Equip/upgrade your time machine with a titanium hardware strap.
FITS WRIST SIZES: 6.25 - 8 inches around.
(Pro tip: You can add more holes if needed. Measure your wrist with a piece of string.)
This one's for all of you who requested a Redux two piece strap!
The SL2 two piece strap is a Redux exclusive design executed with American leather and handcrafted right here in New York City and equipped with our original titanium hardware.
This Wickett & Craig leather is traditionally used for saddles, holsters and sheaths. Skirting leather is painstakingly tanned and drum dyed by hand. These hides boasts a subtle waxy finish from the special treatment.
Drum rolling:
COURG crew voted, we listened.
First, TL;DR Features, full notes below (photos for description and not final).
1. We'll add a second layer of leather to line the strap. Whereas many straps use a cheaper leather for stiffening in the second layer, we insisted on using top quality leather for the inner second layer. We think this added expense is worthwhile because it's not just how the strap looks, but how it feels against your skin. I was skeptical at first, because I've been happy with the original raw straps. But when our strap maker said, "That's how I would want my watch strap to be made" -- How could I argue?
2. We'll seal the edge (but not with edge paint -- with a proprietary sealant protocol). In test installations of the edge painted straps, I found it to be bulky and difficult to use. Instead of paint, our strap maker seals the edge with a natural wax formulation to ensure durability and preserve the internal leather grain. Once the wax is applied, the strap maker burnishes the edge with a leather working tool that applies heat and pressure to protect your investment in superior quality American leather.
3. Our strap maker will hand stitch the straps with waxed thread with minimal double knots. The vast majority of you voted for the minimal stitch, which is the one I was leaning towards myself.
4. We're going to fly solo with the Redux & Co. symbol stamped into the tail. In our original production of leather straps, we included additional logo from a production partner and found that many of you would have preferred we left it off. So, that's what we're going to do.
5. We'll finish the tail end with a half hex to complement the gear shape and titanium hardware DNA.
**Please note the buckle we've used was just for the prototypes because we ran out of the buckle type we designed for leather straps:
Photos are representative of the final design but as you know we've been making changes, so just remember these are not exact.
Specifications:
Also available in Clay, Rust, Ballistic nylon.
Upgrade your time machine with our signature G10 mil-strap. Made with durable yet comfortable ballistic nylon and exclusively-designed titanium hardware, it's got your 6 for any mission.
Ballistic nylon is flexible and comfortable, and our titanium buckles have zero weak points.
Plus, the secondary strap provides backup in case of spring bar failure.
Say goodbye to generic, clumsy, and cheap strap hardware.
We equipped our signature G10 mil-strap black ballistic nylon strap with bead-blasted, exclusively-designed titanium hardware. We machine each buckle from a solid chunk of titanium so that there are zero weak points. No buckle spring bar failure that drops your watch into the abyss.
This ballistic nylon material provides added flexibility and comfort, while preserving the rugged trustworthy dependability.
We make each strap with laser for precision slices that produce a clean finish. Then we sew the hardware on with matching color stitch thread. The strap has a very slight sheen that contrasts nicely.
Fact Check: This strap design is often called a "NATO-style" strap, but the original name was G10. The British Military of Defense first issued spec G1098, and soldiers requisitioned their own from the quartermaster with the easier-to-remember G10 — Now you know.
The secondary strap prevents the watch case from sliding around and secures the watch where you want it on your wrist. And if one spring bar on the watch were ever to fail, this strap provides backup so your watch doesn't fall off the strap.
The beauty of ballistic nylon is that it's self-sealing. You can trim off the tail if it's too long and use some gentle heat via lighter or stove burner to reseal the cut edge and prevent fraying.
This strap will endure constant abuse and anything you throw at it for years to come and along the way it'll acquire a unique personality based on how and where you rock it.
Did you know? DuPont originally designed ballistic nylon during World War 2 to provide lightweight defense for pilots’ and airmen flak jackets to protect against metal shards or debris from inbound munitions. The researchers developed an exceptionally tight weave, typically basket pattern in 2×2. The thread pattern produces durable construction and limited stretch in all directions.
FITS WRIST SIZES: 4.5 - 9 inches around.
(Pro tip: You can add more holes if needed. Measure your wrist with a piece of string.)
Say goodbye to generic, clumsy, and cheap strap hardware. You know your time machine deserves better.
We equipped our signature ballistic nylon strap with bead-blasted, exclusively-designed titanium hardware. We machine each buckle from a solid chunk of titanium so that there are zero weak points. No strap spring bar failure that drops your watch into the abyss.
This is an upgraded ballistic nylon material where we incorporate a tighter weave that provides added flexibility and comfort, while preserving the rugged trustworthy dependability.
We make each strap with laser for precision slices that produce a clean finish. Then we sew the hardware on with matching color stitch thread. The strap has a very slight sheen that contrasts nicely.
The two-piece strap is the traditional style you see most often that’s secured to the watch with spring bars, and does not pass under the watch case. It consists of a tail piece and a buckle side.
Our proprietary design moves the titanium hardware closer to the case, so it sits on the outside of the wrist for improved comfort and titanium visibility, because who wants to hide their hardware on the bottom of their wrist? The excess nylon strap can be tucked right back underneath the loop closest to the watch case.
The main benefit of a two-piece is that the watch sits flush against your wrist.
Specifications:
The beauty of ballistic nylon is that it's self sealing. You can trim off the tail if it's too long and use some gentle heat via lighter or stove burner to reseal the cut edge and prevent fraying.
Care: We recommend placing in a mesh bag and washing in cold water. Hang or lay flat to dry. DO NOT put in the dryer.
This strap will endure constant abuse and anything you throw at it for years to come and along the away it'll acquire a unique personality based on how and where you rock it.
More colors: Olive Drab, Titanium, Desert, Color 8
Did you know? DuPont originally designed ballistic nylon during World War 2 to provide lightweight defense for pilots’ and airmen flak jackets to protect against metal shards or debris from inbound munitions. The researchers developed an exceptionally tight weave, typically basket pattern in 2×2. The thread pattern produces durable construction and limited stretch in all directions.
STD-ISSUECLOSED |
RECONCLOSED |
FOUNDRYCLOSED |
FITS WRIST SIZES: 5.5 - 8.25 inches around.
(Pro tip: You can add more holes if needed. Measure your wrist with a piece of string.)
Say goodbye to generic, clumsy, and cheap strap hardware. You know your time machine deserves better.
We equipped our signature ballistic nylon strap with bead-blasted, exclusively designed titanium hardware. We machine each buckle from a solid chunk of titanium so that there are zero weak points. No strap spring bar failure that drops your watch into the abyss.
This is an upgraded ballistic nylon material where we incorporate a tighter weave that provides added flexibility and comfort, while preserving the rugged trustworthy dependability.
We make each strap with laser for precision slices that produce a clean finish. Then we sew the hardware on with matching color stitch thread. The strap has a very slight sheen that contrasts nicely.
The single pass strap is the simplest construction, which allows for simple installation and quick-swap functionality. This strap passes right under the watch case. It consists of one ballistic nylon strap piece with a titanium buckle and two matched keepers.
The best way to wear this is to slide your watch as close to the hardware as possible. This moves the titanium hardware closer to the case, so it sits on the outside of the wrist for improved comfort and titanium visibility, because who wants to hide their hardware on the bottom of their wrist? The excess nylon strap can be tucked right back underneath the loop closest to the watch case.
The single pass is a hybrid that optimizes the benefits of the G10 strap with a two-piece. The main benefit of a single pass vs. a two piece strap is that if the spring bar on your watch case lug fails, the watch will stay fixed to your wrist because the strap won't fail. Because it's only one layer of strap it provides the security of a G10 but sits closer to your wrist.
Specifications:
The beauty of ballistic nylon is that it's self sealing. You can trim off the tail if it's too long and use some gentle heat via lighter or stove burner to reseal the cut edge and prevent fraying.
Care: We recommend placing in a mesh bag and washing in cold water. Hang or lay flat to dry. DO NOT put in the dryer.
This strap will endure constant abuse and anything you throw at it for years to come and along the away it'll acquire a unique personality based on how and where you rock it.
Did you know? DuPont originally designed ballistic nylon during World War 2 to provide lightweight defense for pilots’ and airmen flak jackets to protect against metal shards or debris from inbound munitions. The researchers developed an exceptionally tight weave, typically basket pattern in 2×2. The thread pattern produces durable construction and limited stretch in all directions.
These are the most comfortable straps ever.
They're breathable and quick dry.
They microadjust with your wrist throughout the day, and throughout your adventures.
Originally created by paratroopers who salvaged used parachute hardware and straps to replace worn-out standard issue straps.
We upgraded the hardware to exclusive custom-designed titanium and modified the design for least bulk and simplest installation.
Why Choose Paratrooper Watch Straps?
Specifications:
Care: We recommend placing in a mesh bag and washing in cold water. Hang or lay flat to dry. DO NOT put in the dryer.
Our exclusive Extremalon (EXTRM) straps are similar to Hypalon, but less rubbery and more matte, with a fine-knurled surface texture — with the same durability, stretch resistance, and flexibility.
I discovered this material when I went in search of a replacement for our Navy Seal Zodiac reclaimed straps.
I don't like the bulk of conventional silicone/rubber straps because I prefer the flat clean feel.
We've added breathable ventilation thanks to the offset laser-fired perfs.
Easy to clean, dries quickly, takes a beating and laughs, sewn with abrasion-resistant thread.
Specifications:
Care: We recommend placing in a mesh bag and washing in cold water. Hang or lay flat to dry. DO NOT put in the dryer.
I.E. if this strap ever fails you have more serious problems.
We're excited to offer these reversed Cordovan straps, equipped with our exclusive titanium hardware design.
This Color 8 reverse side offers all the rugged durability and stretch-resistant-yet-supple nature of Cordovan, with an added unique character to each strap that will patina much more noticeably as you wear it in.
What makes Cordovan so rugged is that it isn't the hide (outer layer). Cordovan is actually from the fibrous flat muscle layer underneath, which is also more waterproof.
This all adds up to a much longer-lasting strap.
Horween marks their Cordovan leather hides with a black stamp. Very few straps bear the maker's mark optimally placed to add a bit of character.
We've hand selected the best of these and designated them in a special batch called Horween Mark.
*** Please note: Due to the very unique character of each strap and different ink splashes or drips or marks, we know you will enjoy the distinctly one-of-a-kind strap, so we can't guarantee how each one turns out and that's the beauty of these straps. ***
Specifications:
Care: We recommend a good leather cleaner and conditioner.
Interesting fact: When Cordovan leather was initially developed, it quickly gained a reputation for its exceptional durability and strength. As a result, Cordovan became a prized material for military equipment, particularly for armour breastplates and shields in the 16-17th century.