Natural Vegetable-tanned Leather "Heritage" Watch Strap for Panerai (24 & 26 mm)
Our "Heritage" watch strap designed for Panerai watches is constructed of natural Italian vegetable tanned leather. The edge creases and the box stitch on the watch strap stay true to the original design of the original military-issued Panerai leather straps used by frogmen and divers. The watch strap is entirely made and stitched by hand to ensure the strap's durability.
-Made from Italian vegetable-tanned calf leather
-Available in 24 and 26 mm
-2 keepers, one floating, other fixed
-7 stops, each 7.5 mm apart
-Entirely sewn by hand
-Beveled and hand-burnished edges
-Develops patina as it ages
-Comes with a removable brushed stainless steel buckle (screw type)
-Available in variable and custom lengths
Thread Color:
White-colored thread as in the photos would be used unless stated. Tan and other thread colors are also available, please contact me for availability.
Sizing Guide:
The size of a two-piece watch strap like this one is measured separately. Take medium size as an example: 120 / 75mm, 120 mm represents the length of the longer side of the strap, from the watch lug to the tip on the strap. While 75 mm represents the shorter side of the strap, from the watch lugs to where the leather ends (not including buckle).
To determine which strap size suits you, you may measure your old watch strap and choose a length similar to the strap you are currently using. Or, you may measure your wrist and refer to the sizes below:
Small: 105/70mm fits wrists approximately 5 3/4" to 6 3/4"
Medium: 120/75mm fits wrists approximately 6 1/2" to 7 1/2"
Large: 135/80mm fits wrists approximately 7 1/4" to 8 1/4"
About the leather:
Made from wonderfully tanned vegetable tanned cow leather. Vegetable tanning is a traditional way of tanning using tannic acids naturally found from plant species. The natural appearance before painted, has a slightly brownish tinge over a beige color, with a natural, woody and earthy smell. Due to the nature of the tannins, a unique patina will develop and "carmelize" over tim
