Brand: BestFit Tropic
Vintage BestFit TROPIC STAR Watch Strap – 23218 – 18 mm – Brown – Swiss Made
SKU: BTSWS23218
Heuer, Zenith, Blancpain, Rolex, IWC, Omega and others – vintage ORIGINAL Swiss Tropic strap from the 1970s. Buy it now for only 100 CHF at watch-deals.com. Limited stock.
Vintage BestFit TROPIC STAR Watch Strap – 23218 – 18 mm – Brown – Swiss Made
CHF 100
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BestFit TROPIC STAR Watch Strap – 23218 – 18 mm – Brown – Swiss Made
Overview
The BestFit TROPIC STAR is a vintage Swiss-made natural rubber watch strap, originally produced from the mid-1960s to the late 1970s. This model, reference 23218, is a high-quality reproduction of the period-correct strap used on iconic scuba watches like the Rolex Submariner, Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, and Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox Deep Sea. The strap is marked 18 mm | TROPIC STAR | WATER PROOF | 23218 | MOD. DEP. | SWISS MADE. The included buckle is marked STAINLESS STEEL. This item is graded Excellent in our Condition Grading Scale below.
Specifications
The strap is made from brown natural rubber. It features slightly curved ends, measuring approximately 18 mm at the watch lugs and tapering to approximately 16 mm at the buckle. The short piece measures approximately 75 mm in length, and the long piece measures approximately 115 mm. This is a Swiss-made product, shipped directly from Switzerland.
Compatibility
This strap is designed to fit any watch with compatible 18 mm lugs. Its vintage design makes it a period-accurate accessory for many dive watch models from the 1960s and 1970s.
Notes
- The article is sold “AS IS”. Please read our Warranty Policy before purchasing.
- Any parts not explicitly mentioned in this description or not visible in the accompanying photographs are not included.
- Colors may appear slightly different across various screens and devices so we cannot guarantee an exact screen–to–reality color match.
This BestFit TROPIC STAR strap provides an authentic, direct replacement for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage dive watches.
Frequently Asked Questions
What watches is this TROPIC STAR strap compatible with?
This strap will fit any watch with 18 mm lugs. It is a period-correct accessory for vintage dive watches like the Rolex Submariner, Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, and Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox Deep Sea from the 1960s and 1970s.
What is the condition of this vintage strap?
The strap is graded Excellent in our Condition Grading Scale. It is a genuine vintage Swiss-made part from the 1970s.
What markings are on the strap and buckle?
The strap is marked: 18 mm | TROPIC STAR | WATER PROOF | 23218 | MOD. DEP. | SWISS MADE. The buckle is marked STAINLESS STEEL.
What are the exact dimensions of the strap?
The strap has slightly curved ends. It is approximately 18 mm wide at the lugs and tapers to approximately 16 mm at the buckle. The short piece is approximately 75 mm long, and the long piece is approximately 115 mm long.
What is included with this purchase?
The purchase includes the vintage brown TROPIC STAR rubber strap (reference 23218) and the marked stainless steel buckle. Any parts not mentioned in the description or shown in the photos are not included.
