Hirsch Grand Duke brown 20mm — waterproof alligator-embossed calf strap

Hirsch Grand Duke 20 mm strap, here on a vintage Speedmaster

The leather Grand Duke 20 mm strap is shown here on a vintage Omega Speedmaster. The warm brown answers the aged tones of a vintage dial, and the match sums up the strap's purpose perfectly: to dress a collector's watch as well as an everyday chronograph. A staged shot taken in-house, by La Boîte à Montres.

Waterproof brown

The Grand Duke brown is waterproof: it resists water and perspiration, a rare asset for an alligator-embossed leather. Its warm brown shade and semi-matte surface suit steel cases as well as light dials.

Comfort and presence

A more generous, sporty take on the Duke — a distinct model — the Grand Duke brown has a pronounced doming that gives it real presence on the wrist, while keeping comfort excellent. The tool-free Hirsch Quick Release spring-bar system lets you fit it yourself.

Our pairing suggestions

Explore the full range of Hirsch 20 mm straps.

For a change of style, take a look at the Modena navy blue 20mm.

On the waterproof side, Arezzo's Explorer 20mm watch bracelet Arezzo 20mm black calf Leather pairs treated calf with a thin rubber lining.

This strap pairs especially well with a dress watch in 20 mm: Raymond Weil Toccata, Cartier Ronde, Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso, Patek Philippe Calatrava, Vacheron Constantin Patrimony or Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle.

We filmed the job in our workshop: see the guide to removing a watch strap.

Specifications

• Lug width: 20 mm
• Material: calfskin, semi-matte alligator embossing, brown
• Water resistance: waterproof (water and perspiration)
• Curve: pronounced
• Attachment: tool-free Hirsch Quick Release spring-bar system
• Origin: Austria

Alligator texture on video