Suede is a tactile leather made from the underside of the animal hide. As suede is a naturally soft leather, it will wear more easily than shell cordovan; however, it is an excellent choice if you favour a leather strap with a soft, textured finish.

This rich mahogany kid skin is soft and supple yet hard-wearing. The surface of the leather has a wonderful grained texture that sits beautifully against the case and dial of any anOrdain watch.

Shell cordovan is an equine leather renowned for its strength and durability. Its non-porous surface possesses a smooth, lustrous appearance, and its density means it will outlast other leathers, often improving with age.

This full grain bovine leather is hardwearing and durable. With any full grain leather, you can expect to see some natural blemishes on the surface of the leather, which we think only enhances the character of the strap.

Shell cordovan is an equine leather renowned for its strength and durability. Its non-porous surface possesses a smooth, lustrous appearance, and its density means it will outlast other leathers, often improving with age.

Suede is a tactile leather made from the underside of the animal hide. As suede is a naturally soft leather, it will wear more easily than shell cordovan; however, it is an excellent choice if you favour a leather strap with a soft, textured finish.