Crocodile Strap for the IWC Le Petit Prince
IWC's Le Petit Prince editions lean on a deep blue dial, and the strap is where owners make them their own. This order is a high-gloss dark blue crocodile strap cut in a pilot style, built to the customer's own buckle and sized to the wrist. The brief was a glossy finish that picks up the blue of the dial rather than copying the factory band.
Build sheet
| Watch | IWC Le Petit Prince edition |
|---|---|
| Leather | Dark blue crocodile, high-gloss finish |
| Strap length | 85 mm / 135 mm (3.3 in / 5.3 in) |
| Buckle width | 18 mm |
| Buckle | Built for your own buckle (ships without a buckle) |
| Spring bars | Quick release |
| Style | Pilot, side stitching, matching thread |
| Tip | Tapered |
Why these choices
Crocodile and alligator come from the same hide family, and a full-grain croc softens with wear and takes on a hand-rubbed patina that smooth calf never develops. The customer asked for a high-gloss finish, which deepens the blue and gives the scales more depth under light — a good match for a watch whose whole identity is its blue dial.
The pilot styling suits the Le Petit Prince aviation theme: a cleaner, flatter profile than a padded dress strap, with side stitching run close to the edge so the line stays crisp. Matching thread keeps the whole strap in one color, letting the crocodile grain do the work instead of a contrast seam.
Because the owner is reusing the IWC buckle, the strap is built to that buckle width and ships without one. Quick-release spring bars make the swap tool-free, and the 85/135 mm cut was sized for a larger wrist so the watch sits centered. The result reads custom rather than aftermarket.
★★★★★
“The crocodile leather has a beautiful feel, and the colour just happened to perfectly match the colour of my watches hands. My 38mm watch came with a strap that was just a little short for my wrist, it was great to be able to order a custom size. Will be ordering again in future.”
Patrick H. · Verified purchase · Dark blue crocodile strap
FAQ
Why choose a crocodile strap for the IWC Le Petit Prince? A dark blue croc echoes the edition's blue dial while reading dressier than the factory strap, and a made-to-order cut solves the length and buckle-fit issues owners often hit with off-the-shelf bands.
Can you build it to fit my own IWC buckle? Yes. We size the strap to your buckle width and ship it without a buckle so you can move your existing IWC hardware straight across.
This build is made to order, so allow about two to three weeks to delivery. Start a dark blue crocodile strap, or explore the crocodile collection, blue leather straps and custom options.
Fitting another IWC? Our IWC watch straps page lists lug widths across the range, so you can check yours before you order.