Vintage Leather Watch Strap - Two Tone Full Grain Cowhide, Quick Release Butterfly Clasp

Some men change their watch - others change the strap and keep the story on their wrist.

A vintage leather watch strap is more than an accessory. It is the quiet signal that a man chose every detail on purpose, not just whatever came in the box.

You unfasten the factory bracelet and the watch instantly feels lighter, more your own. The two tone arc of this full grain leather watch strap frames the case in warm cognac and deep olive, joined by an S shaped line of contrast stitching. The watch keeps time. The strap adds attitude - enough presence for the boardroom, subtle enough for weekend drives, airport lounges and late dinners.

This band is cut from full grain vegetable tanned cowhide, the top layer of the hide where the natural grain stays intact. The surface carries a soft oiled sheen that develops a rich patina the more you wear it, darkening at the edges and softening where it curves around your wrist. Inside, a smooth lining leather adds comfort and helps manage sweat on long days. The hand stitched arc uses waxed thread and a saddle style technique chosen for strength, so what you see as a design line is also part of the structure.

The hardware follows the same idea of honest durability. A 316L stainless steel butterfly clasp keeps the strap balanced on the wrist and avoids creasing the leather every time you fasten it. Quick release spring bars let you switch straps without tools in a few seconds, while hand sealed edges with protective oil help resist cracking or fraying after years of use.

Fit and sizing details:

• Strap widths: 20-18mm, 21-18mm and 22-20mm - ideal for classic sport and pilot watches.
• Standard length around 120/75mm to fit most male wrists comfortably.
• Thickness approximately 3.2-3.3mm for a substantial feel that still slides easily under a cuff.

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Care & Maintenance

Natural leather reacts to the way you wear it. Avoid prolonged contact with water, chemical cleaners or heavy oils that can stain or weaken the material. After a long day, wipe the strap with a soft cloth and let it dry in open air away from direct sun. Expect it to feel firmer in the first week - as the cowhide leather watch strap adapts to your wrist it becomes more supple, taking on a curve that is uniquely yours.

From the Corletaria Watch Straps collection - curated for men who know that real luxury lives in the details only a few notice at first glance.

Add this strap to your rotation and let every watch you own speak the same language as the man who wears it.