Notched Leather Strap for a Movado Watch
A Movado in the Museum family runs a clean, slim case, and on a reference like the 84.C1.1481 a flat-ended strap tends to sit proud of the case instead of flush against it. Off-the-shelf replacements are almost all straight-cut, which leaves a small gap where the leather meets the watch. This build solved that with a center-notched black Epsom strap for the Movado: a tongue of leather is cut to step into the case opening so the strap meets the watch cleanly. It keeps the minimalist look the watch is known for.
Strap specifications
| Leather | Black Epsom |
|---|---|
| Cut | Center-notched (made to measurement) |
| Notch X | 23 mm |
| Notch Y | 16 mm |
| Notch Z | 3 mm |
| Strap length | 85/135 mm |
| Watch | Movado 84.C1.1481 |
Why these choices
The notch here is a center notch, measured X 23 mm, Y 16 mm and Z 3 mm. That pattern cuts a single tongue down the middle of the strap end so it slots into the case mouth, which is what a flat-ended band cannot do on a case like this. A center-notched strap is cut to the watch rather than to a stock size, so the figures have to come off the case itself; a jeweler can confirm them if you are unsure.
Black Epsom suits the watch's restraint. Epsom is a stamped-grain calfskin — the same leather Hermès uses on its bags — and it is light, holds its shape and resists scratches better than a smooth calf. On a dress watch that often slides under a cuff, that hard-wearing grain keeps the strap looking sharp.
The strap was built to an 85/135 mm length, a little longer than a standard cut, with the black leather finished to match the case. You can order the same fit from the center-notched strap page by sending your X, Y and Z figures.
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FAQs
Can you make a notched strap for a Movado?
Yes. We cut a center- or corner-notched strap to your measurements so it fits a case a standard band cannot. Send the X, Y and Z figures from the watch and the leather you want.
How do I measure for a center notch?
Measure the full strap-end width (X), the width of the tongue (Y) and its depth (Z) in millimeters. If you are unsure, a jeweler can take the figures from the case in a minute.
Have a watch a normal strap won't fit? Start with our custom notched straps and send the measurements.