Vintage French Ammo Watch band, thickness 3-4 mm, made of ammo pouch dates back to 1950th-1960th 19x16mm, 20x16mm, 21x18mm, 22x18mm, 23x20mm, 24x20mm.
This is our most totally unique and limited edition watch strap made of the French ammunition pouch! These are made from an ultra unique and extremely rare ammo pouch that dates back to 1900th. The pouches were most likely used in the French Foreign Legion, as the design is very similar to the pouches used in Algeria in 1950th-1960th by French legion (see an image in the product photos). At least, we know it is from that era.
Most were made around the 1950s to 1960s they will last a lifetime, even through the toughest of conditions.
We keep the construction very simple with 1 piece of vintage leather and your buckle of choice. We process the ammo leather with oils to make it smoother and last longer without breaking. Please, note that the leather is over 50 years old and has signs of using it in the army purposes. Each strap is unique and the marks as well as strap color shadows might differ from the product images.
Width: 19x16mm, 20x16mm, 21x18mm, 22x18mm, 23x20mm, 24x20mm.
Length:
xs 105-65 mm
small 110/70 mm
medium 120/80 mm
large 135/80 mm
custom (comment pls)
Free custom color stitching.
Every leather piece is unique and might differ from the image. It is totally unique watch band and you will never meet the other the same watchband. Images are from the made to order watch bands, each is unique and is hard to repeat since all leather pieces are different in tone.
We need 5-10 business days to get the ammo watch band ready (due to extra oil processing).
NB! Ammo straps are made of real vintage leather from 1900th-1980th. The leather might get dry and requires special leather care balm to avoid drying and breaking. The leather balms also increase longevity of the leather straps and make them softer. We have tested and highly recommend applying small amount of natural Smith’s Balm (made of organic cocoa butter, beeswax and 100% pure sweet almond oil) weekly to the valuable Ammo watch band. Product link https://finwatchstraps.com/collections/watch-bands-leather-care/products/the-smiths-leather-care-balm-1-oz Please, read instructions carefully before applying.
CUSTOM BUCKLE: in case you need other than listed buckle installed to the watch strap, please, check our buckles choice and chose the one you like to be installed to the watch strap. Black, gold, brass, matte, rose gold and other buckle designs are available at extra charge here: https://finwatchstraps.com/collections/buckles-and-accessories.
CUSTOM DYED EDGES: edges can be dyed on request at any watch strap. We use professional edge dyeing paint from Italy and Japan. Over 50 colors are available. Link https://finwatchstraps.myshopify.com/products/edge-processing
QUICK-RELEASES: quick-release pins can be installed to your custom made watch strap at extra charge Quick-releases are not available for Ammo straps, 3,5-4 mm bull leather, stingray and shark watch straps due to leather qualities. Link for quick-release pins order: https://finwatchstraps.com/products/quick-release-with-spring-bars-for-easy-band-replacement
Do not hesitate to contact us in case of any questions finwatchstraps at gmail.com
Each strap is handcrafted and custom made to order. Please, measure carefully watch lugs and your wrist before placing your order. Contact us prior to order placing if needed. Once product is cut, we do not accept changes anymore. We do not accept returns and exchanges for custom made products. Thank you for understanding. Please, note, each product is unique and might slightly differ from the listed image (leather color, leather structure, etc). For product customization, check drop-down options below or contact us via email
Alcantara suede-like lining:
customize your watch strap with suede-like Alcantara lining, available in multiple colors. More information:
Suede-like MicroFiber Alcantaral ining for your watch strap
Notched watch strap (corner, centre and multi notched strap options) customisation service: https://finwatchstraps.com/products/notch-cut-centre-nothched-multi-notched-watch-strap-customisations
PLANNING TO USE OWN BUCKLE? REMEMBER TO CUSTOMIZE STRAP HOLES
Default watch strap buckle holes are 2 mm in diameter.
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