Horween Strap---Rolex Submariner 1680 X Watch

With this hands-on photo report, we paired a classic Rolex Submariner along with a in your area made Horween leather strap, producing a distinctive aesthetic that's as handsome just like any Submariner having a steel bracelet.

Many people that purchase a Submariner, put on it using the incorporated steel bracelet, which isn't a bad factor, but when you would like something quite different - opt for an additional leather strap (or two) for when you wish a method that's more unique, in order to perfectly suit your outfit.

This Rolex Submariner (Ref. 1680) was created in 1978 featuring an authentic matte dial, with nicely patinated original markers and hands. There's very little to state that you simply most likely don't know: matte dial, pierced lugs, cyclops date (it was the first Submariner to feature a date), open 6s and 9s, Rolex trip-lock crown along with a boxy acrylic crystal.

The case of the Submariner is stainless steel, having a brushed and polished finish, even though you will find a couple of nicks, overall it doesn't have been over-polished, passing on that worn look that suits perfectly using the unlined Horween leather strap. Furthermore, the incomplete edges of the strap were practically designed for vintage dive watches, like the Submariner.

The Russet brown colored Model 2 Horween leather strap was created in Brooklyn through the men from worn&wound, using genuine Horween leather from Chicago, and it was happily produced in New Work City. Particularly, the Model 2 has both a leather keeper along with a metal keeper, passing on a hybrid appearance of a Nato without compromising the opportunity to dress up. 

The leather includes a supple feel into it, somewhat like Nappa leather. It's soft although not suede soft - the feel is a lot more rugged. From a technical perspective, it a matte finished, oiled Stampede Chromexcel leather. The strings are hand tied, inside a nice dark carbon/gray colored linen thread, leading to a great contrast.

Body of the strap feels safe and also the military styling is exclusive. As well as this is actually the same make of leather that almost almost every other strap company sells for north of $100. It's difficult to fail at $59.

Using the strap attached, the Rolex weighs in at 76.8 grams. Its dimensions are 40 mm across by 13.75 mm thick. The entire package is lightweight and incredibly comfortable, within sleeve or having a t-shirt. The Rolex Submariner is really a versatile watch that is one good reason it's so popular.