ALLIGATOR STRAPS

The alligator leather used by Officine Panerai comes from farms in Louisiana, U.S.A. Officine Panerai’s suppliers have committed to the highest standards of responsibility in accordance with the CITES agreement and have given their assurance that such farms in Louisiana contribute to the stable growth of wild alligators, thus protecting this endangered species.

For the alligator straps, Officine Panerai uses the skin-parts with the most even square-scale pattern (TEC = Toutes Écailles Carrées), which are taken from the head, the belly and parts of the tail of the animal. For this reason about 4 to 5 straps can be cut out of one skin on average and it takes up to 80 steps partially carried out by hand to produce an alligator strap.

The skin of the Louisiana Alligator is obtained by making use of the so called “back cut” method, where the skin is cut open at the back and can be fully utilized. The skin shows a characteristic structure with rectangular scales in the area of the belly, tail and head, whereas the side part, the so called flanks, show round scales.

Alligator skin is among the most precious leather types and has become one of the most sought-after materials within the luxury industry. Alligator straps combine quality, simplicity and the highest technical standards.

This specially selected leather is obtained from the parts of the alligator where the smoothest and most evenly shaped scales are found. Their regular, yet still individual, size and shape give the straps a unique look.