Springfield, shell cordovan leather for nomos rios1931. Sign up for email alerts and get 10% off your first strap purchase. Each strap is individually cut by hand and stitched to the specifications of the customer, ensuring that each strap will be unique and tailor made. There are only a handful of tanneries that still produces these amazing leather which comes from the hind of a horse. Subscribe to our newsletter and receive a coupon code for 10% off of your first order. The shape and texture are accentuated with a handstitched saddlers seam in a contrasting cream hue. I remember selecting the padded strap option which has flattened down quite significantly.
Nov 28, 2018 shell cordovan is a staple material of fine mens shoemaking, but you may wonder what makes this kind of horse. Shell cordovan, premium leather watch strap, cordovan watch strap, rios1931 new york. We are a small family owned tannery that focuses on traditional methods of vegetable tanning processes that can take up to 3 months to produce the leather. Rios1931 chicago genuine shell cordovan leather watch. Rios1931 genuine shell cordovan leather watch band 20 mm.
Rios1931 genuine shell cordovan leather watch band strap. Handmade leather goods straight out of new york by e3supplyco. It features a hand stitched vamp including the toe stitch and is made of cigar shell cordovan and features the lovely tan antique edging. If you have any questions with regards to these, please dont hesitate to contact me or leave a comment below. Shell cordovan is the least coarse leather there is, said nick gabarro, a manufacturer based in st. Rios1931 new york genuine shell cordovan leather watch. I live in new york hence temperatures can vary from 95 to 0. Rios1931 new york brown cordovan watch strapholbens fine.
The leather comes from texan work horses which are not specifically breeded for their leather. Made in germany by rios1931, this genuine black shell cordovan leather watch strap has a handstitched saddlers seam in offwhite for a more casual feel. Watch band new york 20mm dark brown shell cordovan leather by rios width of buckle 18 mm please click picture to enlarge. Rios new york shell cordovan leather strap made for sporty watches. Watch strap specialist shell cordovan watch straps 20mm. Watch strap new york model no rilc199 manufacturerbrand. Plus, he wanted to start a new line in shell cordovan. Full strap loaferblack shell cordovan6845 alden shoes new york. I thought shell cordovan was less prone to creasing than calf, and that the creasing was much smoother and less cracked looking. Watch strap new yorkmodel no rilc199manufacturerbrand. Fluco horween shell cordovan unlined leather watch strap 20mm. Get wide range of luxury mens formal and designed shoes collection from worlds renowned and yrs old alden shoe company in new york. Because all of our straps are handmade, please allow some variation in the buckle and taper widths. Well today were bringing you another new addition to the hodinkee shop.
This is a repost from 2009 by nick horween which, imho is a very interesting discourse on the effect of sunlight and polish on shell cordovan. Rios1931 new york shell cordovan leather watch strap a classy watch strap with a substantial shape, the new york is crafted from refined shell cordovan leather for a glossy, uniform look and exceptional durability. My next purchase will try to be a whiskey shell blucher when i see it at a fair price. Both the upper and the lining are made of vegetabletanned horse leather shell cordovan.
Shell cordovan alden shoes madison avenue new york part 2. Im about to pull the trigger on a pair of alden cordovan chukkas in the barrie last. While we were working on the folio, steve offered to make me a watch strap as he knew my love of swapping straps. Shell cordovan is a very hard wearing horse leather which is water resistant and breathable. Exclusive watch strap made of argentinean workhorse leather.
Im familiar with horween shell cordovan, as we all know and love. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Shell cordovan alden shoes madison avenue new york. Horween shell cordovan straps now available in the hodinkee shop. While most leather watch straps are made of two layers of leather, lining, and edge stitching, cordovan is thick and durable enough to be made into a strap with just a single layer of leather, without the need for lining or stitching. I am fairly new to the art of shoe purchasing, but in liitle time did i realize how much i love my santoni and florshiem imperial cordovan shoes. Introducing our new gmto, double monk strap shoes in. These straps are handmade in the oldworld american craftsman style using no machines. Shell cordovan leather watch strap band in black handmade. With handstitched finish strong contrast stitching.
A traditional and lengthy process of specialist vegetable tanning, hand dyeing and finishing produces the distinctive strong fibre structure and rich shiny texture of cordovan leather. A classy watch strap with a substantial shape, the new york is crafted from refined shell cordovan leather for a glossy, uniform look and exceptional durability. Shell cordovan leather, sometimes called just cordovan leather, is a topoftheline equine leather for making shoes, wallets, bags and many. The most common shell cordovan material is leather. Paul, who has been using horween leather since the mid1990s to make watch straps and. This is very special model makeup for alden madison. With saddlers seam sewing method for a supreme finishing. For over a year now weve been bringing you handmade italian leather watch straps and pouches, and just a few weeks ago we added some nylon nato straps to the mix. Unlined natural shell cordovan watch strap hodinkee shop. The reason why i ask all this is because i am currently looking to purchase a few aldens. Rios1931 new york shell cordovan leather watch strap. Unlined black shell cordovan watch strap alternate image. A strap of cordovan leather can bear a heavier load than many other leathers. The famous shell cordovan, smooth and timeless in character.
We even offer free shipping and returns, and a complimentary extended year warranty on all watches, so you can be confident youll be happy with your purchase. Cordovan shoes for men play even harder to get wsj. Alden of madison alden shoes of new york alden library. Flat genuine shell cordovan watch strap with match stitching.
Please note all the shell cordovan leather i use comes from the horween tannery in. Jun 03, 2017 we all know that horween shell cordovan leather is ideal for making beautiful, enduring footwear, but you may not have realized that its characteristics make a magnificent watch strap as well. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The chances are good that we know and love the same watches you do. Suffice it to say that sc is in a class by itself, and if you only buy one new pair of shoes this year and then never any other year, make them shell cordovans. At rover haven, were as passionate about our watches as we are about the straps we wear them on. Why shell cordovan horse butt leather is so expensive. At ashland leather, we specialize in shell cordovan leather wallets. Watch band new york 20mm black shell cordovan leather by rios width of buckle 18 mm please click picture to enlarge. Cordovan shoes are known for its excellent finish and durability. Rios1931 new york shell cordovan leather watch strap in honey.
Shell cordovan is probably the most desirable and expensive nonexotic material shoes are made from. Horween shell cordovan leather watch straps who makes the best. Shell cordovan leather shoes are expensive, painful and i. There seems to be a degree of mystery surrounding shell cordovan leather in many peoples minds. The closest dealer to me an hour away only had the chukka in. Each new york watch strap is crafted by rios1931 in germany. Rios1931 genuine shell cordovan leather watch strap with white stitching. Shell cordovan is a very rare and special leather and makes a beautiful watch strap. I am familiar with german made fluco straps, but are there any other strap manufacturers one should consider. Clock belt watchstrap rios1931 new york shell cordovan leather. We offer a wide range of tannages from our vegetable tanned genuine shell cordovan to sport leathers and footwear leathers, such as chromexcel. Straps premium calfskin, suede, and exotic leather watch straps hand crafted by the. Rios1931 genuine shell cordovan leather watch band 19 9 06 20 m new york.
Some of the best products to make with shell cordovan leather include shoes, belts, wallets. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Buy fluco horween shell cordovan unlined leather watch strap 20mm black and other watch bands at. A horween shell cordovan watch strap in a deep black colour. Tanned in chicago, the exclusive watchstraps for nomos glashutte are made from a small area on a horses back. No break in period of major note needed and i may add less than my calf shoes. A couple of months ago, while browsing at the alden shop in new york, i made a casual inquiry about a shoe in shell cordovan. We have a full circle production focus that starts with the raw hide and finishes with the final product.
This makes it noticeably more difficult to break in than calfskin and unless youre considering a shell cordovan belt, watch strap or leather wallet, youre gonna feel it. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about shell cordovan. So actually shell cordovan shoes would be great for the winter, between warmth and how they repel water. The hodinkee shop is an authorized retailer of new watches from a growing but carefully curated set of brands. Rios1931 new york genuine shell cordovan leather watch strap. Ok, stop thinking about it and try to strike the phrase hot stuffing from your memory. Watch band new york 18mm black shell cordovan leather by. I decided to get a strap for my new seiko skx007 dive watch. The growing demand for the horse leather known as cordovan april, 2016 a couple of months ago, while browsing at the alden shop in new york, i made a casual inquiry about a shoe in shell cordovan.
Watch band new york 20mm black shell cordovan leather by rios. Hand made in italy using the original kodiak waterproof leather for backing for additional durability. Generously padded with a contrasting cream backstitch, they have a distinctive silhouette and are pleasingly substantial. The best product to make with genuine shell cordovan leather. This sleek mocha brown new york genuine shell cordovan leather watch strap from rios1931 is handcrafted in germany. Be the first to know about our newest releases, latest events and special offers. I am looking for high quality 20mm wide straps made of horween shell cordovan leather for a pilot style watch. The shape and texture are accentuated with a handstitched saddlers seam in. Rios1931 is a family business, currently in its third generation of riemer ownership.
Rios1931 springfield shell cordovan the watch prince. The alden shop of san francisco genuine shell cordovan. Early this year i made my 1st europelli custom strap purchase, and since then ive added 8 more oneofakind straps to my collection. Because shell cordovan reacts differently to lotions and other forms of leather care, it requires shell cordovan specific care products. Breitling watches with buckle and watches with standard lug ends. By partnering directly with the brands we carry, we guarantee 100% authenticity of everything we sell. I love how the strap stays the same thickness throughout its length, i really dislike the straps with thick padding near the springbar as they dont seem to sit right on my wrist.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. From rios1931, a german company founded by master craftsman oswald riemer in 1931. It is a horse hide, tanned by hand over a 6 month period, and offered here in a dark brown colour which goes perfectly with dark brown or grey stitching, or for something a little different try it with butterscotch thread. Ocean blue horween shell cordovan leather strap for apple watch strap 44mm, 42mm all series 190. As durable and comfortable to wear as they are beautiful to look at. This single piece design is the perfect complement to the minimal aesthetic of our bauhaus watch. Use the scroll bar to the right to view the complete selection available. Specialists in oxford shoes, cordovan shoes and loafers. Generally speaking, shell is not that great for the tropics. Available both lined and unlined, in a wide variety of colors, these straps are simple, durable, beautiful, and above all, comfortable. Buy horween shell cordovan leather watch strap dark brown, 20mm and other watch bands at. Each leather wallet is 100% handcrafted in chicago and made in the usa. Spain, is horsehide leather and the most nonporous leather.
The horween leather company has set the standard for the highest quality leathers since 1905. Rios1931 new york shell cordovan leather watch strap in. We are specialists on manufacturing shell cordovan shoes and boots. Need help finding the perfect leather for your next project. Rios1931 chicago shell cordovan watch strap the decision to bring in the rios1931 chicago was easy since the new york, which is essentially the same strap but contrasting stitching, was so popular. Unlike calf leather, which requires cleaning, conditioning, and polishing.
Rover haven makes affordable watch straps from horween shell cordovan. Genuine shell cordovan made with pride in the usa please click on image to view options. In this video ill show you how a pair of well worn 30 year old shell cordovan. Rios1931 new york shell cordovan leather watch band. I often get asked what makes it so special, what makes it ideal as a watch strap, and why its so expensive, so i thought it would be a good subject for a blog post. Black horween chromexcel leather fits 38mm40mm42mm44mm series 15 handmade in nyc.
Horween shell cordovan straps for panerai watches one of the most famous leathers in the world now made for panerai watches. This page is dedicated to the various ravello shell cordovan make ups that i have or had. In my experience i own about 30 pairs of dress shoes, 6 of which are shell, shell is more prone to creasing, and the creases are more noticeable because of the lighter coloration and the depth of the creases. Rios1931 genuine shell cordovan leather watch band 19 9 06 19 m new york. I must have asked for an unusual color and style combo, because i was told it would take six months to get it, and that there was a waiting list of 150 or so guys in front of me with orders at the factory. Redefine your watch style with this custom watch strap handmade from genuine shell cordovan leather. From time to time i ask guests to post an entry thats of interest to me and hopefully to you. Why you need leather conditioner for your shell cordovan leather. The strap brand new started off close to a whiskey caramel color. The new york watch strap is crafted from highquality shell cordovan leather, lending it a luxurious sheen alongside hardwearing characteristics. Shell cordovan leather explained gentlemans gazette.
The classic from horween genuine shell cordovan, one of the finest leathers in the world durable and quite comfortable. We are the first producer in europe of shoes with this special material of extraordinary quality. Vacheron constantin zenith zodiac watches by category new arrivals. Carmina burgundy oxblood shell cordovan double monk. The rios1931 new york is a genuine shell cordovan leather watch band. Buckle stainless steel gold plated buckle available upon request. I have now had the opportunity to travel to new york city a few times of the past 12 months and. However, im a little confused based on what ive read concerning sizing and whether cord stretches.
Mens wallet premium horween leather 100% made in usa. Shell cordovan is one of the special leather only used by alden. Handmade shoes for men and women, specialists in shell cordovan shoes. There is definitely something about the chicago that makes it. Rios1931 new york shell cordovan leather black watch strap.
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