Men's Thin Snake Chain in Stainless Steel
For the man who never tries too hard, and still gets noticed.
Two minutes with a strip of paper or a soft tape and you will order the right size first time.
Shown in centimetresWhere each length sits
| Length | Sits at |
|---|---|
| 41 cm | Base of the neck |
| 46 cm | Collarbone |
| 51 cm | Just below the collarbone |
| 56 cm | Upper chest |
| 61 cm | Mid-chest |
| 66 cm | Lower chest |
| 71-81 cm | Around the sternum |
Measure at home in 2 minutes
You need a strip of paper (or a string or shoelace), a pen and a ruler.
- Take a string or a shoelace and mark on it the length you are considering, for example 56 cm.
- Hold the two marks together at the back of your neck, wearing the kind of top you usually wear.
- Look in a mirror: the lowest point of the string is where the chain will sit.
- Too high or too low? Try 5 cm more or less: that is one size up or down.
Already own a chain you like? Lay it flat, clasp closed, and measure it end to end. A broad neck or chest makes every length sit a little higher.
No ruler? A bank card is 8.6 cm long: count how many fit along your strip.
Start with your t-shirt size
| T-shirt | Close to the neck | Over a tee |
|---|---|---|
| S | 46 cm | 51 cm |
| M | 51 cm | 56 cm |
| L | 51 cm | 56-61 cm |
| XL | 56 cm | 61 cm |
| XXL + | 56-61 cm | 61-66 cm |
Chain width
A thin line of steel that finishes the outfit and stays quiet.
Atlas carried the world. You carry your day: the meetings, the miles, the people waiting at home. This snake chain keeps up and stays out of the way. Tightly fitted segments form one smooth, round line that lies flat and follows the neck without catching. Choose 1.2mm for a barely-there line or 1.5mm for a little more presence, in polished silver steel, gold-tone or rose gold-tone, from 18 to 24 inches.
- Shower, gym, beach: it stays on
- 1.2 or 1.5mm, four lengths, three colors
- Lobster clasp in the same tone
Details & specs
The chain is stainless steel, built in the round snake style: small segments fitted so closely that they form a smooth, flexible tube. There are no visible gaps, so the light runs along it evenly instead of sparkling in spots. Stainless steel does not rust and does not turn your skin green, which is why it works as a chain you leave on.
The silver version is polished stainless steel. The gold-tone and rose gold-tone versions are electroplated finishes, and we say so plainly. Polished end caps lead into a lobster clasp and ring in the same tone, so the closure matches the chain. At 1.2mm or 1.5mm, it is slim enough to carry a small pendant or to be worn bare.
How to wear it
Over a white tee it draws a clean line at the neck; under an open collar it shows only at the opening, which suits the office and a suit. Layer it over a wider Cuban or rope chain for a two-level look, or keep it alone with a watch in the same tone. Rose gold-tone sits well with warm skin and brown leather; silver goes with steel watches.
Choosing your size
Lengths are 18" (45cm), close at the base of the neck; 20" (50cm), just below the collarbone and right for most men; 22" (55cm), at the top of the chest; and 24" (60cm), lower, good with a pendant or over a tee. For width, 1.2mm is the discreet option and 1.5mm shows a little more next to other chains. If he has a broad neck, go one length up.
Why this piece
One unbroken line
The snake construction has no visible gaps, so it reads as a single line of light. It looks considered, not flashy.
Steel you can forget about
Stainless steel does not rust or turn your skin green. Wear it through the shower, training and a day at the beach.
A gift for the man who carries everything
For a father, a partner or the friend who keeps everyone going. Unsure of his size? 20" in 1.5mm is the safe pick, and you have 30 days to return it.
Shipping & delivery
Free tracked shipping over $133 NZD
Below that, a flat tracked rate is shown at checkout.
- 1Order confirmedYou get an email straight away.Today
- 2Order processedEach piece packed on its own, tracking link by email.Within 24 hours
- 3At your doorDelivery times vary by country.
Returns
30 days to return
Any unworn piece in its original packaging, refunded in full to your original payment method. Return shipping is at your expense, except for a defective or wrong item.
- 1Contact usSend us a message with your order number.Within 30 days
- 2Send it backWe reply with the return steps.
- 3RefundedIn full, once the piece is back with us.
Wrong size? Order the size you need and return the other one within 30 days.
Warranty & care
1-year warranty
Against manufacturing defects. See how the warranty works.
Questions
Can the fine snake chain stay on through training and a day at the beach?
Yes. Stainless steel does not rust or turn your skin green. Dry it with a soft cloth so light keeps running evenly along the smooth tube.
Will the gold-tone and rose gold-tone colors last?
They are electroplated finishes made for daily wear. Putting the chain on after perfume and keeping cleaning products away helps the color stay even. The silver version is bare polished steel, with no plating to wear.
Which fine snake chain length works with a small pendant?
22" or 24". At those lengths a light pendant hangs below the collar, and the 1.5mm carries it a little more visibly than the discreet 1.2mm.
Is 1.2mm too thin for a man?
No, it is meant to be discreet: a barely-there line. The 1.5mm shows a little more next to other chains.
What is a snake chain?
A chain of small segments fitted so closely that they form a smooth, flexible tube with no visible gaps.
Can I layer it with a Cuban chain?
Yes. Wear it over a wider Cuban or rope chain for a two-level look.
Does the clasp match the chain?
Yes. Polished end caps lead into a lobster clasp and ring in the same tone as the chain.
Who suits rose gold-tone?
It sits well with warm skin and brown leather. Silver goes with steel watches.