BestFit TROPIC STAR OEM high quality natural rubber vintage watch strap from the 1960s-1970s.
The original TROPIC straps were made in Switzerland and distributed in the USA by the BestFit Company. From the mid 1960s until late 1970s, it was the official strap of the earliest Rolex Submariner, Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox Deep Sea, and many other vintage scuba watch models.
Blue rubber, Swiss Made, model reference 23218.
Ca. 18 mm at the watch lugs, ca. 16 mm at the buckle.
Short piece is ca. 75 mm, long piece is ca. 115 mm.
The strap is marked 18 mm | TROPIC STAR | WATER PROOF | 23218 | MOD. DEP. | SWISS MADE.
The buckle is marked STAINLESS STEEL.
Will fit any compatible watches with 18 mm at the watch lugs.
The article is for sale “AS IS” – any other parts, that are not either mentioned in the description or visible in the photos, are not included with this offer.
All the watch parts or watch accessories in our offers are genuine parts shipped directly from Switzerland.
Component · Watch straps
Across the five-grade scale, here is what each grade means specifically for watch straps. The cell highlighted in brass marks where this specimen sits.
MintA++Unworn, original buckle, leather supple, stitching perfect, no stains.
