Vintage NOS Swiss Tropic Sport Black Rubber Watch Strap
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The Inside Story
A Divers Timecapsule
The Tropic strap is as popular today as it was in the 1950s, when it was first presented as a handy alternative to the steel bracelets of the now classic divers’ watches. Made from a supple and durable rubber, these straps can easily be fitted to almost any watch and adjusted to the required size within seconds.
These new old stock Tropic watch straps represent the sportier variation of the concept, with a flat, mock-leather print finish with large punched holes along the strap’s length. The punched holes are largest at the watch end and reduce towards the buckle inline with the narrowing of the strap.
They feature the highly sought-after and period correct signature original Acier buckle.
A stunning original vintage style!
Length:
Regular 11.5 + 7.5 cm (4.53 + 2.95 in.)
Buckle width: 16mm
How to change my watch strap?
Installation & Care
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How to change my watch strap?
Changing your watch strap is easier than you think. Make sure you have a good quality watch tool, and we'll show you in the video below how to easily switch your 1) steel and/or 2) leather strap.
Installation & Care
Care instruction
Our leather straps are made of all-natural vegetable tanned leather. There is no chemical coating or waxing on top, which is why they are so very soft and comfortable. This natural quality also causes aging of the leather by sunlight and everyday wear. Every strap gets its own individual patina, which is something we love. Please don’t treat the leather with oil or wax as it ruins the whole nature of the strap. This also comes with a warning: avoid direct contact with water, as it may cause stains. So don’t wear your strap in the shower or when swimming and be cautious of heavy rain or perspiration. We recommend not wearing the strap in the gym.
Installation advice
We advice using a high quality spring bar for installation of our straps. Especially with newer watches, the gap between the case or bezel and the spring bar may be more narrow than on older pieces. To avoid scratches on the leather, we advise you to treat the strap carefully and without force when installing it on your watch. If it does not seem to fit at all, you might need curved spring bars or a different watch strap altogether. If you're unsure about this, feel free to consult with us before placing your order.
Seems a bit loose? Here’s why
As vegetable tanned leather tends to shrink a bit when worn, all our leather watch straps are intentionally designed with a tiny bit more width to prevent them from feeling or looking too small after some wearing. When first installed with your watch, the strap might appear a bit snug – but after a while, it will stretch and fit perfectly between the lugs. For Bulang and Sons, this is a mark of quality and proof of our traditional and natural approach.
Shipping & Returns
WORLDWIDE Shipping
We offer worldwide FedEx shipping. Superfast or economy, always fully trackable and fully insured. Every week we ship to New York, Berlin, London, Amsterdam, Paris, Hong Kong and many other watch loving cities. All orders made before 11.59 AM CET will be shipped the same business day.
For orders above EUR 300,- we offer free Fredex priority shipping worldwide
30 Days Return policy
We only want happy customers and offer a 30-days return policy for unused and undamaged products. Not entirely satisfied? Return it for a full refund, no questions asked.