Steel & Barnett
Blue Leather Two-Row Bracelet
Blue Leather Two-Row Bracelet by Steel & Barnett at Simons. Crafted from high-quality nappa leather with a two-row design combining a smooth cord and a braided cord. Features a magnetic closure in 316 stainless steel, measures 8 mm in width, and includes a signature storage pouch. Made in Belgium.
- Color
- Blue
- Material
- High-quality nappa leather
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Bracelets
Color
Size
Specifications
Blue leather two-row bracelet with magnetic closure and nappa leather.
High-quality nappa leather, magnetic closure, includes storage pouch.
- Color
- Blue · blue
- Material
- High-quality nappa leather
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Bracelets
Additional Attributes
- high-quality nappa leather
- magnetic closure in 316 stainless steel
- signature storage pouch included
- made in Belgium
- width: 8 mm
- two-row design
Product Insights
Steel & Barnett's Blue Leather Two-Row Bracelet offers a personalized fit as the nappa leather molds to the wrist within weeks and develops a dark patina over months, while its 8 mm width and stainless steel magnetic clasp allow comfortable layering and secure daily wear; the main tradeoff is that the leather requires careful maintenance—avoiding water and conditioning every few months—to preserve the patina and durability.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Medium fits 20–21 cm, Large 22–23 cm; size down if between sizes.
- Fit aging
- Bracelet conforms to wrist over weeks, creating a custom fit.
- Layering fit
- 8 mm width allows comfortable layering with other accessories.
- Care
- 316L stainless steel magnetic clasp stays secure during daily wear.
- Styling
- Buyers report wearing it with both casual denim and formal suits, and layering it with gemstone accessories.
- Patina
- Over 6-12 months, skin oils darken the blue leather and deepen grooves in the braided row for contrast.
- Wrist molding
- Within weeks of regular wear, the 8mm nappa leather molds to the wrist for a custom fit.
- Maintenance
- Avoid water exposure and condition every few months to preserve the leather's patina development.
- Water resistance
- Leather is not water-resistant; pat dry and condition if wet.
- Conditioning
- Apply neutral leather balm every few months.
- Two-row design
- Two-row design pairs a smooth and a braided strand side by side, not layered.
- Construction quality
- Full-grain nappa leather and 316L stainless steel clasp deliver durable, corrosion-resistant construction.
Product record
- Title
- Blue Leather Two-Row Bracelet
- Brand
- Steel & Barnett
- Price
- 79 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Magnetic clasp durability in 316L stainless steel
- With a tightly adhering chromium-oxide passive layer and a maximum 0.08% carbon content, 316 stainless steel is the standard alloy for surgical implants and medical tools because it leaches negligible nickel even under prolonged skin contact; this makes the clasp a safe choice for most people with mild nickel sensitivity, though it is not completely nickel-free.
- 316 stainless steel contains 2–3% molybdenum, which gives it far superior resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion from chloride ions in sweat compared to the more common 304 grade — for a bracelet worn in warm weather or during light activity, this means the clasp will maintain its clean finish and structural integrity years longer than clasps made from cheaper alloys.
- Though listed as 316 stainless steel, body-contact clasps like this typically use the 316L low-carbon variant (0.03% carbon max), which prevents sensitization during manufacturing polishing and further boosts resistance to intergranular corrosion in saline environments — giving the clasp even greater longevity against sweat and humidity.
- The clasp's holding force comes from a neodymium magnet — the strongest commercially available permanent-magnet material — but its iron-rich composition makes it inherently prone to rust if the protective nickel-copper-nickel plating is compromised; the 316 steel housing shields it externally, but the leather-to-metal seam is the critical weak point where moisture can wick inward and degrade the magnet over time.
How nappa leather ages and develops character
- The smooth nappa strand darkens uniformly as it absorbs skin oils, while the braided strand traps oils in its woven recesses, deepening those grooves into a darker accent that makes the two-row pattern stand out more with age.
- Nappa's hallmark malleability means the 8mm bracelet loses its out-of-box flatness and reshapes to the wrist's curves within weeks, and that custom-molded feel further enhances the perception of a worn-in patina as the leather transitions from firm to supple.
- Because the leather is full-grain—its topmost surface left intact—it lacks a heavy protective coating, so it gradually draws in oils from daily wear, shifting the bright blue to a richer, more subdued personal tone after six to twelve months of regular wear.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A two-row circular bracelet composed of a smooth tubular leather cord paired with a braided leather cord, joined by a brushed silver rectangular magnetic-style clasp located on the front face.
- Overall shapeCircular double-row bracelet formed by two parallel cords laid flat on the surface, appearing as a single continuous loop in the image.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.46 · w 0.76 · h 0.28 (high) - Smooth leather cordOne cord is a smooth, slightly glossy tubular leather with a rounded profile and uniform surface texture.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.48 · w 0.56 · h 0.12 (high) - Braided leather cordThe second cord is a tightly braided leather strand with visible woven texture running parallel to the smooth cord.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.56 · w 0.56 · h 0.09 (high) - Clasp constructionRectangular brushed metal clasp composed of two mating halves that meet on the front; one half is slightly wider and overlaps the other.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.55 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Clasp finishMatte brushed silver finish with subtle highlights and soft reflections consistent with a satin metal surface.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.55 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Clasp marking“Small two-character mark or logo engraved on the left half of the clasp, characters appear as 'SB' but shape is stylized and slightly ambiguous.”Partial
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.56 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (medium) - Visible jointClear seam line where the two clasp halves meet, centered on the front-facing clasp.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.56 · w 0.02 · h 0.09 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a white background with soft overhead lighting producing a subtle shadow to the lower right; camera angle is slightly above and offset to show the front face of the clasp.
- BackgroundUniform light gray to white seamless background with no visible props.
- Shadow and lightingSoft diffuse shadow cast by the bracelet toward the lower right, indicating a light source from upper left; highlights on leather and clasp are soft.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.58 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (medium) - Shot compositionBracelet centered horizontally and positioned in the lower half of the frame with generous empty space above.
Colors
navy blue· smooth leather cord#2D313Cnavy blue (braided)· braided leather cord#343944brushed silver· clasp#B6B5B1- Overall shapeCircular double-row bracelet formed by two parallel cords laid flat on the surface, appearing as a single continuous loop in the image.
- 02
Product
Partial close-up of a two-row navy blue leather bracelet showing one smooth round cord and one braided cord with two matte silver-toned metal end fittings; one fitting bears a small engraved two-letter mark and the opposite fitting shows an open slot-style connector.
- Two-row cord constructionPair of parallel leather rows following the bracelet curve: one smooth, rounded leather cord and one braided leather cord running side-by-side.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.06 · w 0.90 · h 0.36 (medium); x 0.05 · y 0.52 · w 0.60 · h 0.34 (medium) - Braided row detailTightly woven braided leather row with visible interlaced pattern and slight sheen.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high) - Smooth round rowSmooth rounded leather cord with glossy finish and subtle texture variations along its length.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.05 · w 0.70 · h 0.20 (high) - Matte metal end cap with engravingCylindrical matte silver-toned metal collar attached over the two leather rows, bearing a small engraved two-letter mark.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Engraved mark“SB”
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.63 · w 0.09 · h 0.11 (high) - Opposite open connectorRectangular matte silver-toned end piece with a U-shaped open slot and visible interior surfaces, forming the mating connector.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.38 · w 0.22 · h 0.31 (high) - Visible seam and metal pinSmall cylindrical metal pin and seam detail visible where the metal collar meets the smooth cord.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.63 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a white background with soft top-left lighting producing a soft shadow beneath the bracelet; close-up crop focuses on the open ends and nearby cord detail.
- Shot compositionClose-up cropped image showing a partial circular bracelet placed on a flat white surface with the open ends positioned toward the lower right quadrant.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from top-left creating a gentle shadow beneath the bracelet and subtle highlights on the leather and metal.
- BackgroundUniform white background with no visible props or packaging.
Colors
navy blue· leather cords#2D344Amatte silver· metal end fittings#BDC1C4- Two-row cord constructionPair of parallel leather rows following the bracelet curve: one smooth, rounded leather cord and one braided leather cord running side-by-side.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
5 total5 reviews · out of 5
Très bien
Très bien
Produit de qualité et finition impeccable
J’aime ce type de bracelet et les différentes couleurs offert. On peut l’adapter à ses vêtement.
Great colour and quality
This bracelet is amazing. It was a gift for my husband for Father's Day and he LOVED it. Very masculine and the double row is a bit different. Great to wear with jeans or even to look hip in a suit. Totally great.
Un bracelet discret et sobre.
Le bracelet est de bonne qualité, ile fait discret et sobre. Accompagne bien le bracelet en sodalite.
très beau
Je viens de les donner à mes petits-fils qui étaient très heureux. Belle qualité. Merci.
Q&A
5 answered- What wrist circumference does the medium and large sizes fit?
- The Medium size fits a wrist circumference of 20.0–21.0 cm (7.9–8.3 inches), and the Large size fits 22.0–23.0 cm (8.7–9.1 inches) [1]. Our bracelets run generous, so if you're between sizes, we recommend sizing down [1].
- How strong is the magnetic closure? Will it accidentally come undone during daily activities?
- The magnetic closure uses a 316L stainless steel clasp and is designed to stay secure during daily wear [1]. However, we recommend avoiding prolonged moisture exposure, as the magnetic clasp can slowly lose strength if water sits in the seam where leather meets metal [5].
- Is the leather water-resistant? How should I clean and maintain it?
- The leather is not water-resistant; avoid showering or swimming with it. If it gets wet, pat it dry with a towel (don't rub), air dry at room temperature away from heat, and once fully dry apply a thin layer of neutral leather balm to restore oils [5][7]. For regular maintenance, we recommend conditioning every few months to keep the leather soft.
- What does 'two-row' mean exactly? Is it a double-strand or a layered design?
- The 'two-row' refers to a double-strand design: two parallel leather bands—one braided and one smooth—joined together into a single bracelet, similar to our Denby Dual-Band style [1]. It's not a layered design; both strands sit side by side on the wrist.
- Is the leather sourced from Belgium or elsewhere? What specific type of nappa leather is used?
- This bracelet is made from 100% genuine cowhide nappa leather—a soft, full-grain leather known for its smooth feel and durability [1][4]. While the bracelet is designed in Belgium, the specific origin of the leather is not disclosed by the brand.