1. Don’t think that if it feels soft, it must be real leather

Crocodile pattern imitation leather or calfskin with rolled crocodile skin pattern will also feel very soft, but compared with real crocodile leather , the latter feels firmer, and you can feel the tight combination of the pattern and the inner texture of the leather when you press it. The raised pattern of imitation crocodile leather will feel looser, and you can feel the gaps between the embossed patterns when you press it.

2. The pores are not the only criterion for distinguishing true and false crocodile skin

Things with fine pores must be real crocodile skin, but those without pores are not necessarily imitation crocodile skin, because Alligator is There are no air holes. But fortunately, Alligator has a thicker feel and pattern, and is not as soft as imitation crocodile leather. In addition, real crocodile leather will absorb water and leave dark water marks, while crocodile pattern imitation leather does not absorb water.

3. Distinguish real and fake crocodile skin through vivid and neat patterns

Neat and symmetrical patterns do not necessarily indicate superior belly leather, and imitation crocodile skin has more neat patterns. No matter how neat the pattern of real crocodile leather is, there will be subtle changes in the lines, and the curves will be more vivid. The imitation embossing is rigid and uniform.

4. Use the grooves between the markings on the surface of the crocodile leather to distinguish the genuine from the false.

The grooves between the patterns on the imitation crocodile leather strap are relatively shallow, while the grooves between the patterns on the real crocodile leather are deep. , and complex and dense folds will be generated in the horizontal parts of the stripes and at the joints between nodes, which are not smooth.

5. Real crocodile skin has a "bamboo pattern"

The so-called "bamboo pattern" is particularly similar to the bamboo knots, with many arranged between them. The vertical and minute cracks are very fine and irregular. This cannot be done with an imitation crocodile leather strap.

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Grade distinction of crocodile skin

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1. Porosus is the most Premium grade crocodile skin

Porosus is called the crocodile, which is the largest species of crocodile. The skins are of the best quality and have the highest value. The leather pattern is uniform and neat, and tiny pores can be seen if you look carefully. Porosus are extremely rare on the market. Hermès’ Birkin bag is made from the belly skin of young Porosus crocodiles, and LoroPiana custom handbags are also made from Australian crocodiles.

2. Crocodile is the second grade of high-quality crocodile skin

Crocodile has the best leather produced in America and Africa, especially Nile crocodile. Their abdomens have fine and even squares, with stomata as thin as needle tips, and the ventral sides extend into a circle. Among them, Crocodile, which grows in the Singapore Sea, is very expensive because of its more neatly arranged abdominal patterns.

3. Lligator is the third level of crocodile skin

Alligator is called alligator, and its leather is slightly inferior to Crocodile. The American Mississippi alligator is the most famous. It is not as shiny as Crocodile and has no pores. But it is also very popular because of its full leather and rich patterns.

4. Thai crocodile is the fourth level of crocodile skin

Thai crocodile is also called caiman. Its skin is rougher than that of alligator, and its texture is hard, but it has strong fecundity and can A large number of large-scale artificial breeding is carried out. Because of its low price, it is also very popular. It is a common type of crocodile skin on the market.

How to care for crocodile leather straps:

1. It is recommended to take off the original crocodile leather strap and store it, and replace it with another calfskin strap of good quality. Wear it, or wear it as little as possible in the summer and more in the winter. You can usually rub some colorless lanolin on the watch strap, especially before you don't wear it for a long time. This is the same as wearing leather shoes. If you don't maintain it, the effect will be different in the long run.

2. When taking off and bolting the watch, the movements should be slow and gentle, and avoid strong pulling and pulling; after the strap is bent at the position where it is often fixed, do not move it back in the opposite direction; Frequent friction between the strap and hard objects such as tabletops will cause the surface of the strap to wear out faster and lose its luster. This should be avoided as much as possible. When wearing the crocodile leather watch strap, do not tighten your wrist too much, and make it moderately loose to reduce contact with the skin and erosion by sweat.

3. No matter how good the leather is, no matter how careful you take care of it, it cannot stop the aging of the leather. If you find that the strap has broken, you should not hesitate to replace it in time. A worn leather strap can be used again. The appearance quality and grade of the watch will be greatly reduced, and it may become unrecognizable, which may also cause the hidden danger of losing the watch.

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