My Natty Shell Apple Watch Strap is a Patina Monster

BamaBoyinTxabout 1 hour ago
Ashland Leather Apple Watch StrapHorween Reverse Natural Shell Cordovan

Maker

Ashland Leather

Model

Apple Watch Strap

Leather

Purchased from

Ashland Leather

Order info

Availability: Custom

Use & wear

Office Work
Leisure
Travel
Cold Temperatures
Outdoor Activities
Other

I wore it everywhere (except in the shower!). The more I wore it the more it molded to me and the richer the color got. The reverse side absorbed a lot color and the Horween ink stamp become less obvious but def added a lot to this strap.

Leather

Horween Reverse Natural Shell Cordovan
Patina Process
Break-In
Care Routine

Perfection . I didn’t have to do much to it. Ashland suggested that I add their tanner’s blend every 2-3 months since the reverse side was out. The finished side might not the needing anything but brushing.

Craftsmanship

Ashland Leather Apple Watch Strap
Construction
Finishing
Hardware

Ashland’s straps are the best. The double layered shell straps are a bit sturdier but this one is really comfy and molded to my wrist pretty quickly.

Final thoughts

Would Recommend
Good Value

This strap is amazing. I love it when Natty Shell darkens, it becomes the richest and best brown ever. Great strap!

Written by BamaBoyinTx
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