Crafter Blue
18mm Crafter Blue Journeyer Leather Strap (JL18)
o Material: Full-grain cowhide leather
o Buckle Type: Brushed stainless steel tang buckle
o Strap Color: Charcoal Black, Nautical Blue, Field Tan, Expedition Brown
o Design to fit: All watches with 18mm lug-width
o Type of spring bars: Quick-release spring bars
“More than a strap—it's the next chapter in your story. Choose your color, select your size, and let the journey begin.”
We designed this strap not just to hold your watch, but to become a living chronicle of your experiences. Crafted from a unique, high-quality, full-grain cowhide—what is famously known as 'Crazy Horse' leather—the Journeyer is built to evolve with you.
A Companion Built for Your Adventures
This living leather absorbs the moments of your life, developing a deep and complex patina over time. Every scuff from a rugged path, every crease from a spontaneous trip, and every subtle color change contribute to a finish that is exclusively yours. It becomes a testament to your personal journey, making your watch unlike any other in the world.
We've obsessed over every detail to ensure the Journeyer is the perfect partner for your timepiece, ready for whatever lies ahead.
Genuine Crazy Horse Leather: A Living Canvas
This isn't just any leather. We selected this waxed, full-grain cowhide for its legendary durability and unique "pull-up" effect. When bent or scratched, the waxes are displaced, creating a temporary, lighter-colored trace. These marks are not flaws; they are the beginning of the leather's story. Over time, they blend into a rich tapestry of highs and lows that documents your travels. It’s a strap that looks better the more you live with it.
Surprisingly Soft, Incredibly Strong
A strap built for adventure must be tough, but it should never be uncomfortable. The Journeyer features a substantial thickness that gives it a rugged, confident presence on the wrist. Yet, from the moment you put it on, you'll be surprised by its exceptional softness and flexibility. There is no stiff break-in period, so your comfort is guaranteed from day one of your journey.
Durable Stitching: Stitched for a Lifetime of Stories
Every Journeyer strap is secured with heavy-duty, contrasting stitching. This isn't just for looks; it provides essential structural integrity, ensuring your strap can withstand the rigors of daily wear and extraordinary adventures alike. Each stitch is a promise of durability, holding your cherished timepiece securely as you gather a lifetime of stories.
Quick-Release Spring Bars: Adapt to Your Environment in Seconds
An adventurer needs to be adaptable. Your gear should be, too. We integrated quick-release spring bars so you can change your strap in seconds without any tools. Swap from the rugged Field Tan for a day hike to the deep Nautical Blue for an evening by the water. It’s the ultimate in convenience, allowing your watch to perfectly match your setting, your mood, or your next journey.
Four Rich, Earth-Toned Colors, Each Ready to Begin Its Story
The first step of any journey is a choice. We've created the Journeyer collection in four distinct, earth-toned colors, allowing you to choose the perfect starting point for your strap's unique story. Each color is designed to evoke a different aspect of adventure.
- Charcoal Black: A deep, matte black, reminiscent of campfire embers.
- Nautical Blue: For the explorer with a love for the open sea.
- Field Tan: Classic, utilitarian, and ready for any path.
- Expedition Brown: A rich, earthy tone built for adventure.
Lug width: 18mm
Buckle size: 16mm
Buckle type: Brushed stainless steel tang buckle
Wrist size 5.2 inches to 8.2 inches / 133 mm to 210 mm
Overall Length: 115mm + 75mm
Thickness: 3.5mm - 3mm
Design to fit : All watches with 18mm lug-width
Color / Finish: Charcoal Black, Nautical Blue, Field Tan, Expedition Brown
Lug end style: Straight-end
Pin holes: 9 pin holes
What is Crafter Blue strap made of?
Each Crafter Blue strap is made of vulcanized rubber. Vulcanized rubber is a material that undergoes a chemical process known as vulcanization. This process involves mixing natural rubber with additives such as sulfur and other curatives. Vulcanization makes rubber much stronger, more flexible, and more resistant to heat and other environmental conditions. Vulcanized rubber makes both soft and hard objects, ranging from rubber bands to bowling balls. In fact, almost any rubber object consists of vulcanized rubber. Vulcanized rubber is stronger than non-vulcanized rubber because its bonds are made of cross-links at an atomic level. This allows vulcanized rubber to stand up to more stress and damage. Vulcanized rubber is also more rigid than non-vulcanized rubber, so it is more stretch-resistant in the first place. However, vulcanized rubber has the same elasticity level as non-vulcanized rubber.
How quickly are orders processed?
Excepts the pre order items, all orders are guaranteed to ship within 48 business hours. However, if you placed your order over the weekend, it will be shipped next business day. Once your order ships, you will receive an automated tracking email from us within next 48hours (2 more business days will be expected). If it’s been more than 48 hours and you haven’t received tracking, please feel free to contact us here .
Shipping Destination
We ship worldwide. If you find that your location is not on our shipping list at checkout, please contact us HERE for further assistance.
When can I expect to receive my order?
Shipping time depends on your destination:
U.S.:
5 – 7 business days
EU countries:
10 – 12 business days
Asian countries:
5 – 7 business days
Canada:
10 – 12 business days
Australia & New Zealand:
10 – 12 business days
Middle east countries:
10 – 12 business days
Latin American countries & Russian:
at least 14 days
Hong Kong:
within 3 business days
Other Charges and Custom Matters
Customers are liable to all the customs, taxes and tariffs that may incurred. Furthermore, customers shall be fully responsible for assuring that the product can be lawfully imported to the destination(s). When purchasing from Crafter Blue, the recipient is the importer of record and must comply with all laws and regulations of the destination country. Additional charges for customs clearance must be borne by the recipient; we have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be. Customs policies vary from country to country; you should contact your local customs office for further information. When customs clearance procedures are required, it may cause delays beyond the estimated delivery. Crafter Blue shall not be responsible any failure in passing the customs inspections nor do we take responsibility for items taking extended time processed by the customs.
Return Policy
Correct details and a valid shipping address are required when you are making purchase. Customers are responsible for the cost of the lost mail. No refund or reshipment will be given, if they have input incorrect information.
If you are not satisfied with our products, we do accept returns for any product in unused condition (Note 1) within 7 days of customer’s receipt of goods. All refunds are subject to a deduction of $20.00 and the original shipping charges incurred (Note 2). For returns, the customers are responsible for the following issues:
Product returns are the responsibility of the customer. Please ensure that returned goods are packed in original package and handled carefully.
Customers are responsible for shipping charges of product returns. Traceable shipping method is highly recommended.
Once we receive the return products, refunds will be processed using the same method as the original payment method.
Note 1: The product has NOT been mounted, worn, bent, altered, stained or damaged.
Note 2: Full refund (including original fee and waving return fee) will be processed for items proved to be defective ONLY.
How to return an item?
How to return an item?
Please email your request from HERE. In your email, please let us know your service code printed at the back of the international warranty card. You must return the item within 7 days of customer’s receipt of goods.
Warranty
Crafter Blue warrants products that are defective in material within 12 months upon purchase. Crafter Blue shall not be liable to any incidental or consequential damages resulting from daily use. If manufacturer defects are found within 7 days of customer’s receipt of goods, full refund will be arranged.
Note 3: No warranty will be applied on any gift purchase or private seller. Unless the purchaser can provide a valid order number & a photo of the warranty card (both information are required)
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