The half inch nobody makes

Men's bracelets end at 8 inches. XL bracelets, when a brand bothers with them, usually jump to 9. Between those two numbers sits a large population of wrists that is too big for one and swimming in the other, and it is the reason so many men have decided that bracelets are not for them. Sailor Black XL closes that gap exactly: 8.6 inches, a size chosen because wrists live there, not because it rounded off neatly.

Black leather, at scale

The braid is genuine black leather, closed by a polished 316L surgical stainless steel anchor that hooks into the leather and holds under tension. Black is the hide that behaves at any size. It does not read as bulky the way a light color does on a broad forearm, it does not fight a watch, and it deepens rather than fades at the points where it touches a shirt cuff.

What you are actually wearing

Braided genuine black leather with a machined 316L steel anchor closure. One plus size, up to 8.6 inches. Leather, so not waterproof. Rain and humidity now and then will not hurt it; swimming, showering, and soaking will.

Where it sits in your rotation

A suit, a black jacket, grey, denim, white. Below 8 inches, the standard Sailor Black is the correct choice. Above 8.6 inches, Foss XL and Endeavour XL reach 9 inches. The summer counterpart at this length is Sailor White and Blue XL. Every oversized piece lives in the XL collection, the full anchor line in the Sailor collection.

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

Genuine leather and 316L steel

Sailor Black XL combines two materials with opposite needs. The 316L surgical stainless steel anchor is indifferent to everything: it does not rust, tarnish, or turn skin green, and water does nothing to it. The braided leather is the part that asks for attention, and it is also the part that will look better in two years than it does today.

Not waterproof, and what that actually means

Do not swim in it, do not shower in it, and do not leave it soaking. Caligio does not recommend wetting leather at all. That said, a bracelet caught in rain or worn through a humid afternoon has not been damaged. Blot it with a dry cloth, let it dry at room temperature away from radiators and direct sun, and it will be exactly as it was. What ruins leather is heat applied to wet leather, and repeated soaking, not one wet walk home.

How black leather ages

Black does not fade toward another color the way brown or tan can. It deepens. The braid softens where it crosses the wrist bone and picks up a low shine at the points that touch a shirt cuff. None of that can be reproduced by a bracelet taken out of a box.

Care

• Keep it dry. Take it off before swimming, showering, and the gym.
• If it gets wet, blot with a dry cloth and dry at room temperature. Never use a hairdryer, a radiator, or direct sun.
• Wipe the steel anchor with a soft dry cloth to keep the polish bright.
• Apply a small amount of neutral leather conditioner once or twice a year if the braid feels dry, working along the braid rather than across it.
• Store it in the Caligio pouch bag, flat, away from heat.
• Never use bleach, alcohol, abrasive cleaners, or ultrasonic machines on leather.

If you want a bracelet you never take off

Leather is not the material for that, and no honest brand will tell you otherwise. The waterproof bracelets collection holds the pieces built for water: nylon rope on steel, and solid steel cuffs.

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.