{"product_id":"the-ip-mc1-blemish","title":"The IP MC1- BLEMISHED","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLEMISHED PRODUCT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eUnfortunately some things do not pass our Quality Control (QC) and are typically rejected for release. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHowever, to reduce waste we will release blemished products that do not hinder or interfere with the functionality or wearability of the strap in any way, at a discounted rate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eA design flaw went un-noticed prior to production resulting in a small hole approximately 1mm in size at the 7 o'clock position of The Pilot's Watch logo. The error does not affect the functionality of the watch strap and are purely cosmetic as shown in the pictures. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe IP \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top of the line shell cordovan strap is designated for The IP (Instructor Pilot) as a counterpoint to the HELMET FIRE due to the stress and turmoil Instructor Pilots tend to manifest in student pilots. The IP is a bit more put together and a bit more polished: just like the seasoned fleet aviators that go to pass on the skills to the next generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly every Naval aviator in the world will recognize the strap design. For those that do not know, every strap captures a piece of the instrument flight rules (IFR) low chart covering Pensacola terminal radar approach control (TRACON) area which is where the vast majority of naval aviators begin their training. Bonding not only them in their origins, but also in your timepieces allure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe MC1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOur flagship strap design intended to be single pass with an adjustable second keeper. For further fitment quality the tail can be trimmed and maintain an original appearance. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eShell cordovan is a moderately firm leather that wears in beautifully and we continue to recommend gradually tightening the strap over the first 1-2 weeks. This allows the strap to form to the wrist and watch. This will prolong the life of your spring bars as well as aid in the overall fit of the strap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShell Cordovan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered one of the most precious leathers on Earth. There are only two small \"shells\" that are produced from the underside of a horse rump where there is dense flat muscle tissue. This leather gained it's robust reputation through the works of cobblers and barbers of the 19th century for its use in shoes and leather strops used to hone the edges of straight razors. Shell cordovan is now the leather of choice in high end hand bags, wallets and shoes primarily for its workability allowing it to be maintained over a lifetime. For this reason we saw it fit to provide to our customers due to the demanding line of work they conduct. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRocado Leather\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 1982 in a small town in Tuscany, Italy, Rocado has become a premier tannery of genuine shell cordovan. Rocado is a small family owned tannery that focuses on traditional methods such as vegetable tanning processes that can take up to 3 months to produce the leather. Rocado uses many hands on operations including the application of aniline dyes and quality greases. Rocado has a full circle production focus that starts with the raw hide and finishes with the final product. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz Rocado Shell Cordovan.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatte Stainless Steel hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeveled \u0026amp; burnished edges for longevity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable keeper providing 25mm adjustment range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim-able single pass design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit wrists between 5.75-8\" wrists (depending on watch size).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaser cut \u0026amp; engraved in house for precision \u0026amp; quality assurance. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand sewn \u0026amp; made to order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes curved spring bars to help fit a multitude of watches.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(251, 255, 5);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***A portion of all proceeds will be donated to The Wingman Foundation in support of fallen aviators***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***2 Week lead+shipping***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grey Area Co.","offers":[{"title":"20mm","offer_id":47930020233430,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/1225\/2630\/files\/IMG_4867_8595879a-832a-4f23-88f2-e7618005b373.jpg?v=1773256964","url":"https:\/\/greyareacompany.com\/products\/the-ip-mc1-blemish","provider":"Grey Area Co. 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