FAQ - MCO Exotic Leather

Frequently
asked questions

1. How to start my first Development with MCO - Exotic Leather
Manufacturing ?

We need the following information from you:

One.
Develop your Idea

We need a product description from you based on your ideas. You can send a hand drawing, a reference product or a digital image for better visualisation. Ask for leather samples, which we will send you by mail for a fee. Together, we make sure right at the beginning that all important points are clarified in advance, before we start the process.

Two.
Create a Tech Pack

We come up with a professional design file for your custom leather product, commonly referred to as Tech Pack. This will include the designs, colors, and materials of the requested item. We compile a list of all the materials that are needed by our Factory to realize the final Product.Furthermore we will send you by airmail a color catalog of our available crocodile species and leather types

Three.
Craftmen Introduction

We create instructions for our craftmen the length, width and height for all parts of the desired item. Different sizes and designs require a lot of attention to detail, so that we satisfy our customers with our precision. An important step before making the first sample.

Four.
Sample it / Custom product starting from one piece

Now, based on the created data of your design, we can create your first sample. This is the ideal way to get a feel for the chosen designs and selected leather, to make any adjustments before going into bulk production. After the sample is created, it will be sent to you per Airmail.This is a crucial point before you move to bulk production of your design.

Five.
Bulk Order / Individual piece

After you decide on the perfect sample, we are ready to integrate the design into the production line at our leather factory for bulk / single piece production. We watch upon the custom leather production process to secure as well as manage it.

Six.
Quality Control before shipment

We inspect each bulk / single piece production batch at our leather manufacturing company for any possible issues. We want you to deliver a perfect leather product for your own brand or for the individual private customer  and we are helping you to achieve it.
2. What is the minimum order quantity for special colours ?

Crocodile / Alligator Leather

Send us a colour sample

Please send us a colour sample of your desired colour by parcel. We have a wide range of special colours already in stock. We will compare your colour sample with our stock of crocodile skins and send you a sample of our similar colours. If the matching colour is not available, we will consult with our tannery. See point tannery.

Tannery request

If we do not have the same colour in stock or if you have a request for a special colour, we will ask our in-house tannery if we produce an almost identical colour at the moment or if a separate tanning has to be carried out for the special colour.

Custom Colors for Crocodile and Alligator Skins

The minimum quantity for custom skin colors are 3 skins with a  a surcharge of 15 % on the value of the goods
3. What watches can you equip with your replacement watchbands and bespoke leather straps?

Watch Strap Models

Our bespoke MCO - Exotic Leather watchstraps tailor made & made to measure leather watch bands (alligator, crocodile, calf, ostrich, python) are compatible with high grade watches such as A. Lange & Söhne, Alpina, Anonimo, Armin Strom, Audemars Piguet, Apple, Auricoste, Aquanautic, Azimuth, Alfred Dunhill, Artya, Baume & Mercier, Ball watches, Bell & Ross, Blancpain, Breitling, Bovet, Breguet, Bulgari, Boucheron, Bertolucci, Bulova, Breitling, B.R.M. Bremont, Ball, Blancpain, Cabestan, Chronographe Suisse Cie, Cuervo y Sobrinos, Chase-Durer, Carl F. Bucherer, Cartier, Chanel, Chaumet, Chopard, Christophe Claret, Concord, Corum, Cvstos, Chopard, Chronoswiss, Clerc, De Bethune, De Grisogono, Dewitt, Dior, Eberhard & Co., Dodane, Doxa, Dwiss, Daniel Roth, Davosa, Eterna, Ebel, Elgin, Eberhard & Co., Epos, Frédérique Constant, FP Journe, Franck Muller, Favre-Leuba, Graham London, Greubel Forsey, Gruen, Gerald Genta, Gucci, Girard-Perregaux, Glashütte Original, Hermès, Hublot, H.Moser & Cie, Heuer, Hamilton, Hanhart, Hautlence, Harry Winston, HD3, Hublot, IWC, Jacob & Co., Jaquet-Droz, Jean Richard, Juvenia, Junghans, Jaeger LeCoultre, Jean Richard, Koblod, Linde Werdelin, Louis Moinet, Longines, Louis Erard, Louis Vuitton, Lip, Lemania, Lange & Söhne, Matwatches, Movado, Magellan, Mb & f, Maurice Lacroix, Mauboussin, Montblanc, Meistersinger, Minerva, Moser, Nomos, Michel Herbelin, Omega, Oris, Officine Panerai, Piaget, Patek Philippe, Pequignet, Perrelet, Porsche Design, Parmigiani Fleurier, Raidillon, Romain Jerome, Ralf Tech, Rado, Richard Mille, Raymond Weil, Stowa, Ralph Tech, Roger Dubuis, Rolex, Romain Jérôme, Ralph Lauren, Saint Honoré, Seiko, Seven Friday, Sinn, Speake-Marin, Tag Heuer, Tissot, Technomarine, Tudor, Ulysse Nardin, U-Boat, Urban Jürgensen, Universal Genève, Urwerk, Van Cleef & Arpels, Vacheron Constantin, Victorinox, Van Der Bauwede, Vulcain, Wittnauer, Wempe, Welder, Wenger, Waltham, Wyler, Zenith and many more.

4. Is it possible to adjust the seam colors?

Custom Seam Color


The seam colors can be matched tone on tone with the leather. Likewise, for unique pieces per piece, the seam color can be color-coordinated with the individual piece as desired.

5. Can the lining leather be customized in color?

Custom Lining Leather


The lining leather can be selected in their desired color leather color. Likewise, in addition to calfskin, crocodile leather, lizard leather and ostrich leather are also available. 

6. Are the watch straps adaptable to the original watch clasps?

Original Watch Clasp


The leather straps can be adapted to the original clasp of the watch model. Likewise, we offer individual clasps that can be handmade especially for you in Germany and Hong Kong upon request. Upon request, we will be happy to refine your clasps as well as the bezel with diamonds and sapphires in our jewelry manufactory.
7. Custom Watchstraps for original Clasp?

Custom Straps for original Clasp

You do not need to purchase watch straps and make an investment beforehand. We manufacture starting by one piece made to order Watch Straps for all luxury Watches. Only when your customer wants to buy, then please send us following information:

·      watch model and model number
·      desired leather material
·      desired seam color
·      A picture of the original buckle