At Brasport, the richness of materials is one of our greatest strengths in the creation of high-end watch straps. Our stock includes a wide selection of carefully chosen materials: bovine and exotic leathers, technical textiles, and rubber. This diversity allows us to design leather watch straps that meet a wide range of requirements, while combining aesthetics, comfort, performance, and durability.
In this approach, Brasport is committed to ethical and responsible practices in line with current environmental challenges. Every material used in the production of our leather watch straps is carefully selected to ensure a balance between quality, traceability, and compliance with the most demanding production standards.
Among all these materials, alligator leather remains our signature hallmark. For several decades, Brasport has been working with the finest European tanneries in order to offer its customers alligator watch straps crafted from noble, fully traceable hides of impeccable quality. This exceptional expertise enhances each leather strap and highlights the unique character of this prestigious material.
“Beyond the aesthetic qualities inherent to alligator leather, the true value of this material lies in its origin and traceability. The hides we select come exclusively from American farms that meet high standards of sustainability, governance, and transparency, thereby providing all the guarantees expected by the luxury market.” — Alexis Vacheron, Purchasing Director.
Alligator leather is distinguished in particular by the variety of its scales, which gives each watch strap a unique character. The most sought-after part is the belly, recognizable by its large square scales, highly valued for their harmony and elegance.
The tail section features rectangular scales, offering a more structured and assertive appearance. In contrast, the lower part of the tail is not used, as the scales tend to lift.
The sides of the hide are also highly prized in the world of luxury leather watch straps. Characterized by small, round, and regular scales, they bring finesse and refinement to the creations.
This natural diversity makes it possible to offer watch straps with a wide range of aesthetics, while highlighting the nobility, authenticity, and artisanal craftsmanship inherent to alligator leather.
In line with this commitment to excellence and responsibility, Brasport also follows the guidelines set by the International Crocodilian Farmers Association (ICFA), a leading organisation in the crocodilian farming sector. The ICFA promotes best farming practices based on three key principles: acceptability, sustainability, and traceability.
Acceptability aims to ensure farming conditions that respect animal welfare, as well as production standards that meet the ethical and qualitative expectations of the market. Sustainability promotes the responsible management of resources and an approach that contributes to the preservation of species and their environment. Finally, traceability ensures strict monitoring of hides throughout the entire production chain, guaranteeing their legal origin, compliance with international regulations, and full transparency for customers.
These commitments are fully aligned with Brasport’s philosophy: to offer alligator leather watch straps that combine refinement and responsibility.