10 STYLES OF 19MM AND 20MM TROPIC TYPE DIVE BANDS

NEW OLD STOCK ORIGINALS FROM THE 1960s/70s

Here is a variety of black rubber 19mm and 20mm Tropic type dive bands. These straps are New Old Stock from the 1960s and ‘70s, and are increasingly difficult to find in these sizes and styles. The straps all are the unsigned type. They have their original stainless steel buckles. The spring bar holes are about 2mm. The straps take 16mm size buckles, if you want to add a signed buckle. Please go to the Tropic Rubber Straps section at www.Squinky.com to see many photos of each style.

PRICE: All sizes and styles are $39.95, plus shipping costs.

As with most of my NOS stock, the supply of these straps is limited.

1) 19MM PERFORATED

Classic Tropic type perforated bands with the small holes in the basket-weave finish. Great for Seikos and other 19mm watches. The straps measure 7 7/8 inches placed end to end, not including the buckle. Single sliding keeper. Strap is 3.5mm thick at the watch end.

2) 20MM PERFORATED

Classic 20mm perforated Tropic type band with the basket-weave finish. A staple in anybody’s collection for your Submariner, Speedmaster or other 20mm watch. The straps measure 7 7/8 inches placed end to end, not counting the buckle. Single sliding keeper. Strap is 4mm thick at the watch end.

3) 20MM TROPIC SPORT BIG HOLES STYLE

These are Tropic Sport style straps with the big holes. Ideal for anything from a Heuer to a Submariner or even a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. The straps measure 7 3/8 inches placed end to end, not including buckle. Single sliding keeper. Strap is 4mm thick at the watch end.

4) 20MM SLOTTED STYLE

Sleek design with open slots and the Tropic distinctive basket-weave finish on this Tropic type band. The straps measure 7 3/4 inches placed end to end, not including the buckle. Single sliding keeper. Strap is 3.5mm thick at the watch end.

5) 20MM JUBILEE STYLE

Rubber strap shaped like a Jubilee bracelet, very comfortable design. Hidden buckle tang holes. The straps measure 7 3/4 inches placed end to end, not including the buckle. Single sliding keeper. Strap is 3.5mm thick at the watch end.

6) 20MM PERFORATED WITH OVAL HOLES

Great combination of full perforations and narrow oval holes on this Tropic type band style, with the classic basket-weave finish across the band. The straps measure 7 5/8 inches placed end to end, not including the buckle. Double sliding keepers. Strap is 4mm thick at the watch end.

7) 20MM PERFORATED WITH ROUND HOLES

These are very unique with the perforations and also three round holes on each side of the strap, with the classic basket-weave finish throughout the band. The straps measure 7 1/2 inches placed end to end, not including the buckle. Double sliding keeper. Strap is 4mm thick at the watch end.

8) 20MM RECTANGULAR HOLES

These have the large rectangular holes in the Heuer style. Nice thick rubber with a slight calf grain in it. Standard length measuring a generous 7 5/8 inches placed end to end, not counting the buckle. Single sliding keeper. Strap is 3.5mm thick at the watch end.

9) 19MM PERFORATED WITH BIG HOLES

These are very unique with the perforations and also three round holes on each side of the strap, with the classic basket-weave finish throughout the band. The straps measure 7 5/8 inches placed end to end, not including the buckle. Double sliding keeper. Strap is 4.5mm thick at the watch end.

10) 19MM WITH BIG HOLES

Classic clean design to these 19mm Tropics with the large holes. Thick single sliding keeper. The strap measurea 7 1/2 inches placed end to end, not including the buckle. Band is 4.1mm thick at the watch end.

PRICE

$39.95 each for any size or style, plus shipping

SHIPPING

U.S. shipping for $3.25 for USPS First Class or $3.95 for USPS First Class International to Canada. Shipping to most other countries for $4.95 via USPS First Class International or $16.95 for either Registered (safest for large orders) or faster service by Priority International.

DISCOUNTED PACKAGE DEALS, WITH FREE WORLDWIDE FIRST CLASS SHIPPING:

Any 2 bands for $75 shipped free to any country

Any 4 bands for $130 shipped free to any country

PAYMENT

Paypal to billmahoney@aol.com or mail payments by check or money order accepted.

I also have 20mm and 22mm perforated Tropic type bands with curved ends, and 22mm Tropic type bands with perfortions and curved ends, or 22mm big holes Tropic Sport type bands with straight ends. At my site there are also many Swiss signed Tropic bands listed.

Email me at billmahoney@aol.com if you need additional information.

I have many references here. Thanks - Bill Mahoney