Hey Huy! Is it a Shell Cordovan strap again?

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My friend took a photo of me and said: Hey Huy! Is it a Shell Cordovan strap again?

That's right, I always prioritize using this material for my watches. Even with its glossy surface effect, it's really easy to show scratches. You can see in thumbnail of this post

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And you, what do you think about this special and of course very high quality material?

#hoasa #shell #seiko #straps
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dialsandgreens
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To be honest, I’m looking at the BlackBerry Bold in the first photo!

I’m in between Shell Cordovan and Horween, but also like Saffiano for dress watches. Haven’t really compared various materials though 😊

DH_NYC
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Exactly what @dialsandgreens said, only thing I notice is the blackberry.

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SaintJayJay
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I came here for the Blackberry chat too, I was blissfully unaware that I had really fat thumbs until I was issued with one at work, happy times!

Re the actual question, I was tempted by one recently but it cost 10 times the value of the actual watch I was wanting a replacement watch for. I think for the right watch, the material makes for a very handsome strap.

PoorMansRolex
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I too wish that Blackberry still made something for people that like buttons. If I wanted to press flesh against glass, I'd wear an exhibition case back😬

I only know of shell cordovan from shoe discussion. I hear they are warm. The tanning process is supposed to make a very cosmetically self-healing hide; things should buff right out.

Personally I don't get it. I like thin and supple and isn't this thick and stiff? I guess it lasts somewhat longer, but enough to justify the magnitude in price?