HISTORY OF THE TROPIC strap

The birth of the Tropic strap is obviously linked to the development of diving watches. A waterproof case, waterproof strap , and not all of us are fans of steel bracelets, which are heavier and not always very pleasant. At the very beginning of the 1960s, a company got down to the task and created this legendary design with the very particular patterns of the 4 crossed strands.

A vulcanized natural rubber diving strap , let me explain: if natural rubber is not mixed with sulfur before being heated, it becomes brittle by cold weather, sticky and foul smelling in hot weather, ptherefore ideal.

“Vulcanized” rubber, on the contrary, ensures endurance against cracking, stretching, attraction of dust and is resistant to UV and sea water. A hydrophobic strap ideal for diving which very quickly equipped the first great legendary divers of the time. Rolex Submariner, Blancpain Fifty Fathoms and Jaeger LeCoultre Polaris, to the other LIP Nautic Ski.Many of you will certainly ask yourself the question about the price that these vintage Tropics can reach, here is the answer: for questions of cost and flexibility.

DESCRIPTION

Model proposed in this advertisement, 18 mm wide at the level of the watch and 16 mm at the level of the buckle.

This black strap , type tropic, measures 18 mm between the lugs of the watch and 16 mm at the level of the buckle. The part of the strap on the "holes" side is 12 cm long in total and the other part is 7.2 cm without the buckle.
Intended for all types of wrist and adjusts easily thanks to the holes in the strap and its buckle. You can adapt a folding buckle, I offer 3 colors (yellow gold, rose gold and shiny polished silver steel), do not hesitate to send me your questions by sending a message to ocoeurdutemps at orange.fr, I remains at your disposal.

I took several photos with different luminosity, different backgrounds, so that you have an idea of ​​the tint and shades depending on the light. It is indeed the same strap on all the photos.

"Interchangeable" pump axles (bars easily removable by hand) are provided, they will be very practical for replacing the strap quickly.

WARNING !!!!! The watches that you can see in the photos are made to present the strap , to put it "in condition", they are not sold with the strap . I invite you to measure the width of your strap at the level of the watch before ordering.

CONDITIONS OF SALE

PayPal : I seeus offers the option to pay by PayPal, please contact me (send me a message) for all your questions

Payment will be made Where by Paypal (Visa card, Mastercard), Where Where by bank check (to the order of Eric Baldin). Also note, for new ebayers, the objects will be sent only after the collection of their payment, no cash on delivery possible, thank you for your understanding.

If you want other information or photos, do not hesitate to contact me every day:

Eric BALDIN “Ô Cœur du Temps…” (by message ask me on ocoeurdutemps at orange.fr OR my telephone number 0675 863750).

The birth of the Tropic strap is obviously linked to the development of diving watches. A waterproof case, waterproof strap , and not all of us are fans of steel bracelets, which are heavier and not always very pleasant. At the very beginning of the 1960s, a company got down to the task and created this legendary design with the very particular patterns of the 4 crossed strands. “Vulcanized” rubber, on the contrary, ensures endurance against cracking, stretching, attraction of dust and is resistant to UV and sea water. A hydrophobic strap ideal for diving which very quickly equipped the first great legendary divers of the time. Rolex Submariner, Blancpain Fifty Fathoms and Jaeger LeCoultre Polaris, to the other LIP Nautic Ski.Many of you will certainly ask yourself the question about the