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FS: Swiss signed Tropic 1960s/70s dive bands

AUTHENTIC TROPIC SWISS MADE NOS RUBBER STRAPS

Tropic watch bands. The original waterproof watch strap. Now very rare items to find in the most sought-after sizes and styles.

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. Made in Switzerland.

A rare opportunity to fit your vintage or newer watch with an NOS black rubber 1960s/70s Tropic strap the way many dive, chronograph and other watches were sold at the time.

There are Tropics listed here in sizes 16mm, 18mm, 19mm, 22mm and 24mm.

19MM PERFORATED STYLE – PRICE $69.95

Tropic straight 19mm ends vintage NOS dive strap in black rubber with the small holes. Signed on back “Tropic Swiss Made 19mm Mod. Dep.” bearing stock number 22510. Buckle signed on back “INOX” for stainless steel. Buckle end is 16mm if you have a branded buckle to substitute. Single sliding strap keeper. Standard length measuring a generous 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. Very pliable rubber for a comfortable fit.





19MM BIG HOLES STYLE -- PRICE $69.95

24MM BIG HOLES STYLE -- PRICE $59.95

NOS Tropic Sport big holes signed black rubber straps with 18mm, 19mm or 24mm ends. Rubber has a nice slightly textured finish. These are high-quality 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. Strap buckle end is 16mm if you have a branded buckle to substitute. Thick but pliable rubber that is really comfortable to wear.






18MM, 19MM and 22MM SLOTTED TROPIC 2000 STYLE

18mm and 19mm $39.95
22mm $49.95

Genuine Tropic strap in black rubber with slots and very unique faceted features. One of the coolest Tropic waterproof watch strap styles they ever made. Available in 18mm, 19mm and 22mm. These are NOS 1960s/70s straps that will really give a new look to your dive watch, chronograph or military watch style. An extremely rare New Old Stock 22mm black rubber Tropic strap with straight ends. Signed Tropic 2000 Mod. Dep. Swiss Made Waterproof. This strap is 4mm thick where it meets the watch! Nice thick but very pliable and duable rubber with the waffle finish. Buckle end of strap measures 16mm if you want to substitute a signed Breitling or Heuer watch buckle on this the 16mm buckle size is the most common. Large 2mm spring bar holes. Single sliding faceted style keeper matches the angles of the watch. Standard length measuring a generous 7 1/2 inches placed end to end NOT counting the buckle.







16MM CURVED OR STRAIGHT ENDS PERFORATED STYLE – PRICE $24.95

Original Tropic-signed rubber perforated straps with the curved or straight ends. These are getting so difficult to find. The perfect 16mm size for many U.S. military watches and other vintage watches. These have the small holes black waffle finish. Original steel buckles. Length is 8 inches placed end to end including the buckle.


Supply of these NOS straps is very limited.

U.S. buyers add $1.95 per strap for USPS First Class shipping with tracking in the United States. USPS Priority shipping is $5.50.

Canadian buyers add $2.95 for shipping one strap via Air Mail shipping. Other international buyers add $7.75 for USPS Global Priority international shipping or $26.50 if you want Global Express EMS with insurance and tracking.

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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