Shell Cordovan is the top tier leather available, before the category of exotics. It comes from the hind of a horse, and because the fibres are packed so densely together, the leather that results from that is incredibly durable. While Shell Cordovan is usually a stiff leather, when made in the Slim style, it is very flexible and a great companion to your dress watch.
The Shell Cordovan we use comes from Shinki Hikaku tannery in Japan. Typical of most shell cordovan, it has a high gloss finish. Unique to Shinki Shell, the surface is extremely uniform and clean, with a beautiful depth of colour. This leather is so durable that it is likely to last as long as your mechanical timepiece!
Shell Cordovan is my preferred strap and this is by far the most pliable and comfortable strap I have. I also really appreciate quick change spring bars as standard as opposed to an option that I must pay for.
Fitted my new strap and it’s another home run. Great quality and construction coupled with superior leather.
Great quality, fitted it with a OMEGA buckle and. It looks great.
Second strap from delug, would recommend and will buy again
I'm very pleased with the strap. It has a nice semi-gloss finish and isn't too thick. The inside is lined nicely and the stitching is even. The quick spring bars are very handy. If I have only one small quibble, it would be the buckle side would be 5mm longer so it sits in the middle of my wrist just a bit better.
5 stars? Is the title misleading? Good. It caught your attention. Quality is excellent. The texture is similar to high-end dress shoes. The short length is a God-send. To some, an unlined Cordovan is a must. In this case, it is not. Maybe a production of non-lined cordovan as well? The photos show a 7 hole strap but mine came in a 5 hole. Not an issue as my wrist does not fluctuate that much. Unfortunately, I ordered mine with the depolyant clasp, thinking it might be better than the $10 Amazon clasp. Nope. It is the same. The keeper is loose, the buttons will dig into your skin and may open unexpectedly. The worst issue I have with the clasp is the butterfly mechanism likes to get inside the keeper which may damage it in the long term. Onto the title. What’s with that? Well, Delugs offers a variety of materials and designs. You’ll want to make sure all of your watches get straps they deserve
