
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Thickness in Millimeters |
2.5mm
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Color |
Blue
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Stitching Color |
Blue
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Pattern |
Pebbled
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Strap Material |
Calfskin
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Lining Material |
Alcantara
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Water Resistance Our unscientific-but-practical categorization: Waterproof: undamaged by prolonged submersion in water. Water-resistant: resists water absorption, but not for long periods. Splash-resistant: withstands light moisture from daily use (washing hands, etc.).
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Splash Resistant
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Spring Bar Type |
Quick Release
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Fits Apple Watch If Yes, select 22mm and use with our Apple watch adapter.
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No
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Rating |
(2)
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This purchase was my first experience with Molequin brand straps. A ready made domestic option for saffiano straps was a very welcome change as all of my previous saffiano straps have been made to order, with turnaround times of 3-4 weeks. The Caramel colored strap that I received was most similar to a saffiano strap that I had previously purchased from Monstraps. In my opinion, the Molequin saffiano leather is not quite on par with the saffiano straps that I've received from Veblenist and Delugs. The convenience of being able to purchase an in-stock strap rather than a made to order strap basically nullifies any difference in quality though. I hope that Mike continues to expand the Molequin line of straps in his store as it's a very welcome addition.