WatchGecko's Top 5 Military Nylon Straps
Nylon military style straps have been with us for over 50 years now and like many items born from the rigours of combat they are well tested and have proven to be highly effective. As...
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The Boutsen Racing watch strap is handmade from Horse leather that has been vegetable tanned with leaves and olive tree bark, achieving a beautiful and supple grain that feels very comfortable on the wrist. The patina of the leather pairs beautifully with a vintage timepiece or racing-style chronograph, feeling luxuriously soft even when first worn.
Each Boutsen Racing leather watch strap is a unique and timeless piece that has been meticulously crafted by hand at a family-run workshop in Oostende, Belgium. Their experienced craftsmen dedicate a great deal of time to creating each watch strap, never compromising on quality and always striving to offer the best possible leathers.
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The strap takes on an iconic racing-style design, with a handstitched edge which has been expertly executed using contrasting thread and hand-painted with a colour stain to match the leather. This watch strap is available in several lug widths, and features a robust stainless-steel buckle with a highly polished finish.
The watch strap has a tapered width and is thinner at the buckle than the lug end as follows:
Lug Width | 18mm | 19mm | 20mm | 22mm |
Buckle Size | 16mm | 16mm | 18mm | 20mm |
Clasp Finish | Silver |
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Clasp Material | Stainless Steel |
Clasp Tongue Width | 1.9mm |
Clasp Type | Pin buckle |
Number of Watches | Handmade |
Strap Length | 115/73mm |
Strap Material | Leather |
Strap Material Colour | Cacao |
Strap Material Finish | Natural |
Strap Material Type | Leather Horsehide |
Strap Padding Style | Flat |
Strap Stitching Colour | Ivory |
Strap Style | Flat Racing |
Strap Thickness | 2.5mm |
Size Guide
The ‘lug width’ is simply the internal width measured between the lugs (where the watch strap fits) of the watch.
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