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Bonetto Cinturini 298 Single-Pass Rubber Watch Strap - Black

Made in Italy from vulcanized NBR rubber. Waterproof, UV-resistant, and nonallergenic.

$45.00
Strap width:18mm
Ships same or next business day • Free U.S. shipping over $59 • Easy 60-day returns

Model 298 is a one-piece, single-pass rubber watch strap built around a simple, traditional layout. The strap threads behind the watch and secures with a buckle and floating keepers, with the excess length folded back and tucked in. The design stays clean and functional, with an untapered profile and no extra shaping.

Material & feel

Made from vulcanized NBR rubber, the strap has a firm but flexible feel. It bends easily and holds its shape through regular wear, with a matte surface that keeps the look straightforward. The single-pass construction adds a layer beneath the case, giving it a slightly more substantial presence than a two-piece strap.

Carries a light vanilla scent, typical of Italian-made vulcanized rubber.

Learn more in our Rubber Watch Strap Guide.

Sizing & specs Length, taper, spring bars, buckle finish and more
Length:
220mm
Measurements exclude the buckle.
Fits wrists:
6.25–8.5in

Taper:

  • 18mm lug / 18mm buckle
  • 20mm lug / 20mm buckle
Spring bars:
Standard (free pair included)
Buckle:
Polished stainless steel
Thickness:
1.7mm
Sheen:
Matte
Fit guidance

Bonetto Cinturini one-piece rubber straps use a fixed-length design with a pass-through construction that accommodates a wide range of wrist sizes. Excess strap length is folded back and secured rather than trimmed, allowing the fit to be adjusted without precise length selection. The flexible rubber construction conforms more easily than stiffer one-piece strap materials.

Popular watch pairings

20mm strap width fits:

Wear & care

Swim ready, suitable for swimming and regular water exposure.

Clean with lukewarm water and mild soap as needed. Rinse thoroughly and allow to air dry fully. Avoid solvents, abrasives and petroleum-based cleaners.

About the brand

Bonetto Cinturini is an Italian manufacturer with more than forty years of experience producing rubber watch straps for professional and everyday use. The brand specializes in straps made from vulcanized nitrile butadiene rubber, selected for its durability, flexibility, and resistance to seawater and UV exposure.

Bonetto Cinturini straps are widely used by watch manufacturers and enthusiasts who value long-term performance, comfort, and straightforward, functional design.

Shipping

Orders placed by 2:00pm PST on business days typically ship the same day.

Tracking is included with every order and emailed at shipment.

United States

  • USPS Ground Advantage: free on orders over $59, or $6.95 on orders up to $59. 3 to 6 business days.
  • USPS Priority Mail: $11.95. 2 to 4 business days.
  • USPS Priority Mail Express: $28.95. 1 to 3 business days.

International

  • USPS First Class International: $18.95. 10 to 21 business days.

For complete shipping details, see our Shipping Policy.

Returns & exchanges

Unused items may be returned or exchanged within 60 days of purchase. Please contact us before sending an exchange.

For full return details and instructions, see our Returns Policy.

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S. F.
Bonetto Cinturini's fabulous

Bonetto Cinturini's
Straps especially the NATO and single pass are my favorites. They are super thin, comfortable and dry instantly. If you are in the water much better than nylon NATO because they take forever to dry out. Not Bonetto Cinturini's, automatic.

Highly recommend

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d.p.
Perfect match for CWC SBS

Great strap in both function and style for the CWC SBS. Provides the authentic look with the black hardware. The vanilla scent is always a plus.

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Simon
Good seller with fast dispatch.

I bought a Bonetto Cinturini rubber strap which is great quality. Dispatched quickly, USPS shipping took about 2 weeks for delivery to New Zealand.

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Duarte D.M.
Excellent customer service

Having received only one of the two items ordered, the owner asked no questions and promptly re-sent the missing aforementioned item, as it is, the rubber strap seen above.
Will definitely be ordering from this website again, the product and packaging was also top notch.
Highly recommended !

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S.S.
Excellent straps and service!

This is my second Bonetto Cinturini rubber strap that I’ve purchased from Holben’s. The straps are a great high quality rubber and Holben’s and great service and fast shipping!

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f**4

Excellent quality. Fast shipping and great communication. I recommend both the rubber band and the seller. A+++

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SDD
Satisfied customer

Product is excellent. Specifically the seller was amazing. The item arrived way earlier than expected and in great packaging. Thanks again.

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Anthony
Good quality but too thick.

Too thick.

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Ranier D.

Bonetto Cinturini bands are the best rubber straps around. Won't irritate your skin like some other cheap rubber, it's pliable even in the cold and it smells great but not overpowering.

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Lance M.J.
Bonetto #1!!!

Bonetto is top of the line as far as rubber straps go. I have several Bonettos in different styles/sizes. I had to return this one though because it was too thick to fit the fixed bars on my CWC watch.

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Håkon B.
Modern NATO

This strap really lived up to my expectations. The look is modern, but it still keeps the military tradition of NATO/RAF-straps alive. Great look and very confortable, just don't wear it to tight (unless you want the clasp to fret into your wrist).

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Peter C.H.
Five Stars

It feels very solid and the smell is superb!
The feel on the skin is really smooth, I hope it will last some time!

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Amazon C.
It does indeed smell like vanilla and it's comfortable

I couldn't find a plain black Marathon single piece vulcanized rubber strap on Amazon, so I bought this one. It does indeed smell like vanilla and it's comfortable. I use this strap on my Marathon GSAR.

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Jason L.

Hello,

I've read this strap, the 298, was too thick for some watches. Does anyone have this on a Seiko SKX. I specifically have the 38mm SKX013. Thank you, Jason

Holben's Fine Watch Bands

I can't confirm if it will work with your Seiko model, but the 298 is 1.7mm thick so perhaps you could test another strap (i.e., NATO, Perlon) that's similar in thickness to see if it would work.

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