Cordovan NATO Strap in Black Coffee
- Regular price
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$222.800 - Regular price
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- Sale price
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$222.800
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Our Guarantee
We are dedicated to bringing back old good traditions to our days, trying to bring back the authentic way of manufacturing goods Like our grandpas used to, making our products to last a lifetime only using the finest materials in the market and the best artisan hands.
That's why we are confident to offer a repair or replace guarantee in any defect outside of normal use for the life of the product*.
*Life of a product can be variable depending on the materials, use, and purpose of it.
Repairs
If one of your Café product(s) needs to be repaired, please start by writing us to let us know at shop@cafeleathersupply.com. In your email please include your name, order number, and the reason for repair. Final and most important step: attach at least one image of the affected area so that we can determine the best course of treatment. Upon receiving your repair request, we’ll let you know what we can do about it.
Replacements
If your Café product can not be repaired and it is used for its intended purpose, we will gladly replace the item if still in stock. Otherwise, we can offer store credit or a return for the item during the life of the product.
*Café reserves the right to decide if the product has been used properly or not.
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DESCRIPTION
Hand-sewn stitch by stitch, our Cordovan leather straps are made by a master watchmaker artisan. They select the best Cordovan shells that come from the most exclusive manufacturers in the world such as Horween, a family factory from Chicago (USA) born in 1905.
This Nato design has a lot of history. In 1973, the British Ministry of Defense introduced the original NATO strap as a choice for its soldiers to wear in the field. The name "NATO" is derived from the NSN (NATO Stock Number) used when procuring the strap. This 20mm band was lightweight, breathable, and prevented the wearer's watch from shifting on their wrist. Beloved by the British Special Forces, the strap evolved into an emblem of unadorned durability and dependable simplicity.
Distinguished by its limited supply, Shell Cordovan is regarded as the finest material with highly desirable qualities. Shells are tanned, stuffed, shaved, and polished over a six-month process by skilled artisans. Its unparalleled strength and durability ensure it endures even the most challenging days and can span generations. With a unique resistance to creasing and the ability to regain a brilliant luster when polished, products crafted from Shell Cordovan improve with age as they develop a rich patina.
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MATERIAL
Shell Cordovan originates from a fibrous flat muscle beneath the rump. The yield consists of two small, irregularly shaped oval shells that undergo an extensive six-month tanning process involving approximately 100 intricate steps, transforming them from raw materials into finished products. The process starts with vegetable tanning, where the hides are often left to soak for months. Subsequently, a unique blend of greases and oils is meticulously applied, followed by meticulous hand treatment and hot stuffing with waxes and other conditioning agents. Pure aniline dyes are painstakingly hand-rubbed onto the shells, culminating in a hand-glazed finish that imparts a polished and smooth surface.SPECIFICATIONS
- Finest Horween Shell Cordovan
- Hand Stitched by Master Artisans
- Gütermann Thread
- Polished Buckle
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"MADE TO LAST" GUARANTEE
Sick and tired of planned obsolescence, we decided to make our products last, like in the old times. Products based on the best raw materials, and the best artisan hands.
Please note that we only use natural processes and materials, so the products can have slight variations in color and appearance.
This should never be seen as an imperfection but as a unique natural character from each of the products we develop.
