A grey with no undertone

Most greys lean. They go warm toward taupe or cool toward blue, and that lean is what makes a grey hard to place. Nardo grey does neither: it is flat, even, and slightly industrial, which is why it moved out of car culture and into everything else. The name comes from a high-speed test track in southern Italy. Legacy Nardo Grey Braided Leather puts that shade on a 6mm rope of round-woven genuine leather with a 316L stainless steel box clasp.

The one color that matches its own hardware

Every other Legacy is leather in one color and steel in another. This one is not. The grey of the braid and the polished steel of the clasp sit in the same register, so the bracelet reads as a single engineered object rather than two materials joined together. If you wear a steel watch, this is the piece that agrees with it on the other wrist.

A box clasp, which is what fine jewelry uses

The closure is a box clasp, the mechanism fitted to pieces set with stones and made in gold and silver. On diamond bracelets it is the baseline for responsible construction rather than an upgrade: a folded steel tongue is pushed into a hollow box, the tension in the fold springs it open against the inner walls, and it locks with a click you feel through the leather. Two side buttons release it. Caligio builds it in 316L stainless steel, which is what puts it on a $59 bracelet.

6mm, 17 grams, 12 colors

6mm is the width where a braided leather bracelet reads substantial and stops short of becoming a cuff. 17 grams is presence without weight. The line runs 12 colors in the Legacy collection, and the two neutrals closest to this one are Legacy Black and Legacy Navy Blue.

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

Genuine leather

The braid is genuine leather, sourced from official suppliers and woven into a round rope. Leather is a skin and behaves like one: it takes the shape of the wrist over the first few weeks and holds it. A 6mm braid has more material to break in than a thin band, so it settles a little slower and then stays settled for years.

A flat grey shows what it picks up

Nardo grey sits in the middle of the range, lighter than charcoal and without a dark color's cover, so skin oil and hand cream show as a slight warming of the grey rather than as visible dirt. One habit fixes it: the bracelet goes on last, after cologne, sunscreen, and hand cream, and comes off first. A dry cloth along the braid restores the even tone.

316L surgical stainless steel

The box clasp and its tongue are machined from 316L surgical stainless steel, the medical-grade alloy used in surgical implants. Its high chromium content forms a self-repairing oxide layer, which is why 316L does not rust, does not tarnish, and does not turn skin green. There is no plating on it, so nothing can wear through.

Care

• Keep the leather dry. The steel is unaffected by water, but the leather is what determines how long this bracelet lasts.
• Take it off before swimming, showering, or heavy exercise.
• If it gets wet, pat it dry with a soft cloth and let it air dry away from direct heat. Never a hairdryer or a radiator.
• Wipe the braid along its length with a dry cloth. Dust settles in the grooves of a weave rather than on the surface.
• Condition the leather two or three times a year with a small amount of leather balm on a cloth.
• Wipe the steel clasp with a soft dry cloth to keep the polish bright.
• Take it off before applying cologne, sunscreen, or lotion, then put it back on once the skin is dry.
• Store it in the Caligio pouch bag, away from direct sunlight.

Skin sensitivity

Green wrist marks come from copper alloys, and fading comes from thin electroplating. This piece uses neither. Genuine leather touches the skin for most of the bracelet's length, and solid 316L steel handles the rest.

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.

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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.