Caiman Calf | Châtain Women’s

Buckle · Semi Matte

$89.00In stock
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A NEW ERA

A REFOCUS ON TRADITION, CRAFTMANSHIP AND UNMATCHED QUALITY

In this new world of automation and cheap commodities everywhere, the whole reason for our existence is to go that extra mile and craft something that's truly rare and exceptional. That's why each Longvadon strap is now crafted by hand, by a single craftsman in our atelier in Germany. In fact, it takes one of our artisans more than 170 individual steps to handcraft a pair of these new bands.

A NEW ERA OF TRADITION, CRAFTMANSHIP, DESIGN, ARTISANRY AND INNOVATION

TUSCAN LEATHER

MADE FROM THE FINEST CROCODILE EMBOSSED CALFSKIN

Leaving behind all our past leather suppliers, the new Caiman Calfskin collection uses only croc-embossed calfskins made in Tuscany by some of the finest tanneries in the country. Although nearly an order of magnitude more expensive than our Caiman Series leather of the past, these calfskins offer far more beauty, durability, sustainability and consistency in quality than anything we've made before.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

LEATHER

1st Grade Italian Calfskin

LINING

Zermatt Hypoallergenic Calfskin

TEMPER (SUPPLENESS)

Soft

LEATHER FINISH

Semi Matte

CONSTRUCTION

Hand saddle stitched (angled on both sides)
Quick-release spring bars: Yes
Padded with extra-bendy foam padding
MeiSi Super Fine waxed linen thread
Reinforced with French Velodon for strength
Triple-treated Edge Painting for added durability

BUCKLE TYPE

Buckle

BUCKLE MATERIAL

316L Stainless Steel

IN-HOUSE ADAPTERS TO MATCH YOUR ULTRA 1 AND 2

With watches, the devil is in the details. With our custom in-house Apple Watch adapters, you can ensure that your Caiman Calf band stays securely attached, while perfectly blending in with the color and finish of your Apple Watch Ultra.

HAND SADDLE STITCHED BY A SINGLE ARTISAN

Each Longvadon band is saddle stitched by hand at our aterlier in Germany. This gorgeous, traditional and very labor intensive method is renowned for its durability. That's because unlike a machine stitch, it creates interlocking stitches where if one breaks, the rest do not unravel, making hand-stitched products far more enduring.

DEPLOYANT CLASP

MICRO-ADJUST DEPLOYANT CLASP

With its harmonious proportions and restrained styling, the Master Control Chronograph Calendar features a refunde and contemporary aesthetic inspired by the Maison's rich heritage with the classic round watches from the 1950s.

SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING

HANDMADE PACKAGING FOR YEARS-LONG STORAGE

Each pair of Longvadon comes in a new eco-friendly box, handmade in Bulgaria using some of the finest, sustainably made paper in the world coming out of Great Britain. Like any valuable and handmade leather good, each pair now also come with a breathable Organic cotton strap pouch - making it the place to store your watch straps in pristine condition, for years to come.

FOUNDED BY FRENCH BROTHERS

Founded by two French-Scandinavian brothers, Longvadon got its start in the small village of Cassis on the French Riviera in 2018. With the Apple Watch gaining in popularity, all one could find was cheap knockoffs or the few extremely expensive bands offered by Apple and its partners. With Sebastian just having left his corporate job and Robin having recently sold a small watch brand he founded — the stars were aligned for one of the first luxury watch style Apple Watch straps to be born.

Since then, over a hundred thousand Longvadon bands have adorned wrists all around the world, and now, almost a decade later, our mission remains the same as always. To design and create Apple Watch bands and accessories that are as stylish as you’d look strolling down a small town alley in the heart of the French Riviera on a beautiful summer night, all while enjoying the benefits of the latest technology and modern wearables to their fullest.