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AUTHENTIC TROPIC SWISS MADE NEW OLD STOCK VINTAGE RUBBER STRAPS
Tropic watch bands. The original waterproof watch strap. Now very rare items to find in the most sought-after sizes and styles. Original Swiss Made bands that are New Old Stock from the 1960s/70s, as sold with many classic watches originally such as Rolex Submariner.
I have a small number of genuine Tropic-signed perforated, Tropic Sport big holes and Tropic 2000 slotted straps. These are some of the best quality waterproof straps ever produced. Very pliable rubber for a comfortable fit and durability.
A rare opportunity to fit your vintage or newer watch with an NOS black rubber Tropic strap the way many dive, chronograph and other watches were sold.
Here are Tropics in sizes 16mm, 18mm, 19mm, 20mm, 22mm and 24mm. There are styles available with straight or curved ends, and one style has optional stealth black buckles available. The buckle end of all sizes of Tropics is 16mm (except on 16mm bands) if you have a branded buckle to substitute.
18MM PERFORATED STRAIGHT ENDS – PRICE $79.95 (only 2 available)
Tropic straight 18mm ends vintage NOS dive strap in black rubber with the small holes. Signed on back “Tropic Swiss Made 18mm Mod. Dep.” Buckle signed on back “INOX” for stainless steel. Single sliding strap keeper. Standard length measuring 7 3/8 inches placed end to end NOT counting the buckle. These are high-quality straps that are 4mm thick where the strap meets the watch. Even comes in its original package!
PREMIUM BUCKLE 19MM PERFORATED CURVED ENDS – PRICE $84.95
Same as above but with the unique Tropic style buckle signed ACIER on back. Great band for an Omega Speedmaster 321 or other vintage watch with 19mm lugs. Tropic curved 19mm ends vintage NOS dive strap in black rubber with the small holes. Signed on back “Tropic Swiss Made 19mm Mod. Dep.” Single sliding strap keeper. Standard length measuring 7 3/8 inches placed end to end NOT counting the buckle. These are high-quality straps that are 4mm thick where the strap meets the watch.
19MM PERFORATED STRAIGHT ENDS – PRICE $79.95
Tropic straight 19mm ends vintage NOS dive strap in black rubber with the small holes. Signed on back “Tropic Swiss Made 19mm Mod. Dep.” Buckle signed on back “INOX” for stainless steel. Single sliding strap keeper. Standard length measuring 7 3/4 inches placed end to end NOT counting the buckle. These are high-quality straps that are 4mm thick where the strap meets the watch.
18MM, 19MM and 22MM SLOTTED TROPIC 2000 STYLE
18mm and 19mm $39.95
22mm $44.95
(all sizes available with steel buckle or optional stealth black plastic buckle shown)
Genuine Tropic strap in black rubber with slots and very unique faceted features. Available in 18mm, 19mm and 22mm with either a steel buckle or stealth black plastic buckle that features the same angles as the strap. These are NOS 1960s/70s straps that will really give a new look to your dive watch, chronograph or military watch style. Signed Tropic 2000 Mod. Dep. Swiss Made Waterproof. This strap is 4mm thick where it meets the watch. Large 2mm spring bar holes. Single sliding faceted style keeper matches the angles of the watch. Standard length measuring 7 1/2 inches placed end to end NOT counting the buckle.
STEALTH VERSION ALSO AVAILABLE:
TROPIC 2000 WITH OPTIONAL STEALTH BLACK ORIGINAL BUCKLE
19MM BIG HOLES STYLE -- PRICE $69.95 (w/premium buckle $84.95)
24MM BIG HOLES STYLE -- PRICE $79.95 (w/premium buckle $94.95)
Tropic Sport big holes signed black rubber straps with 19mm or 24mm ends. Rubber has a nice slightly textured finish. These are high-quality NOS straps that are 5mm thick where the strap meets the watch. Buckle signed on back INOX for stainless steel. Single sliding strap keeper. Standard length measuring 7 1/2 inches long placed end to end NOT counting the buckle.
PREMIUM BUCKLE AVAILABLE ON 19MM OR 24MM BAND
22MM PERFORATED CURVED ENDS – PRICE $119.95
Super rare original Long 22mm Tropic band Swiss Made signed Tropic with the premium Tropic buckle style. New Old Stock, never worn. Perforated rubber with the curved ends that fit the curve of the watch case.What a find if you own a Breitling Navitimer AOPA, Breitling Cosmonaute, Doxa dive watch, Blancpain Fifty Fathoms watch or other large dive watch or chronograph with 22mm lugs. These rarely come up for sale. Buckle end is 18mm if you have a signed buckle for this Tropic watch band.
16MM PERFORATED STYLE – PRICE $22.95
Available with straight or curved ends
Original 16mm size Tropic rubber perforated straps with curved ends. The perfect 16mm size for many U.S. military watches and other vintage watches. These have the small holes and black waffle finish. Original steel buckles. Length is 7 3/4 inches placed end to end NOT including the buckle.
Supply of these NOS straps is very limited.
SHIPPING: U.S. buyers add $2.95 for USPS First Class shipping with tracking in the United States. USPS Priority shipping is $5.95.
Canadian buyers add $3.95 for shipping one strap via USPS First Class International shipping.
Other international buyers add $4.95 for USPS First Class Mail International shipping or $12.95 for faster delivery by Priority International.
BUY ANY TWO STRAPS AND GET FREE SHIPPING.
PAYMENT: Paypal or mail payments by check or money order accepted.
I have many references here. Email me at billmahoney@aol.com if you want additional information or photos.
Thanks - Bill Mahoney
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