Exploring Sphaera’s Desk Diver: A Blend of Tradition and Innovation
When I was asked to review this watch recently, I had to admit I wasn’t aware of Sphaera as a brand. Sphaera has been running since only 2023 and is the first watch brand to...
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If you are a regular WatchGecko follower, then you’ll need no introduction to our military straps. Doubtless, you will have a fine collection which can fundamentally change the appearance of your watch. With so many contemporary designs and colours we sometimes lose sight of the humble origins of this type of strap; the strap which spawned the phenomenon – the cryptically titled A.F.0210. The A.F.0210. single pass canvas webbing strap which first appeared around 1944 and is now synonymous with British military equipment of World War 2. It is the archetypal military strap, and eventually evolved in the 1970s to the G1098 we know today.
To honour this history, ZULUDIVER has created a new collection of military colour canvas woven straps which we have titled Warrior. The new webbing was developed with inspiration from canvas fabric, and is a blend of polyester and pure cotton yarn. After extensive testing we found the perfect ratio of the materials to produce a robust fabric with a canvas look.
The WARRIOR range have all been named after famous military HQs and Academies.
Dartmouth
Britannia Royal Naval College, known as Dartmouth, is the Royal Navy Officer training establishment. It was founded in 1863 and boasts a ship's name – HMS Britannia – even though it is entirely shore-based. Our battleship great strap pays homage to the history of Dartmouth.
Clasp Finish | Brushed |
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Clasp Material | Stainless Steel |
Clasp Tongue Width | 1.9mm |
Clasp Type | Military Buckle |
Strap Brand | ZULUDIVER |
Strap Length | 275mm |
Strap Material | Canvas |
Strap Material Colour | Dartmouth |
Strap Material Finish | Woven |
Strap Material Type | Canvas |
Strap Stitching Colour | Grey |
Strap Style | British Military |
Strap Thickness | 1.6mm |
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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