Orange Crocodile-Grain Leather Watch Band, 16mm

A 16mm orange leather watch band with a crocodile-grain texture, fitted with a gold-tone buckle and sized for a standard 7.5-inch wrist.

Crocodile-grain is an embossing technique in which the natural pattern of crocodile hide is pressed into smooth leather, giving the strap the distinctive scaled appearance long associated with traditional luxury watch straps without the cost or sourcing concerns of exotic skins. The format has been a staple of dress and chronograph watch styling for over a century.

The 16mm width suits smaller and mid-size watch cases and reads well on slimmer wrists. The vivid orange tone makes the strap a wardrobe accent in its own right — a fast way to refresh a familiar watch — while the gold-tone buckle keeps the overall look warm and classic. It suits a buyer who rotates straps with mood or season, or someone seeking a confident pop of color against neutral attire.

Suits a buyer drawn to expressive watch styling and the easy personalization of a colorful leather strap.

Ships free on orders over $99. Arrives in Sophia Jewelers signature packaging.