Hirsch Capitano black 22mm — men's alligator leather strap

Capitano 22 mm men's watch strap in Louisiana alligator

The leather Capitano 22 mm strap stands out — the Capitano black is made for chronographs and large-diameter watches, which its width and powerful body suit perfectly. The genuine Louisiana alligator, hand-selected, water-repellent and with a silky brushed surface, gives these watches an exceptional material that no embossed leather can match.

Two-tone scales and unique piece

The distinctive two-tone scales give the black a depth that shifts with the light. Each coloured Capitano is a one-off, the skin's pattern never repeating exactly.

Comfort and finishing

The strong padding, athletic doming and Hirsch Silkglove lining make for exceptional comfort. Contrasting topstitching, hand-sewn lock stitch and triple lacquer complete the finish. The tool-free Hirsch Quick Release spring-bar system lets you fit it yourself.

Our pairing suggestions

Browse our full Hirsch 22 mm straps range to compare finishes.

In the same spirit, the Duke black 22mm is worth a look.

For a less domed alligator, Arezzo's Arezzo DARKGATOR 22mm Alligator Mustard holds the sporty line.

This strap suits large elegant watches: Audemars Piguet Code 11.59, Montblanc 1858, IWC Portugieser 42, Grand Seiko SBGA211 Snowflake, Breitling Navitimer 41 or Breitling Top Time.

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

Specifications

• Lug width: 22 mm
• Material: hand-selected genuine Louisiana alligator, water-repellent tanning, silky brushed surface, two-tone scales, black
• Lining: Hirsch Silkglove
• Body: strong padding, athletic doming
• Finishing: contrasting sport topstitching, hand-sewn lock stitch at the buckle, hand-sewn safety stitch on the movable keeper, clean-cut edge, hand triple lacquer
• Compatibility: original replacement on watches with 22 mm lug width
• Attachment: tool-free Hirsch Quick Release spring-bar system
• Origin: Austria

The real alligator on video