Button-Stud Watchband (Adjustable)

$45

We took the design of The Original Cordovan Button-Stud Watchband, and added the ability to adjust the band to fit your wrist or preferred wear style, while maintaining the comfort, simplicity, and innovative design of the original.

Offered here in Horween Chromexcel and Veg Tan leathers. Top-shelf Shell Cordovan leather options also available. For a ready-made watch & band combination, see our currently available pairings with select watch faces.

Available leather colors:

We are currently offering the following Horween leather colors:

Natural Chromexcel
Essex Veg Tan (low stock)
Pebbled Football
Football Suede
Ink Blue Chromexcel
Suede Blue Chromexcel
Black Chromexcel
Rio (Honey Tan) Latigo

Installing your new Button-Stud Watchband:

Your first inclination, with a shiny new watchband, is to take it out of the box and slide it through your watch face, just as you always do with a NATO band: Tag end first. However, pulling the band all the way through the springbars, or removing your band by pulling on the stud end can result in a scuff from a sharp-edged watch case. Stay (so) fresh and (so) clean (clean):

Unscrew and remove the button-stud from the band. This is the 'stud end'; the other end (with the hole that goes over the stud) is the 'tag end'.
Insert the stud end between the springbar and the case on the 12 o'clock position.
Thread the band through and back out the 6 o'clock springbar, pulling very little of the tag end through, usually under 1 inch is sufficient.
Re-attach the button-stud to the band.
Note that this method keeps the visible parts of your new watchband from passing between the springbar and the case. Aren't you glad you read this?
To wear the band as intended, adjust as needed so that the button-stud itself falls on the inside of your wrist, rather than on the bottom of your wrist (pulse point) as is typical with standard watchbands.
To remove the band, unscrew the button stud and pull the stud end back through the case. Make sure to put the stud back on the band, or it will join your lost wallet, socks, and keys in no time.

Be sure to 'Mind the Gap':

On some watches (a vintage Omega Seamaster, for example), the springbar is very close to the case itself, leaving a tight space to slide a NATO-style band through. If it is relatively easy to swap grosgrain bands on your watch, this is likely not your situation. However, if you find that your case/springbar dimension is particularly tight, and getting your new band through is proving difficult, form•function•form recommends obtaining a springbar tool in order to easily remove the bar and install your cordovan band. The Swiss company Bergeon makes a quality option in their '6767' model. It will take at most 15 seconds to figure out how to use the tool to remove the bar; just make sure the 'spring' doesn't shoot the tiny part across the room--that will take hours to undo.

Patented* 'Low-Stress Ordering System:'

We hand-make to order in our Florida studio, ship fast (usually within 2 days), and are not making money on shipping costs, so you get your stuff quickly and without loads of extra fees.

Free US economy shipping both ways, with upgraded options available.
Low cost shipping for international customers, as well as upgraded options.
A pretty damn liberal return policy, in case you somehow don't like the goods.

Check the Shipping Information page for a description of our Economy, Upgraded, and Expedited Shipping options. (*note: not actually patented--in fact, we wish it would catch on everywhere...)

SKU: wbd121002. Category: Watchbands.

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Adjustable length Horween leather button-stud watchband fits virtually all wrist sizes with over 2 inches of adjustment.
If you find your new band needs to be a bit shorter or longer for you, contact us for a prompt fix.
Band design hides button-stud adjustment holes behind watch face. For a truly custom band sized to your watch and wrist, see The Original Cordovan Button-Stud Watchband.
USA made, low profile screw-back button studs (ships with one each of nickel-plated brass & anodized matte black button studs by default).
Available band widths: 17mm, 18mm, 19mm, 20mm, 21mm, 22mm, 24mm. Contact us for other widths.

If yours is a small/medium size wrist, and you find too much extra band on the button-stud end of the strap, simply trim the excess off. We suggest leaving approximately 3/4" of leather past the button stud. Cutting a slightly rounded arc is recommended, but not necessary--the adjustable end you cut is intentionally hidden by the studio-finished tag end.

A note on stretch & measuring sizes:

Leather stretches--but not on its own, like an old rubber band. We have attempted to size our products to take the stretch into account, and still result in a product that fits appropriately. Different types of our leathers may stretch more (and differently) than others, depending on their own qualities (type of animal, location on hide, etc.), and the method in which they were finished at the tannery. Here are our thoughts and observations on leathers that we work with regularly:

Chromexcel (Natural, Ink, Black, etc.) tanned leathers stretch markedly: an average sized bracelet can easily be stretched almost 3/4 of an inch with limited force. Chromexcel often takes on a slightly lighter color when stretched.
Veg Tan leathers 'give' slightly less than Chromexcel, but sill move noticably--especially when wet. Stretched Veg Tan typically retains the same color as unstretched.
Shell Cordovan leathers exhibit minimal stretch compared to the above, due to the unique structure of the leather. They will, however, move slightly with time and pressure--an average bracelet-sized strip of Cordovan can gain just under 1/4" in length with limited, intentional force; this is why our Original Custom Button-Stud Watchband is tight at first, and stretches to fit perfectly after one or two wearings.

With that said, if you are not happy with the size shipped to you, please refer to our Return Policies page for return shipping, replacement, or refund instructions.

Installing your new Button-Stud Watchband:

Unscrew and remove the button-stud from the band. This is the 'stud end'; the other end (with the hole that goes over the stud) is the 'tag end'.
Insert the stud end between the springbar and the case on the 12 o'clock position.
Thread the band through and back out the 6 o'clock springbar, pulling very little of the tag end through, usually under 1 inch is sufficient.
Re-attach the button-stud to the band.
Note that this method keeps the visible parts of your new watchband from passing between the springbar and the case. Aren't you glad you read this?
To wear the band as intended, adjust as needed so that the button-stud itself falls on the inside of your wrist, rather than on the bottom of your wrist (pulse point) as is typical with standard watchbands.
To remove the band, unscrew the button stud and pull the stud end back through the case. Make sure to put the stud back on the band, or it will join your lost wallet, socks, and keys in no time.

Be sure to 'Mind the Gap':

4.75 out of 5

4 reviews for Button-Stud Watchband (Adjustable)

5 out of 5

Duran (verified owner) – 2012/12/18:

I just received my chromexcel natural button stud for a Timex Weekender I had previously purchased. Shipping was fast, and product packaging was excellent! The leather is very soft yet feels strong and durable. I like this so much I am going to order another one for my 22mm watches!
4 out of 5

Nick (verified owner) – 2012/12/25:

I received my chromexcel natural strap a few days ago and I must say that overall i am quite happy with it.
Pros,
Thick, quality leather that changes with age
button stud system is simple and well constructed
fits well on smaller wrists (mine is 6 inches)
due to the ability to unscrew the stud you could, should you wish, wear your strap inside out for a suede appearance
Very affordable

Cons
the leather is VERY thick. – i had to remove my springbars to get it on and one of my watches wouldn’t take the strap at all.
does not have a buckle system – this may bug some people. I didn’t find it to be a big issue, although i do prefer a buckle, but i would like to see a more traditional buckle strap from you guys in the future.

Overall i was very happy with my purchase and will purchase again if you bring back some of your sold out cordovan colours.
5 out of 5

Nathan – 2012/12/26:

Just got my natural chromexcel watchband and I’m loving it! The 22mm fits my seiko poor man’s sub perfectly. The leather is like butter and I love the simple and original design. But all of that aside, Shawn was amazing to deal with. I had questions before ordering and he was quick to answer and I could just tell he loved the products he made and appreciated the business. You can’t help but smile when someone is just as excited about making the product’s as you are getting them. So there you have it, an awesome design, built to last, from a great dude. BUY FORTY!!!
5 out of 5

Ryan D. (verified owner) – 2013/01/20:

Just got my amazing new fff band in the mail and I’m loving how it fits and looks. I do a lot of longhand writing, so not having hardware on the inside of my wrist is a major plus (and it keeps my wrist from having to rest on the edge of the page). I decided to go after a style that I figure could last for the rest of my life instead of opting to go for the same watch band from Fossil that fell apart twice in the last 3 years.

Also, love the customer service and quick ship time (and the distinction of possibly being the first customer to get a 24mm band).

It took a little bit of wrangling to get it set up perfectly since I was gauging which hole to place the peg through without the posts in the watch and once I placed that, it changed the distance a bit, but once I got it set it felt great. I’ll probably need to practice a bit before I can quickly strap the watch on in the morning since I keep it rather tight around my wrist, but I can’t wait to see how the leather develops over the years.

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Shipping to US and US Territories:

Free Economy Shipping, and free Return Shipping ($0.00): 6-9 days.
Upgraded ($6.00, free with $200.00 order): 5-6 days
Expedited ($20.00): Next day (depending on USPS restrictions to your address).

International Shipping: Note: all delivery times are estimates, and can vary, based on your country's customs offices. We include appropriate paperwork, but sometimes things just take an inexplicably long time to clear customs, and there is unfortunately absolutely nothing we can do to hurry the process along.

Economy shipping ($6.00 to Canada, $10.00 elsewhere): 10-30+ days (customs dependent, NOTE: delays possible).
Upgraded ($20.00 to Canada, $25.00 elsewhere, free with $200.00 order): 10-15 days (customs dependent, NOTE: delays possible).
Expedited ($40.00 to Canada, $50.00 elsewhere): 4-7 days (customs dependent; NOTE: delays possible).

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Currently, all form•function•form products are shipped via the U.S. Postal Service (excepting an occasional FedEx express shipment at customer request--see bottom of page). We continually review our shipping methods to ensure we have selected the ideal balance between cost, speed, and reliability. Below are our current options & policies, subject to change as our knowledge evolves.

Shipping within the United States (including APO/FPO Military addresses and US Territories):

FREE Economy Shipping, and FREE Return Shipping ($0.00): 6-9 days (conservative estimate). Via USPS First Class Mail. The delivery times can vary slightly; sometimes as fast as priority, sometimes a couple days longer. If you have any problems with your order, or wish to return it, contact us for a return label at no additional cost to you (check out our pretty damn liberal return policies).
Upgraded ($6.00, free with $200.00 order): 5-6 days (conservative estimate). Via USPS Priority Mail. All orders over $150 receive free upgraded shipping. Be sure to select the appropriate option when your order totals over $200.
Expedited ($20.00): NEXT day (depending on USPS restrictions to your address). Via USPS Express Mail. Expedited orders jump to the head of the line, and are crafted and shipped the same day as your order (unless there is physically no way to get to the post office on time). To check on actual shipping time to your location, visit the USPS Express Mail Service Commitments calculator--our zip code is 32804.

Shipping outside the United States: Note: all delivery times are estimates, and completely can vary, based on your country's customs offices. We include appropriate paperwork, but sometimes things just take an inexplicably long time to clear customs, and there is unfortunately absolutely nothing we can do to hurry the process along.

Economy shipping ($6.00 to Canada, $10.00 elsewhere): 10-30+ days (customs dependent). Via USPS First Class International. While a low cost alternative, customers are advised that we have experienced a HIGH variation in delivery times: for example, two identically sized packages left our studio within one week of each other, both bound for the Netherlands. One package was there in three days, while the other took almost a month due to Dutch customs inexplicably taking a very long time. We have only ever had one package lost, though (or perhaps it is STILL in transit?)...so, if you don't mind the possibility of waiting, Economy is a good low-cost option.
Upgraded ($20.00 to Canada, $25.00 elsewhere, free with $200.00 order): 10-15 days (customs dependent). Via USPS Priority Mail International. While this method, of course, also must go through customs (and is therefore subject to delays outside of our control, it tends to be faster than Economy. All orders over $200 receive free upgraded shipping. Be sure to select the appropriate option when your order totals over $200.
Expedited ($30.00 to Canada, $40.00 elsewhere): 4-7 days (customs & country dependent). Via USPS Express International. Expedited orders jump to the head of the line, and are crafted and shipped the same day as your order (unless there is physically no way to get to the post office on time)

General Shipping Information/Timeframes/Other Options: If you prefer overnight or two-day delivery, send us an email, and you should hear back within hours; if you haven't heard back quickly enough, feel free to send another email without worrying that you're bothering us--sometimes emails come in and in the rush of getting other things out the door they fall behind--every question is read, and we immediately respond to any problem. Never hesitate to contact us, and feel free to reach out on Facebook or Twitter. Every product is made by hand in our studios in Florida. The vast majority of orders ship within two to three business days. However, in times of extreme high demand, new orders may ship out slightly later. We will keep customers updated via our Facebook page and email on new and unexpected multiple-day shipping delays. Of course, if you ever have a question about--or problem with--your order, please shoot out an email: