Oxford Ranger Military Leather Watch Strap - Vintage Blue

The clasp is an essential component of the watch strap as it ensures that the watch stays in place and provides a comfortable fit. We don't use any cheap materials for our clasps and buckles, we use premium stainless steel which is highly durable, extermly strong and corrosion-resistant.

The tongue width of a buckle on a watch strap refers to the measurement of the narrow part of the buckle that fits through the holes on the watch strap to secure it around your wrist (J).

There are several different styles buckles available, the most common type of watch strap buckle is a pin (tang) buckle. It features a traditional tang and pin system, where the tongue of the buckle is inserted through the holes on the strap, and a pin holds it in place.

The maximum fastened length refers to the longest adjustable length of the watch strap. Please note you will need to allow for the watch case if you are determining your wrist size for a watch strap.

The minimum fastened length refers to the shortest adjustable length of the watch strap. Please note you will need to allow for the watch case if you are determining your wrist size for a watch strap.

The length of a watch strap is an important consideration to ensure that it fits comfortably around your wrist. For our range typically the long strap length is around 120-130mm, and the short strap length is around 70-80mm and designed to fit average wrist sizes.

When selecting a replacement watch strap, here are some factors when considering the material: comfort, style, durability, water resistance, skin sensitivity, suitability for daily use, exercise and adaptability to different weather conditions.

The watch strap thickness refers to the measurement of the strap's height or thickness. It is the distance between the top surface (the side facing away from your wrist) and the bottom surface (the side in contact with your wrist) of the strap. The thickness of a watch strap is an important factor to consider as it can affect the overall comfort, aesthetics, and compatibility of the watch with your wrist.

A watch strap taper refers to the gradual reduction in width from the lug end to the buckle end of the strap, not all watch straps have a taper.

For example, if a watch strap has a lug width of 20mm and a taper of 2mm, it means that the strap's width gradually reduces by 2mm at the buckle end, resulting in a final width of 18mm at the buckle, so would be refered to as 20mm/18mm.