Haveston IVA Series Skylab '73 Watch Strap | Holben's

Haveston IVA Series Skylab '73 Watch Strap

$29.00

From Haveston, a company based in London, United Kingdom.
Skylab, the first US space station, launched in 1973 and operated for 24 weeks. It used preexisting and adapted Saturn V rocket sections from the Apollo era to achieve a stable orbital laboratory, and represented a conceptual springboard for further exploration.
Haveston's newest strap in the IVA series, inspired by retro '70s Skylab crew photos of orange Intra Vehicular Activity suits, is adjusted to overlap with the subsequent brighter pumpkin-colored suits (a similar tone is seen on the SK-1 Gagarin suit of 1961).
Deep orange nylon exterior with black hook/ loop lining and contrasting white mission patch icon and historical tribute markings.
Full-length webbing lining provides uniform structure and support.
High-grip rubber locking keeper ensures secure closure (spare also included).
One-piece configuration provides security in the event of spring bar failure.
Robust stainless steel bead blasted hoop buckle makes this strap a highly secure mission tool.
Shorter than traditional externally mounted EVA straps; engineered for enhanced functionality, comfort and aesthetics.
Utilitarian construction lends itself to a variety of lunar, pilot and dive tool watch styles.
Double layers along with hook-and-loop configuration create a higher side profile than other Haveston straps.
Watches with limited spring-bar-to-case clearance: install bars over strap, or consider curved bars. Do not force strap through bars. Doing so may compromise strap, bars or case.
1.6mm - 2.5mm thick.
290mm (11-3/8") long, excluding buckle.
Fits wrists 160mm - 210mm (6-3/8" - 8-1/4").
To determine size, measure the distance (in millimeters) between the lugs of your watch.
Includes one free pair of strong, seamless double-flange stainless steel spring bars.
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Unique AND awesome

Not all unique things are awesome, but thankfully this is both. Haven't seen a strap made like this before, and I'm glad it looks great and is also comfortable. Also, thank god, it doesn't have the "melted itchy stitching" feel that a lot of nylon straps have. Feel smooth against my skin. Will be getting it in the other colors soon!