Quel bracelet cuir choisir pour sa Rolex Perpetual Padellone ?
29/09/2026

Which leather strap should I choose for my Rolex Perpetual Padellone?

Quel bracelet cuir choisir pour sa Rolex Perpetual Padellone ?

A grey nubuck alligator strap with sky-blue stitching to complement the ice-blue dial, or a shiny brown alligator strap with tone-on-tone stitching to highlight the warmth of the rose gold: l’Atelier du Bracelet Parisien offers two handmade creations for the Rolex Perpetual Padellone.

The first provides a matte, velvety texture for a contemporary and casual look. The second plays on color depth and reflections, for a more formal spirit. Two ways to showcase this calendar and moon phase model, depending on your style and preference for leather.

The Padellone, a watchmaking legacy reinterpreted

The name Padellone is part of Rolex history. It refers to reference 8171, a complete calendar watch with moon phases produced at the turn of the 1950s. Its 38 mm case, generous for the time, contributes to its unique presence and the interest it holds for collectors. Discover a reference 8171 at Phillips

Presented in 2026, the Perpetual Padellone takes up this heritage with an instantaneous annual complete calendar. The day, date, and month change simultaneously at midnight; the calendar requires only one annual correction, when moving from February to March. The moon phase display provides another way of reading time, linked to the lunar cycle. Presentation of the model by Rolex

This mechanical richness is housed in a 39 mm case. The 950 platinum version is distinguished by its ice-blue dial, while 18 ct Everose gold is paired with an intense white dial. Two different palettes, which open up as many possibilities for the choice of leather. Official Rolex specifications

On a watch of this nature, the strap plays a full part in the visual balance. It can echo a shade of the dial, accentuate the reflections of the metal, or introduce a softer material. Changing the finish thus makes it possible to go from a very dressy look to a more casual presence, all while maintaining the watch's identity.

Two ABP straps for two expressions of the Padellone

Our two creations share the same attention to proportions. Their curved lugs, crafted without inserts, follow the lines of the case. The choice of colors and stitching then gives each one its own personality.

Grey alligator nubuck: a velvety texture, an echo of the dial

The grey nubuck alligator strap offers a soft and contemporary approach. Its matte surface softens reflections and subtly highlights the scale pattern. The grey complements the cold tones of the case, while the sky blue stitching echoes the dial.

The appeal of this combination lies in the contrast of materials: the metal captures the light, while the nubuck diffuses it. The watch retains its elegance, with a less formal presence on the wrist.

Discover the grey nubuck alligator strap for Rolex Perpetual Padellone

Rolex Padellone with nubuck alligator strap

Shiny brown alligator: depth and highlights

The shiny brown alligator strap complements the warmth of the rose gold. Its finish highlights the relief of the scales and reveals different shades depending on the light. The tone-on-tone stitching allows the material to take center stage while maintaining a sober line.

Here, brown offers a warm alternative to black. Paired with rose gold, it creates a dressy ensemble, in which the reflections of the leather respond to those of the case.

Discover the shiny brown alligator strap for Rolex Perpetual Padellone

Rolex Padellone with glossy brown alligator strap

One leather, two characters: shiny and nubuck alligator

The scale pattern gives the alligator its personality. But its finish transforms the way it is perceived: luminous in a glossy version, discreet in matte, soft and velvety in nubuck. 

The shiny alligator: depth and light

The glossy finish highlights the texture of the scales and intensifies the color. With a flick of the wrist, the reflections bring the surface of the strap to life, revealing its nuances.

On our brown strap for the Rolex Perpetual Padellone, this sheen complements the warmth of the rose gold. The tone-on-tone stitching allows the material to speak for itself, creating a sophisticated combination in the spirit of traditional watchmaking straps.

Nubuck alligator: softness and texture

Nubuck is distinguished by its finely sanded surface, which gives it a velvety feel and a matte appearance. The scale pattern remains visible, but its outlines appear softer. Light diffuses across the leather, creating a muted finish.

Our grey nubuck alligator strap explores this approach on the Padellone with an ice-blue dial. The grey complements the nuances of the platinum, while the sky-blue stitching recalls the dial. The ensemble brings a contemporary and more casual touch to this dress watch.

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