
Ones to Watch: Independent French Watchmakers
For the past decade or so, France has been quietly making its way back onto the horological map. The scene here is shaped by new, small, and revived historical brands. While the watches aren’t always...
Selected Colour: Burgundy
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The Boutsen Racing watch strap is handmade from calf leather tanned with higher amounts of oil. This gives this leather strap an aged and earthy look that stands out from more traditional calf watch straps. The patina of the leather pairs beautifully with a vintage timepiece or racing-style chronograph, feeling luxuriously soft even when first worn.
Each Boutsen Racing leather watch strap is a unique and timeless piece that has been meticulously crafted by hand at a family-run workshop in Oostende, Belgium. Their experienced craftsmen dedicate a great deal of time to creating each watch strap, never compromising on quality and always striving to offer the best possible leathers.
To learn more about the craftsmanship behind this strap, click here.
The strap takes on an iconic racing-style design, with a handstitched edge which has been expertly executed using contrasting thread and hand-painted with a colour stain to match the leather. This watch strap is available in several lug widths, and features a robust stainless-steel buckle with a high polished finish.
Strap Taper
Lug Width | 18mm | 19mm | 20mm | 22mm |
Buckle Size | 16mm | 16mm | 18mm | 20mm |
Clasp Material | Stainless Steel |
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Clasp Tongue Width | 1.9mm |
Clasp Type | Pin Buckle |
Number of Watches | Handmade |
Strap Brand | WatchGecko |
Strap Edge Finish | Cut edge and sealed with colour stain |
Strap Length | 115 / 75mm |
Strap Lining Material | Leather Calf |
Strap Material | Leather |
Strap Material Colour | Burgundy |
Strap Material Finish | Natural |
Strap Material Type | Calf Leather |
Strap Padding Style | Flat |
Strap Stitching Colour | Ivory |
Strap Style | Flat Racing |
Strap Thickness | 2.8mm |
Size Guide
The ‘lug width’ is simply the internal width measured between the lugs (where the watch strap fits) of the watch.
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