Matte Himalayan Alligator Signature (Curved) Strap
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If you are looking for a classy strap, but also want to express your personality and show some knowledge of style, go with a Himalayan Alligator strap. Made famous by Hermes with its $300,000 Birkin bag made out of Himalayan skin, those who know this colour, will know exactly what they are looking at. And if they don't know, then you can show-off this little bit of knowledge and impress the other party. Go with a handcrafted, Alligator strap and not some embossed pattern, because it isn't the same and you know it.
Note: This strap comes with curved lugs. Read more about whether you need a curved strap here.
Specifications
What's Included
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Strap Length Guide
There are two sides per strap, which we refer to as the long end and the short end, which are represented by C and D respectively in the diagram below.
Our handcrafted leather straps come in 3 different lengths.
- Small (C: 105mm, D: 65mm)
- Medium (C: 115mm, D: 70mm)
- Large (C: 125mm, D: 75mm)
A quick way to decide on the length to get is based on your wrist size. Here is the general recommendation (if you are between sizes, we recommend to size up):
- Wrist size of 14.5cm - 17.0cm: Small
- Wrist size of 16.5cm - 19.0cm : Medium
- Wrist size of 18.5cm - 21.0cm: Large
If you need a strap that is shorter than Small (105/65), or longer than Large (125/75), you can always have the strap custom made.
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| Measurements | Description | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Lug width | Varies by lug width (see product listing) |
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| B | Buckle width | |||
| C | Long strap length | 105mm | 115mm | 125mm |
| D | Short strap length | 65mm | 70mm | 75mm |
| E | Distance to middle hole | 63mm | 71mm | 81mm |
| F | Distance between holes | 6mm | ||
| G | Size of holes | 1.8mm | ||
| Number of Strap Holes | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
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Hope this quick guide helps! Finding the perfect length to get can be a little bit more complicated, as it also depends on the lug-to-lug distance of your watch, and even the shape of your wrist. For a more detailed guide on sizing, please check out this page.
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Find Your Lug Width
If you're looking to purchase a strap for your watch, you will need to know the lug width of your watch. Lug width refers to "A" in this schematic below.
There are two ways to find out the lug width of your watch.
- Firstly, you can Google "<watch brand and model> lug width" and see if there is an answer from the brand's website, or some other websites.
- Alternatively, you can simply take a ruler and measure the lug width directly on your watch.
Lug widths are typically in whole numbers, and while the most common lug widths are between 18-22mm, they can go down to 8mm or up to 32mm even. Our ready stock straps are available in 16mm, 17mm, 18mm, 19mm, 20mm, 21mm, 22mm, 24mm and 26mm. If you need other lug widths, you can have it custom made.
You will then need to purchase a strap of the same lug width. For example, if your watch has a lug width of 20mm, you will need to purchase strap with a width of 20-16.
Note: Our Widths typically have two numbers, for example 20-16. The first number (20) refers to the lug width ("A" in the schematic above). The second number (16) refers to the buckle width ("B" in the schematic above). You just need to ensure that the first number matches the lug width of your watch.Â
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Scratch-Resistant
Pliable
The strap is very soft and flexible, and is extremely comfortable with zero break-in required. This is owing to both the type of material used, and the overall construction of the strap.
Distinctive Texture
The leather used has naturally formed grains, and thus there will be some variance in terms of how every strap looks. The photos provided in the listing are just one example of how the strap might look.
Combination Tanned
Combination tanned is when the animal hides have been both chrome tanned and vegetable tanned, to achieve a combination of both tanning methods properties.
Customer Reviews
Although my dearest wifey did NOT appreciate the contrast in colour between the strap and the dial of the beauty that I paired it with ON PURPOSE, I will personally DECLARE that this is truly nothing short of a match made in heaven! Being my very first purchase from Delugs, I can safely say that this shall definitely not be my last! The quick strap change bars were a breeze to place the strap in its place ( no puns intended ;0 ) , and the impeccable service rendered by Ken & his team were nothing short of an ultimate form of customer service when I faced some shipping issues initially. Nonetheless right now today the watch is being strapped upon with gusto all thanks to this rendition of the rocky snowcapped peaks of the Himalayan heavenly reaches (figuratively of course for those not in the know) that flows down into the celadonic meadows. Could I give more than just 5 stars?
i like it very much.
Once again, Delugs has transformed my watch into a statement! The Patek looked good already, but with the Himalayan Alligator? It’s stunning!
Well done, Delugs!
Love this latest strap; picked it up to try and elevate my otherwise dull CT60… but also looks good on the SMP500 (excuse the curved lug bars 😬)… love what Delugs do!!
