Bastille – Watch strap made of Barenia leather with fine stitching
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Description
Bastille Barenia leather watch strap from Haas
With the Bastille we combine classic elegance with true craftsmanship.
We craft this strap from the finest Barenia leather from the renowned Haas tannery in France—a leather that has been considered a benchmark for luxury, softness, and natural beauty for decades. Barenia is characterized by its smooth surface, warm luster, and ability to develop a refined patina over time, making each strap unique.
For the inner lining, we use Zermatt calf leather , also from Haas. It's soft, skin-friendly, and sweat-resistant—ideal for everyday comfort. The result is a bracelet that not only feels luxurious but also lasts.
We cut, sew, and finish each Bastille by hand in our factory in Germany. The all-round tone-on-tone seam and the stainless steel clasp by Craiss represent precision, stability, and craftsmanship designed for longevity.
Available in dark brown, black and light brown and in widths of 17 mm, 18 mm, 19 mm, 20 mm and 21 mm , the Bastille fits perfectly with both classic and modern watches.
Details at a glance
Upper leather: Barenia leather from Haas (France) – silky, robust & patinable
Lining: Zermatt calf leather from Haas (France) – skin-friendly & sweat-resistant
Strap thickness: approx. 2.3 mm – slim, elegant, comfortable
Design: Double-stitched bar stitches & high-quality stainless steel buckle from Craiss (Germany)
Processing: Handmade in our factory in Germany and Ton on Ton stitching
Feature: Develops a noble patina over time
Every Bastille strap is created with the utmost care – from cutting to the final stitching. We check every piece of leather for texture, feel, and color to ensure only the best makes it into our production.
Your advantage:
The Bastille is a bracelet for lovers of fine materials and precise craftsmanship. It represents quiet elegance, quality craftsmanship, and the unmistakable grace of genuine Barenia leather.
Express shipping & uncomplicated returns
Fast Shipping
Orders are usually delivered within 1–3 business days.
We process your order as quickly as possible, and orders placed before 1:15 PM on business days are usually shipped the same day.
30 Day Returns
You can return any unworn product within 30 days of receiving your order.
No complicated process and no explanation required.
Easy Returns
We want returns to be as simple and transparent as possible.
For customers in Germany and Austria, returns and exchanges can be arranged directly through our Returns Portal. The return fee is €5.90.
For customers in France, the Netherlands, Spain and Belgium, we can provide a prepaid return label for €9.90.
For customers in Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia, we can provide a prepaid return label for €12.90.
The return fee is simply deducted from your refund.
Customers from other countries can arrange their return shipment independently and send the parcel directly to us.
You can also arrange your own return shipment at any time, regardless of your country.
Once your return arrives, we usually process it within 1–5 business days.
If you have any questions about shipping or returns, please contact our customer service team.
Explanation of spring bar selection
👉 Which variant do you need?
• Quick Release (recommended)
Strap change without tools.
👉 The strap has the appropriate cutout for quick release spring bars.
• Standard
Classic straight spring bars.
• Curved
For watches with little space between the strap and the case.
• No Spring Bars
If you already have suitable normal or curved spring bars.
⚠️ The strap will then be delivered without a quick-release cutout.
👉 Our tip:
If you are unsure, choose Quick Release.
Why buy Fluco straps
Our leather comes from traceable sources , is rigorously tested for harmful substances and is free from questionable substances – after all, you wear it directly on your skin.
Our clasps are also manufactured entirely in Germany at the Craiss metalworks.
Since 1952 we have been manufacturing watch straps with precision – every strap fits perfectly, including the lug width.
We produce for many well-known watch manufacturers – and with the FLUCO insert , we ensure that our straps retain their shape , age beautifully and deliver on their promise: robust, durable, high-quality.
Every FLUCO watch strap is made in our own factory in Furth im Wald – visibly, honestly, and with genuine care.
We'll show you openly – with real photos, videos and insights directly from our workshop.
You can even visit us and see for yourself how we manufacture in the Bavarian Forest.
GPSR information
Manufacturer according to GPSR:
Fluco Ulrich Fleischmann eK
Nordgaustraße 4
93437 Furth im Wald
Contact: onlineshop@fluco.d
German craftsmanship for your wrist
Fluco straps vs. other brands
Craftsmanship we stand behind.
We make our watch straps at our workshop in Germany. If a defect in materials or workmanship appears within 100 days, we will review it personally and provide a replacement if it is covered by our warranty.
Made in Furth im Wald. Inspected by people who know their craft.
Leather and materials
Examples include cracks caused by a material defect, layers separating or a fault in the way the leather was worked.
Stitching and workmanship
If a seam comes loose, the thread breaks due to a workmanship defect or the ends of a seam come undone, we will take care of it.
Buckle and adapter
We also review faults in the buckle mechanism and material related issues with an Apple Watch adapter supplied with the strap.
Normal signs of wear and natural changes in the leather are not covered by the warranty. If you think there is a defect, send us your order number and a photo. Our 30 day returns policy applies separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs help you quickly find answers to important questions – from product details and care instructions to return policies. This saves you time and keeps you well-informed, so you can make purchasing decisions with confidence.
All FAQsWhere are the ribbons manufactured?
Each of our straps in the online shop is handcrafted in our small workshop in the Bavarian Forest.
How do I care for the leather strap?
Avoid prolonged contact with water, sweat, and direct sunlight. Use a special leather care cream occasionally to keep the leather supple and extend its lifespan.
Can every strap be equipped with a folding clasp? How do I order the right size? And can you install the folding clasp for me?
Any strap with a thickness of less than 4mm
can be fitted to a folding clasp. To order the correct size of
folding clasp, the taper of the strap—i.e., the second number—is important.
If the strap is, for example, 20/16mm in size,
you would need a 16mm folding clasp.
We can also fit the folding clasp for you immediately; simply include a note to that effect during the checkout process.
Are the leather straps hypoallergenic?
Our bracelets are made from natural materials that are generally well-tolerated. The inner sides are often lined with hypoallergenic leather.
What kind of leather are the watch straps made of?
Our watch straps are crafted from the highest quality leathers and sourced from the most renowned tanneries worldwide. We name most of them, although this is not always possible due to fear of imitators.
How long does a Fluco leather watch strap last?
Fluco watch straps last significantly longer than cheaper alternatives thanks to their high-quality craftsmanship and reinforcing inlay. With daily wear, it is recommended to replace the strap after about 2–3 years, but let's be honest:
Who wears the same watch with the same strap for three years? Accordingly, you will enjoy your Fluco watch strap for a long time before a replacement is even necessary.
Tolles Armband, lässt meine Vintage-Uhr in ganz neuem Licht erstrahlen. Bin begeistert!
Glück gehabt, dass ich das Band von FLUCO gefunden habe - die Größe von 21mm auf 16mm ist recht ungewöhnlich. Die Qualität ist echt top, viel besser als bei sehr viel teureren Bändern, 100% Empfehlung!
The Bastille Barenia leather strap is very well made with top quality barenia leather. I am very pleased. Thank you for providing this excellent product.
Thank you very much for the delivery of the leather watch strap!
It looks great and I am very satisfied with it - please see the attached photos.
Schon beim ersten Kontakt mit dem Band fällt die äußerst angenehme Weichheit und Flexibilität des Leders auf. Dieser Eindruck setzt sich beim Tragen 1:1 fort.
Es ist ein wunderschönes Band für meinen CHRONOSWISS Regulateur, das die Uhr zur Geltung kommen lässt, dabei aber trotzdem durch seine Schlichtheit angenehm auffällt.
Echt gut, premium feel.
Amazing leather quality, superb craftsmanship!
The strap is amazing, it hugs your wrist, no break-in time at all, soft from the very first moment. Looks incredible too and the 19/16mm size is spot on.
Thank you so much, will definitely buy again very soon from your store.
Well made
Weiches Leder, sehr angenehm zu tragen.
Un cuir magnifique, exécution et finitions soignées, à un prix plutôt raisonnable compte tenu de la qualité. ...Très content !
It is difficult to fasten because the buckle catches heavily on the strap, hindering it from being pulled tight.
Great looking strap, even my wife commented on it! Supple, perfectly finished, smells great, and it looks very elegant and understated. I opted for the quick release bars and they work very nicely. Highly recommend company and product!
The bastille is an excellent strap, I already had one in Dark Brown. However other parrt of our order which was for a 16mm Toledo strap, which was for my wife's watch was disappointing because it didn't have enough holes in the strap, so I needed to make an additional one which is problematic without the a proper hole punch.
Fancy exactly as described. Looked good on my Longines black dial.
Very good quality. Looks great.
Sehr gut verarbeitet. Schönes Leder. Schneller Versand. Kleiner Kritikpunkt: Der lose Keeper könnte etwas enger sein.
The strap material quality is good and its manufacturing is fine. Beware that the color is darker than what you would expect when seeing the pictures (more "milk chocolate" than "honey"), at least upon reception (I hope patina will help). Also, I only had one size option when ordering and had to drill a couple holes more to get it tighter.
Schnelle Lieferung, das Armband war hochwertig und gut verpackt. Die Qualität des Armbandes ist wirklich top, sehr zu empfehlen!
Ein feines sehr gut und hochqualitativ verarbeitetes Armband, passt sehr gut zu Dresswatches. Bequem zu tragen.
Super Qualität zu einem fairen Preis
Wie immer tipptopp
Bello, comodo e subito morbido
good craftsmanship on two leather bracelets updating my Nomos as desired.
Toller Service. Verarbeitung ebenfalls top. PreisLeistung somit ausgezeichnet.
Great quality. Super smooth haptics and comfortable to wear.
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