Brown Crocodile Strap for Longines Master Collection
The Longines Master Collection is built to be worn for decades, and the factory strap rarely keeps up. This one was rebuilt in brown crocodile for an order from New Jersey, cut to an 85/135mm length so it closes near the center holes on a larger wrist instead of leaving a long tail past the keeper. It tapers to an 18mm buckle so the proportions stay close to the watch's original dress profile.
Strap specifications
| Watch model | Longines Master Collection |
|---|---|
| Leather | Brown crocodile |
| Strap length | 85/135 mm |
| Buckle width | 18 mm |
| Buckle | Curved style, stainless steel |
| Spring bar | Regular (tool removal) |
Why these choices
Crocodile is the natural match for a polished dress case. We use hand-finished hide rather than embossed cowhide, so the scale pattern runs the way it grew and the leather softens and takes on a hand-rubbed patina as you wear it. Once it is properly finished and edged, crocodile is also one of the harder-wearing exotics, so a strap like this is made for daily use rather than saved for occasions. Brown reads warmer than black against the silvered and sunray dials Longines favors, which is part of why it is among the most requested colors for this watch.
Length is the detail most off-the-shelf straps get wrong. A standard strap leaves excess leather bunching under the buckle on a larger wrist, and a too-short one rides up toward the lugs. Cut to 85mm and 135mm on each side, this strap fastens near the middle holes and the tip sits flat beneath the keepers. The 18mm buckle width keeps the taper tight to the case instead of flaring past the lugs.
The curved buckle here is a style choice — a gently shaped frame that follows the wrist, not to be confused with a curved-end strap. We paired it with regular spring bars to suit a tool-fitted dress watch. If you would rather keep the original Longines buckle, the strap can be made to carry it instead, sized to its pin width.
Small choices like a stainless buckle over gold keep the strap tonally matched to a steel Master Collection case — the kind of decision that is easy to make when a strap is built to order rather than pulled off a shelf.
★★★★★
“It fits perfectly and is quite a bit cheaper than the replacement straps on the Longines website, which is out of stock for this item by the way.”
Nicholas S. · Verified purchase · Black crocodile strap
FAQ
Will a brown crocodile strap for the Longines Master Collection fit my watch?
Yes. Every strap is made to order, so send your lug width and wrist measurement and we cut the length, taper, and buckle width to your exact reference.
Do you build other lengths and colors?
We do. The 85/135mm cut here suits a larger wrist, but we size every strap from short to extra-long, and crocodile is available in a range of colors beyond brown.
Ready to build your own brown crocodile strap? Browse the crocodile watch strap collection or the full range of custom leather watch straps.