Black Sculptured Smooth Calfskin Watch Strap – Retro Dress

A relaxed take on mid-century style — clean, structured, and quietly confident.

We designed this strap to pair with the icons of classic watchmaking — from time-only pieces to calendars and chronographs by makers such as Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin and Audemars Piguet — always with harmony and proportion in mind.

To preserve these original proportions, we developed this strap with a more refined taper — from 18 or 20 mm at the lugs to 14 mm at the buckle — a detail rarely found today, yet essential for the correct look and feel of these watches, while allowing the use of original vintage buckles.

Inspired by original 1940s and 1950s strap designs, this piece reinterprets the characteristic boxed construction in a contemporary execution. The signature boxed stitch, set deep within a defined heatline, frames both the softly padded center and the padded edges — creating a refined, sculptural three-dimensional profile.

Crafted from exceptionally soft black calfskin, the surface remains clean and smooth, giving the strap a more relaxed and slightly more understated presence compared to traditional formal styles.

Despite its structured appearance, it remains slim at just 1.8mm, supple and highly flexible — naturally hugging the wrist.

Finished with a smooth leather lining for comfort, this strap brings together vintage character with a more effortless, everyday elegance.

A cool, confident interpretation of classic design — relaxed, yet always refined.

Each strap is handmade in Italy by Jean Paul Menicucci.

Length: 115 + 75 mm
Lug width / Buckle:
18 mm → 14 mm
20 mm → 14 mm
Thickness: ~1.8 mm