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22mm Black High Grade Saddle Leather Zulu Military Watch Strap

Sale price£24.95 GBP
Description

These Zulu straps are crafted from a single piece of saddle-grade leather, featuring a robust design with chunkier, rounded keepers and buckles compared to NATO straps. This distinct feature sets them apart from other military-style counterparts.

Design and Historical Association

The Zulu strap design evokes a sense of historical association, inspired by traditional pre-NATO strap options. Representing a modern iteration of the timeless fabric strap design, these high-quality saddle leather straps are popular among private buyers as well as military and law enforcement personnel.

Differences Between NATO and Zulu Straps

Many buyers inquire about the primary differences between NATO and Zulu straps. Essentially, the main distinctions lie in the buckles and keepers. Zulu straps feature rounder and thicker buckles, while NATO straps have thinner, more rectangular buckles. Additionally, NATO straps include an extra strap that slides through two buckles, resulting in two layers of leather under the watch. In contrast, a Zulu strap has a single layer, allowing the watch to sit lower on the wrist compared to a NATO strap.

Saddle Leather vs. Regular Leather

Saddle leather, an elite form of leather primarily used in equestrian gear, is renowned for its durability, strength, and water resistance. Derived from cow or horse hides, it undergoes meticulous tanning and finishing processes to yield a robust and enduring material. Although not scarce, saddle leather commands a premium status due to its exceptional quality.

Key Characteristics of Saddle Leather:

  • Strength: Saddle leather is known for its robustness, capable of withstanding heavy usage without stretching, cracking, or breaking, ensuring longevity and reliability.

  • Water Resistance: Its inherent water-resistant nature ensures it remains dry and well-maintained even when exposed to the elements, making it ideal for watch straps.

  • Resistance to Wear and Tear: The combination of durability and strength equips saddle leather to endure rigorous usage, rendering it highly resistant to signs of wear and tear over time.

  • Distinctive Patterns and Marks: Through meticulous tanning and finishing processes, saddle leather acquires unique patterns and marks, giving each strap a unique aesthetic appeal.

  • Flexibility: Despite its robustness, saddle leather exhibits remarkable flexibility, conforming effortlessly to the wrist while retaining its structural integrity.

  • Color Variation: Saddle leather's coloration varies depending on the tanning technique employed, offering a spectrum from darker to lighter hues, adding to its visual allure.

These characteristics collectively elevate saddle leather to a highly coveted material, prized for its unparalleled combination of strength, durability, and aesthetic charm, making it one of the top choices for high-end watch straps.

Delivery
Europe, UK, and Rest of World

Tracked Mail:

  • Europe: €11.75 / £9.99 / US$12.95
  • UK: £7.95 / €9.50 / US$10.50
  • Rest of World: US$22.75 / €20.50 / £17.50

Express Courier (UPS or FedEx):

  • Europe: €23.50 / £19.99 / US$25.95
  • UK (UPS/DPD):  £12.95 / €15.25 / US$16.95
  • Rest of World: US$45.50 / €41.25 / £34.95

Note: The exact shipping cost may vary slightly depending on the weight and dimensions, but it will only differ by a small amount and will be shown at checkout. The above rates cover approximately 85% of parcels.

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RETURNS POLICY

If you are not satisfied with your purchase or it does not meet your requirements, you can return it within 14 days of receipt. The item must be in its original condition and packaging. To return a watch, please notify us using the form at the link below.

Please note that the watch, strap, or other purchased item must be in new and resalable condition. The returns policy will not apply if the item has been worn, the plastic protectors on the dial and/or caseback have been removed, or if there are other signs of usage, such as a worn strap. Essentially, the goods should not have been used beyond what would be expected if you had handled or examined an item in a shop before purchase.

To request a return authorization number, please visit this link.

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22mm Black High Grade Saddle Leather Zulu Military Watch Strap
22mm Black High Grade Saddle Leather Zulu Military Watch Strap Sale price£24.95 GBP