Stainless steel · Cuban link
Cuban Chain
For the man who sets the standard
Two minutes with a strip of paper or a soft tape and you will order the right size first time.
Shown in inchesWhere each length sits
| Length | Sits at |
|---|---|
| 16" | Base of the neck |
| 18" | Collarbone |
| 20" | Just below the collarbone |
| 22" | Upper chest |
| 24" | Mid-chest |
| 26" | Lower chest |
| 28-32" | 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 22".
- 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 2" 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 3.4" long: count how many fit along your strip.
Start with your t-shirt size
| T-shirt | Close to the neck | Over a tee |
|---|---|---|
| S | 18" | 20" |
| M | 20" | 22" |
| L | 20" | 22"-24" |
| XL | 22" | 24" |
| XXL + | 22"-24" | 24"-26" |
Chain width
- 100% waterproof
- Won't turn skin green
- Order processed within 24 hours
- 1-year warranty
- Free shipping over $75
- 30-day returns
Some men set the standard. He just lives it.
Others measure themselves by how he carries things. A Cuban link chain in stainless steel with tight links that lie flat along the collarbone, and cut faces that give the light finishes their shine. Wear a quiet 4mm under a shirt or a solid 8mm over a tee. Silver-tone, gold-tone or black.
No care routine. Just wear it.
Shower steam, sea spray and weather do not hurt stainless steel. It does not rust and does not turn your skin green. You need no care routine. Silver-tone, gold-tone and black are platings over the steel.
Atlas carried the world. He carries his home. Some things should show.
Details & specs
Made from stainless steel in a classic Cuban link pattern. The links interlock tightly and lie flat, so the chain drapes in one clean line instead of twisting. Stainless steel does not rust, so the chain stays on through the shower, the gym bag, the sea and the weather.
The color is an electroplated finish in silver-tone, gold-tone or black, and we say so. Faceted link faces give the light finishes their shine and the black a low, dark gleam. It comes as a chain alone, so you can wear it plain or add a pendant.
How to wear it
With a white tee, the 6mm or 8mm reads best: it sits on the chest and gives the outfit a center point. Under an open collar or a knit, the 4mm is the quieter option and works with a watch and a ring in the same tone. Black goes with dark, casual clothing; gold-tone warms up neutral colors; silver-tone matches most steel watches.
Choosing your size
Widths run 4mm, 6mm and 8mm: 4mm is subtle and easy under shirts, 6mm is the middle ground, 8mm is the statement. Lengths are 18" (45cm), close at the base of the neck; 20" (50cm), just below the collarbone, which suits most men; 22" (55cm) for a lower drop; and 24" (60cm) for a longer look over a tee or with a pendant. If he is broad through the neck and chest, size up one length.
Why this piece
A classic, not a trend
The Cuban link has been the standard men's chain for decades. On him it reads classic and sure of itself.
No routine needed
Stainless steel does not rust and does not turn your skin green, so shower steam, sea spray and weather do not matter. It keeps working year after year.
For himself or as a gift
For a father, a partner or a brother who holds it all together. Not sure of his size? 20 in in 6mm is the safest choice, and you have 30 days to return it.
Shipping & delivery
Free tracked shipping over $75
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 stainless steel Cuban chain in black or gold-tone go in the sea?
Yes. The stainless steel underneath does not rust, so the shower, the gym, the sea and the weather are fine. A rinse in fresh water after salt water keeps the electroplated color even.
Black, gold-tone or silver-tone Cuban: which suits my wardrobe?
Black goes with dark, casual clothing, gold-tone warms up neutral colors, and silver-tone matches most steel watches. All three are electroplated finishes over the same stainless steel.
Which length should I order as a gift?
20" (50cm) fits most men and sits just below the collarbone. Go 22" or 24" if he is broader built or likes the chain to sit lower on the chest.
What is a Cuban chain?
A chain of thick, tightly interlocking links that lie flat, so it drapes in one clean line instead of twisting. It is one of the classic men's chains.
How do the 4mm, 6mm and 8mm Cuban widths look with a white tee?
The 6mm or 8mm reads strongest over a white tee: it sits on the chest and gives the outfit a center point. The 4mm is the quieter option under an open collar or a knit.
Does the black version shine?
A little. The faceted link faces give it a low, dark gleam rather than a bright shine.
Which width and length of the Atlas Cuban should carry a pendant?
4mm or 6mm at 24" (60cm). The chain comes plain, and that length lets the pendant hang on the chest over a tee, while the 8mm is the statement width on its own.
Is a 4mm Cuban too thin?
No. It is the quiet option, easy under shirts and next to a watch and a ring in the same tone.
Is a cube link chain the same thing as a Cuban link chain?
Atlas sells these as Cuban link chains: flat links that interlock tightly and lie along the collarbone, like the Cuban Link Chain in Stainless Steel. If you meant a chain made of small square links, that is a box chain, such as the Box Chain in Silver, Gold-Tone or Black in 2, 2.5 or 3mm.
Which Cuban chain should I buy if I want to choose between silver, gold and black?
The Cuban Link Chain in Stainless Steel comes in silver-tone, gold-tone or black, in 4, 6 or 8mm. If you prefer polished titanium steel links, the Polished Cuban Chain in Titanium Steel is offered in the same three colors in 3, 5 or 7mm. Gold-tone and black are platings over the steel.
Where can I buy a men's stainless steel necklace I can wear in the shower and at the gym?
Atlas chains are stainless steel or titanium steel (a stainless steel alloy), which do not rust or turn the skin green, so showers, the gym and the beach are fine. Good starting points are the Cuban Link Chain in Stainless Steel and the Curb Chain in Silver, Gold-Tone or Black. Avoid perfume and chlorine, which are not covered by the warranty.
Christmas gift for a 20-year-old who just started wearing chains
Start with a medium Cuban: the Cuban Link Chain in Stainless Steel comes in 4, 6 or 8mm, 18 to 24 in, silver, gold-tone or black. If his ears are pierced, the Stainless Steel Huggie Hoop Earrings are a small hoop in natural steel, black or gold-tone.
Cuban link jewelry set for a man: chain, bracelet and ring in the same style
All three are stainless steel: the Cuban Link Chain in Stainless Steel (4, 6 or 8mm), the Miami Cuban Link Bracelet in Steel (6 to 12mm) and the Cuban Link Band Ring in Stainless Steel (US 7 to 12), in black, gold-tone or silver. Buy 2, get the 3rd free applies (offers can change).
I don't know my boyfriend's neck size, what chain length is the safest gift?
A length around 20 or 22 in is a common middle choice. The Cuban Link Chain in Stainless Steel comes in 18 to 24 in, and the Gold-Tone Twisted Rope Chain also covers 18 to 24 in. If it does not fit, write to us within 2 hours of ordering and we can correct it before shipping.
Cuban or Figaro, which chain is a better first buy?
A Cuban is dense and flat, a Figaro has a rhythm of three short links and one long link. Pick the Cuban for a clean uniform look, like the Cuban Link Chain in Stainless Steel, and the Figaro for more variation, like the Figaro Chain in Stainless Steel, 3mm to 6mm. Both are stainless steel.

