{"product_id":"tudor-black-bay-louisiana-alligator-leather-strap-morellato","title":"Tudor Black Bay Genuine Louisiana Alligator Leather Strap","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe finest Tudor Black Bay strap replacement in the MGB Watches range. This Louisiana alligator leather strap is crafted in collaboration with Morellato, Italy, using hand-selected hides sourced from the bayou-farmed American Alligator — the same species and specification chosen by the world's most prestigious watchmakers and maisons de luxe for their own exotic leather goods. Available in tan, brown, navy and black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe bayou environment produces a scale pattern that is finer, more consistent, and more architecturally precise than most alternatives. It is the hide that serious collectors and the finest ateliers in Switzerland and Paris have specified for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhat you see in these images is the hide itself. Not embossed, not printed, not replicated. Each scale is raised, individual, and entirely natural. The tonal depth, the texture, the way light moves across the surface at different angles — none of this can be manufactured. It can only be grown, selected, and worked by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEvery strap in this collection is chosen and stitched individually by Morellato's artisans in Italy. Only the finest hides make the cut. Because each skin is unique, there will be natural variation between straps. Scale size runs from larger, bolder patterns through to finer, more refined arrangements, progressing through the hide from large scales at the lug end to smaller, more delicate scales toward the buckle. No two straps will ever be identical. What arrives is genuinely one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTan against the Black Bay's warm lume and gilt accents is the combination that vintage-minded Tudor collectors have always returned to. Brown for a more formal, dressed-down pairing that suits the steel case across all dials. Navy for something more considered and unexpected against the blue BB58 or the burgundy BB41. Black for those who want the leather to be felt rather than seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEvery hide is ethically sourced and certified under CITES, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, as a by-product of regulated supply chains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: due to CITES regulations this strap can only be shipped within the UK.\u003c\/strong\u003e International orders requiring an export licence can be facilitated at an additional cost of approximately £150. Contact us before ordering if you are outside the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGenuine Louisiana alligator leather, hand-selected hides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCrafted in collaboration with Morellato, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNatural scale variation, large to small — each strap unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThe same hide specification used by the world's leading watch manufacturers and luxury maisons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEthically sourced, CITES certified by-product of regulated farming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAvailable in tan, brown, navy and black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e20mm and 22mm lug widths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHand-finished edges with comfort lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStandard spring bars included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEach strap is individually hand-selected and stitched. Natural variation in scale size, tone, and pattern will occur between straps. This is the nature of genuine exotic leather and the mark of something made by hand rather than by machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTudor Compatibility Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Bay 58 (ref. 79030, 79010), Black Bay 58 GMT, Black Bay 54 (ref. 79000), Black Bay 68 (ref. 79018), Black Bay Pro (ref. 79470), Ranger (ref. 79950), Monarch (ref. M2639)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Bay 41 (ref. 79680, 79683), Black Bay GMT 41 (ref. 79830, 79833), Black Bay Chrono (ref. 79360, 79363), Black Bay Ceramic, Pelagos 42 (ref. 25600, 25610)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis strap does not fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Pelagos 39 uses 21mm, which is not available in this strap. The original Black Bay Bronze (ref. M79250) uses a non-standard 23mm lug width and is not compatible. The BB58 Bronze (ref. 79012) uses 20mm and fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant: Tudor has introduced 21mm lug width on selected newer Black Bay 41 METAS-certified references (2025 onward).\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard BB41 (ref. 79680, 79683) remains 22mm. If you own a 2025 or later BB41, measure between the inner edges of both lugs to confirm whether your watch is 21mm or 22mm before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eUse our on-page strap checker to confirm your exact reference before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e1x Genuine Louisiana alligator leather strap (made in Italy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStainless steel buckle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSpring bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWatch not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/tudor-watch-straps\"\u003eAll Tudor Straps →\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"\/en-us\/products\/tudor-black-bay-embossed-alligator-leather-strap\"\u003eTudor Embossed Alligator (no CITES restrictions) →\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"\/en-us\/products\/tudor-black-bay-calfskin-leather-strap-morellato\"\u003eTudor Calfskin Leather →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MGB WATCHES","offers":[{"title":"Bayou Cognac \/ Silver \/ 20mm","offer_id":55860767162743,"sku":"A01U0856041041CR20","price":309.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bayou Cognac \/ Silver \/ 22mm","offer_id":55860767195511,"sku":"A01U0856041041CR20","price":309.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Midnight Atelier \/ Silver \/ 20mm","offer_id":55860767490423,"sku":"A01U0856041019CR20","price":309.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Midnight Atelier \/ Silver \/ 22mm","offer_id":55860767523191,"sku":"A01U0856041019CR20","price":309.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Prussian Tide \/ Silver \/ 20mm","offer_id":55860767818103,"sku":"A01U0856041062CR20","price":309.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Prussian Tide \/ Silver \/ 22mm","offer_id":55860767850871,"sku":"A01U0856041062CR20","price":309.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mahogany Reserve \/ Silver \/ 20mm","offer_id":55860768145783,"sku":"A01U0856056061CR20","price":309.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mahogany Reserve \/ Silver \/ 22mm","offer_id":55860768178551,"sku":"A01U0856056061CR20","price":309.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/6429\/5966\/files\/brown-alligator-leather-watch-strap-replacement-flat_c093738c-cf89-4a0a-a91d-f22ef4cf7def.jpg?v=1759184233","url":"https:\/\/mgbwatches.com\/en-us\/products\/tudor-black-bay-louisiana-alligator-leather-strap-morellato","provider":"MGB WATCHES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}