Woven leather: the quietest status signal in menswear

Italian luxury houses turned woven leather into a legend for one reason: it is a status marker with no logo on it. The craft is the signature, a texture recognized across a boardroom table by the people who know, and invisible to everyone else. Prime Black Braided Leather brings that language to the wrist: supple black leather woven into a tight, rounded braid that reads like the strap of a serious watch. It is the piece customers consistently describe as looking many times beyond what it asks, and the weave is exactly why.

The clasp with the house initial

The closure is shaped as the letter C, Caligio's initial worn as hardware, and it is the most comfortable clasp the brand has ever built. Two systems work together: a magnet that pulls the bracelet shut the moment the ends meet, and a mechanical snap latch that locks over it. On with one hand in a second, held by double fixation all day. Most magnetic bracelets make you choose between convenience and security; this one made the choice unnecessary.

In the catalog since 2019, soft from day one

The Prime line dates to 2019, the founding era of the brand, and this braided model has been a top seller through all of it. The leather is soft and warm against the skin from the first wear, with no break-in period, and the rounded braid keeps its shape year after year. It is the classic office bracelet: under a shirt cuff at the desk, visible at the handshake, correct in both places.

The rest of the line

The warmer twin is the Prime Dark Brown Braided Leather, and the same C-clasp carries the Prime Black Smooth Leather for the minimalist take. The whole family lives in the Prime collection.

Designed in Los Angeles since 2020. Ships gift-boxed.

Leather rules, and the clasp that needs none

The C-clasp is stainless steel: it does not rust, tarnish, or wear out its magnet with use. The braid is genuine leather, and leather has one law: it lives long and looks better with age if it stays dry.

Prime Black Braided Leather is not waterproof

Take it off before the shower, the pool, and the ocean. Soaked leather dries stiff, and the tight braid holds moisture longer than a flat strap would. Occasional rain drops are not an event, just towel them off. And heat is worse than water: never dry leather on a radiator or leave it on a car dashboard in summer, because heat is what cracks it.

What keeps the braid beautiful

Skin oils are actually good for leather in small doses; sunscreen, cologne, and hand cream are not, settling into the weave and dulling the surface. The bracelet goes on last, after everything you spray or rub in. If the braid dulls over the years, a drop of colorless leather conditioner worked in with a cloth revives the depth.

Care

• Put it on last, after sunscreen, cologne, and hand cream.
• Keep it out of the shower, the pool, and the ocean. Towel off rain drops.
• Never dry it near heat: radiators and dashboards crack leather.
• Once in a while, a drop of colorless leather conditioner keeps the braid supple.
• Store it in the Caligio pouch bag, away from direct sun.

Skin sensitivity

Green wrist marks come from copper alloys. The Prime clasp is stainless steel, nickel-free and copper-free, the safe default for reactive skin, and the leather braid is a natural material against the skin.

To define the correct sizing of your wrist, we highly recommend using a tape measure and measuring the circumference of your wrist just above the hand. However, if you do not have a special measure, use a small piece of tape or a cord. Wrap it around your wrist and measure the length against a ruler.

Need XL? Check our XL Collection

Plenty of Caligio’s Cuff bracelets are adjustable and comfortably fit most of the standard wrist sizes. Slip-on cuff bracelets sizes are easily increased and decreased with bare hands. Keep in mind that the wrist size is not the same as the length of a bracelet. Still, need help? Email us at: support@caligio.com.

Calligio provides a FREE Standard Shipping delivery for all US orders above $50. International customers from countries/regions including Canada, United Kingdom, Europe and Australia get a free delivery starting from $150 orders.

Your orders are picked, packed, and shipped the same day from Los Angeles, California. The products ordered after 2PM PST are shipped the very next working day. The shipping department is on duty Monday through Saturday, excluding holidays.

Once your order has been processed, you will receive an email with your tracking number that allows you to check the order’s location. You have up to 2 hours after placing an order to request editing or canceling the order by writing to email support@caligio.com

Make sure to pick up your order in time to avoid any negative carry-outs after the product is delivered, as Caligio doesn’t take any responsibilities for orders after the status changes to Delivered. However, if you are worried about your orders getting wrongly delivered or stolen - opt for Standard Delivery + Priority Processing & Shipping Insurance for just $9.99 US only to secure a free replacement for all unreceived products.

Please note that the below-mentioned delivery timings are taken from the official websites of the delivery providers and may vary depending on the carriers delivery speed. International orders may be applicable for local taxes on top of the delivery costs.

Please note, sometimes delivery providers may come up with a shipment delay due to the restrictions issued by countries' governments in these challenging times. Therefore, there may be cases when the package arrives several days after you receive a delivery notification.

If you ordered the wrong size, color, or simply would like to return the product, you can do so within 30 days from the delivery date. To be eligible, the item must be unworn and in its original packaging, free from any odors (deodorant, perfume), stains, or signs of wear. The original gift box and velvet pouch must be included - returns without original packaging will not be accepted. Please note that a $9.99 shipping and handling fee applies to all domestic returns and will be deducted from the amount refunded.

Once your return is approved, please send the item(s) back within 7 days. 

For exchanges within the US, your first exchange is completely free and will be dispatched within 5 business days after we receive and inspect the item. Subsequent exchanges are at the customer's expense.

For international customers, returns and exchanges are handled on a case-by-case basis. Due to the complexity of international shipping, please contact us at support@caligio.com and our team will guide you through the process and find the best solution for you.

We do not process returns or refunds for final sale(special price) items, bundles, Buy 2 Get 1 Free offers, or promotional deals with discounts of 20% or more.

For any questions, contact us at support@caligio.com.