Sizing Guide
Sizing of watch straps can be a complicated thing. Let's un-complicate it.
*Unfortunately, only M size is available at this point in time.
FIND OUT WHAT THE HYPE IS ABOUT
Black Shell Cordovan Signature Watch Strap
$99.00
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Our signature watch strap in Shell Cordovan is the first line that we are bringing to the watch community. Each strap is padded, lined and stitched, using one of the most luxurious leathers known to leathercrafters. You'd expect your watches to last a lifetime - the straps shouldn't be any different.
All watch straps will come with a silver tang buckle and quick release bars, so that you can easily swap out between your favourite watch straps and not have to fuss about scratching your watch lugs. No one will judge you for changing straps every day!
Note: Small and Large straps, as well as straps with custom lug sizes, are made-to-order and will take around 4 weeks before it is shipped out.
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The main leather used is Shell Cordovan from Shinki Hikaku tannery in Japan. The lining leather used is French goat leather that matches the colour of the Shell Cordovan.
See here for more details on the leather we use, because calling them "full grain leather" or "genuine leather" on its own does not do it justice.
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For our Signature series, there are a total of 4 layers of various material that goes into each strap, with each layer serving a specific purpose. From top to bottom, they are: (1) exterior leather, (2) padding, (3) synthetic strengthener, (4) lining leather.
All layers are firstly glued and pressed together, before they are stitched. Finally, the edges are finished with edge paint, which adds an additional layer along the exposed edges of leather and protects it from wear and tear, and water damage, over time. This also prevents the different layers from separating - an additional layer of prevention on top of the stitching.
Barenia Signature Watch Strap
$80.00
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The quintessential brown leather strap. Barenia leather from Haas tannery in France is widely used by Hermes, and Hermes doesn't just choose any leather to use. It only uses the best. This is the same Barenia that Apple uses for its Apple Watch strap (check out that price!), and Hermes for its Birkin bag.
Barenia leather is soft and supple, just the right firmness, and has the perfect shade of brown. It has a very smooth surface, with just a tiny bit of gloss. Closer inspection can reveal the beautiful grain on this leather. It has moderate scratch resistance which means you don't need to baby the strap. Small scratches can be buffed out with just some slight rubbing. This also means that Barenia is able to develop a beautiful patina that results in a slight darkening of the leather with use.
All watch straps will come with a silver tang buckle and quick release bars, so that you can easily swap out between your favourite watch straps and not have to fuss about scratching your watch lugs. No one will judge you for changing straps every day!
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For our Signature series, there are a total of 4 layers of various material that goes into each strap, with each layer serving a specific purpose. From top to bottom, they are: (1) exterior leather, (2) padding, (3) synthetic strengthener, (4) lining leather.
All layers are firstly glued and pressed together, before they are stitched. Finally, the edges are finished with edge paint, which adds an additional layer along the exposed edges of leather and protects it from wear and tear, and water damage, over time. This also prevents the different layers from separating - an additional layer of prevention on top of the stitching.
Horween Chromexcel Side-Stitch Leather Strap
$60.00
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Our side-stitch watch strap in Horween Natural Chromexcel is something that we are so excited to release. This leather is the stuff of legends - perfect feel, great character, yummy look. When people say leather, Chromexcel is the image that pops up in your head and Horween is the tannery that you think of.
The Natural Chromexcel strap starts off in a beautiful medium brown colour. This leather has a pronounced pull-up effect. What this means is that as the leather stretches, the colour changes. This is due to the movement of the oil and wax inside the leather. What results is a leather strap that wears and ages beautifully, with a rustic and vintage vibe. Also, due to the high percentage of wax, any scratches can also be easily buffed out with just a simple brushing or friction from rubbing. The pull-up effect fades away over time and evens back out. All this contributes to a leather strap that you don't ever want to take off from your watch.
All watch straps will come with a silver tang buckle and quick release bars, so that you can easily swap out between your favourite watch straps and not have to fuss about scratching your watch lugs. No one will judge you for changing straps every day!
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Construction here is kept simple. Two pieces of leather glued together, 3mm thick in total. The perfect thickness to give it enough structure, but still keep it slim. To secure the lug pins and buckle, the leather is skived to half the thickness and folded over on itself, before being stitched down at the sides. This keeps the thickness of the strap uniform throughout. The edges are burnished to seal the edges, which protects the leather from wear and tear, and water damage, over time.
Custom Watch Strap (Alligator)
$185.00
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Looking to customise an Alligator leather watch strap from scratch? You've come to the right place! Choose the style, leather colour, stitch colour that you like, let us know the sizing in your checkout notes (both lug width and strap length) and we will do the rest! If you have any additional requests (for example, lining leather colour or even stitch spacing) let us know and we will be glad to transform your vision into a reality.
As always, all our watch straps will come with a silver tang buckle and quick release bars, so that you can easily swap out between your favourite watch straps and not have to fuss about scratching your watch lugs. No one will judge you for changing straps every day!
Note: These straps will be made to order and thus require a lead time of a month before it is shipped out to you. We hope you understand - good work takes good time!
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The following styles are available for Alligator watch straps:
Signature: Stitched, padded and lined. Our signature straps are the full package. See the Signature Shell Cordovan straps as an example.
Signature (Non-padded): Stitched, non-padded and lined. Only difference is the lack of padding, which keeps the strap thickness the same throughout.
Side-Stitch: Stitched on the outer edge at the lugs and watch buckle, non-padded, lined (for Alligator). Keeps the watch looking casual.
Single Pass: One continuous piece of leather that runs behind the watch. Only stitched on the outer edge buckle, non-padded and lined (for Alligator). Easy-on, easy-off type of strap.
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Alligator: A crowd favourite. A gator watch strap immediately classes up any watch. Perfectly suited for a Signature strap. Feeling a little bolder? Go with a side-stitch gator!
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There are a total of 4 layers of various material that goes into each strap, with each layer serving a specific purpose. From top to bottom, they are: (1) exterior leather, (2) padding, (3) synthetic strengthener, (4) lining leather.
All layers are firstly glued and pressed together, before they are stitched. Finally, the edges are finished with edge paint, which adds an additional layer along the exposed edges of leather and protects it from wear and tear, and water damage, over time. This also prevents the different layers from separating - an additional layer of prevention on top of the stitching.
Custom Watch Strap (Epsom)
$95.00
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Looking to customise a Epsom leather watch strap from scratch? You've come to the right place! Choose the style, stitch colour that you like, let us know the leather colour and sizing (both lug width and strap length) in your purchase notes and we will do the rest! If you have any additional requests (for example, lining leather colour or even stitch spacing) let us know and we will be glad to transform your vision into a reality.
As always, all our watch straps will come with a silver tang buckle and quick release bars, so that you can easily swap out between your favourite watch straps and not have to fuss about scratching your watch lugs. No one will judge you for changing straps every day!
Note: These straps will be made to order and thus require a lead time of a month before it is shipped out to you. We hope you understand - good work takes good time!
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The following styles are available for Epsom watch straps:
Signature: Stitched, padded and lined. Our signature straps are the full package. See the Signature Shell Cordovan straps as an example.
Signature (Non-padded): Stitched, non-padded and lined. Only difference is the lack of padding, which keeps the strap thickness the same throughout.
Side-Stitch: Stitched on the outer edge at the lugs and watch buckle, non-padded, lined. Keeps the watch looking casual.
Single Pass: One continuous piece of leather that runs behind the watch. Only stitched on the outer edge buckle, non-padded and lined. Easy-on, easy-off type of strap.
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Epsom: If you want a strap that has a beautiful texture, good scratch and water resistance, and remains looking pristine even after many wear, Epsom is the right choice. Epsom from Tanneries Du Puy in France is well-known for its quality, wide range of colours and perfect rigidity. It is the same leather that is used in many Hermes products.
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Depending on the style of the watch strap, there are up to total of 4 layers of various material that goes into each strap, with each layer serving a specific purpose. From top to bottom, they are: (1) exterior leather, (2) padding, (3) synthetic strengthener, (4) lining leather.
All layers are firstly glued and pressed together, before they are stitched. Finally, the edges are finished with edge paint, which adds an additional layer along the exposed edges of leather and protects it from wear and tear, and water damage, over time. This also prevents the different layers from separating - an additional layer of prevention on top of the stitching.
Buttero Signature Watch Strap (MTO)
$70.00
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Our signature watch strap in Buttero is the second item in our Signature line. Each strap is padded, lined and handstitched, using a veg-tanned leather that is extremely popular amongst leathercrafters. Being veg-tanned means that the strap is stiff to begin with, but within a few days of wear it will mould to the shape of the wearer's wrist. While all of the straps are identical to begin with, over the weeks, months and years of wear, the strap will quickly patina and become unique to the owner. What's patina? I'll let the folks over here tell you all about it. In a nutshell, more wear, more patina, more sentimental value.
All watch straps will come with a silver tang buckle and quick release bars, so that you can easily swap out between your favourite watch straps and not have to fuss about scratching your watch lugs. No one will judge you for changing straps every day!
Note: All Buttero straps are made-to-order and will take around 4 weeks before it is shipped out.
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The main and lining leather used is Buttero from Conceria Walpier tannery in Italy.
See here for more details on the leather we use, because calling them "full grain leather" or "genuine leather" on its own does not do it justice.
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There are a total of 4 layers of various material that goes into each strap, with each layer serving a specific purpose. From top to bottom, they are: (1) exterior leather, (2) padding, (3) synthetic strengthener, (4) lining leather.
All layers are firstly glued and pressed together, before they are stitched. Finally, the edges are burnished to seal the edges, which protects the leather from wear and tear, and water damage, over time.
Waxed Camouflage Signature Watch Strap (MTO)
$70.00
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Our signature watch strap in Waxed Camouflage is the third item in our Signature line. Each strap is padded, lined and handstitched, using a veg-tanned leather that has a look unlike any others. Being veg-tanned means that the strap is stiff to begin with, but within a few days of wear it will mould to the shape of the wearer's wrist. While all of the straps are identical (apart from the camo design) to begin with, over the weeks, months and years of wear, the strap will quickly patina and become unique to the owner. The wax layer sitting at the top of the leather will wear down to reveal the beautiful camouflage pattern beneath. More wear, more patina, more sentimental value.
All watch straps will come with a silver tang buckle and quick release bars, so that you can easily swap out between your favourite watch straps and not have to fuss about scratching your watch lugs. No one will judge you for changing straps every day!
Note: All Waxed Camouflage straps are made-to-order and will take around 4 weeks before it is shipped out.
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The main and lining leather used is Waxed Camouflage from Conceria la Bretagna tannery in Italy.
See here for more details on the leather we use, because calling them "full grain leather" or "genuine leather" on its own does not do it justice.
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There are a total of 4 layers of various material that goes into each strap, with each layer serving a specific purpose. From top to bottom, they are: (1) exterior leather, (2) padding, (3) synthetic strengthener, (4) lining leather.
All layers are firstly glued and pressed together, before they are stitched. Finally, the edges are burnished to seal the edges, which protects the leather from wear and tear, and water damage, over time.
PREMIUM LEATHER
You don't skimp on your watch, so don't skimp on your leather strap.
Craftsmanship
On both your watch and strap, the smallest details speak the loudest.
Competitive Pricing
After spending on a new watch, there's not a lot left for the strap. We understand and that's why our prices will always stay competitive.
Don't take our word for it
Excellent Quality
I now sport my Speedmaster with the Signature in Natural, and have received several positive remarks on the strap (over the watch) lately! Great quality leather and work. Will shop from Delugs again, and recommend the strap!
— Nikolai R.
Excellent Quality and Superb Service
Very impressed by the quality of leather received on my first purchase and went on to subsequently purchase 4 more! The stitching, finishing and overall million dollar quality to go very well with my watches including speedy, sarb033, sarb065 and rolex submariner. Easy release spring bar makes it all the more convenient to change straps safely to pair your mood/outfit. would be looking to also try out other straps from Delugs. WELL DONE!
— Robby S.
Great Service; Great Product!
Kenneth was really responsive and helpful throughout the ordering process and gave many helpful recommendations. The strap arrived in good time after I placed the order and I’m really happy with it! Fantastic quality - neat stitching, clean finishing, food quality leather - and I’m really happy with it. Would highly recommend this!
— Scott T.
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PREMIUM MATERIALS
You don't skimp on your watch, so don't skimp on your leather strap
The best leather money can buy
Shell cordovan is a vegetable-tanned leather that comes from horse rump (aka butt). It is one of the most desirable leathers out there due to its unique gloss surface finish, and high durability. While Horween is the first tannery to produce shell cordovan, our shell comes from a Japanese tannery, Shinki Hikaku. Shinki shell is incredibly clean, with a semi-gloss luster that offers a superior level of water resistance. Shinki shell has a more refined look and feel, as compared to the rugged and rustic vibe of Horween shell.
No detail is too small
If you use a loupe to examine your watch, you should use a loupe to examine your straps. Quick release pins, polyester thread, decorative crease lines, waterproof lining.
What makes for a good quality watch strap?
A good quality watch strap is apparent by examining the leather and construction.
For leather, generally full grain or top grain leather should be used. The specific article of leather, if known, will provide more information on the type of leather.
For construction, you would want to look the stitching, edge finishing, symmetry and overall cleanliness.
What sets us apart from the other strap makers out there?
On the market today, there are a lot of strap makers. How are we any different? Read on to find out more!
There is no DELUGS without U
As a small start-up, there is a lot that we don't know. Customer feedback is the most important way for us to discover those unknown unknowns. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions!
You can message us about anything under the sun! How we can improve our watch strap, what leather we should use next, what styles of straps we should expand into (NATO? Two-piece? Bund?), how we can improve our websites, or even how your day is going! Bottom line is, we want to hear from you!