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Hirsch Boston Buffalo Leather Watch Strap - Black
Full grain buffalo calfskin with a hypoallergenic Softglove lining.
The Boston has the thick bombé padding and full-length stitching commonly seen on older pilot straps. The buffalo-grain leather has a slightly broken-in look from the start, with rounded edges and a broad pointed tip that suit vintage chronographs and brushed steel sports watches.
Material & feel
Boston is made from full grain buffalo calfskin with a semi-aniline finish that preserves the natural character of the hide while giving the surface even depth. The leather has a semi-matte look and a dense, structured feel rather than a soft drape.
Light padding adds body and definition on the wrist, tapering gradually for balance. Folded edges keep the profile clean, and the white stitching stands out crisply against the black. The Softglove lining is smooth, flexible, and comfortable against the skin.
Learn more in our Leather Watch Strap Guide.
Sizing & specs Length, taper, spring bars, buckle finish and more
Length:
Taper:
- 18mm lug / 16mm buckle
- 20mm lug / 18mm buckle
- 22mm lug / 20mm buckle
Popular watch pairings
20mm strap width fits:
- Hamilton Khaki Field
- Omega Seamaster Diver 300M
- Omega Speedmaster Professional
- Oris Big Crown Pointer Date 40mm
Wear & care
Can get wet, handles regular water exposure but will absorb moisture. Allow it to dry fully after use.
Clean with a soft, slightly damp cloth. If needed, rinse briefly under lukewarm water and allow to air dry fully. Avoid prolonged soaking, cleaners or conditioners.
About the brand
Hirsch is a family-owned Austrian watch strap manufacturer headquartered in Klagenfurt, with roots in leatherworking dating back to the 18th century. The company is widely recognized for combining traditional craftsmanship with technical innovation.
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.
- 5 stars: 53 (93%)
- 4 stars: 3 (5%)
- 3 stars: 1 (2%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
★★★★★
Great Quality Strap — Classic Look
Really happy with the Hirsch Boston Buffalo Leather strap. The leather feels high quality and substantial without being overly stiff, and it has a nice classic look that dresses up the watch without being too formal. The contrasting stitching is a great touch, and the black leather pairs well with just about any watch. It’s comfortable on the wrist and feels like it should hold up well over time. Definitely a noticeable upgrade over a standard factory strap. Would absolutely recommend.
I bought this Boston Gold Brown buffalo leather strap for my Bernhardt Officer’s watch. I had a black strap on it, but didn’t like the look. This gold brown strap is perfect. It’s high quality leather, soft from the start with no break-in period required. The quick release spring bars make it a snap to change straps. It’s a great strap, you’ll like it!
I don’t usually splurge on watch straps, but I recently bought a vintage watch and wanted something special to match it. The Hirsch Boston Gold Brown Genuine Buffalo Leather strap exceeded my expectations—it's gorgeous, incredibly comfortable, and the quality is miles above the aftermarket straps I usually buy.
I have a small wrist, so I was especially happy to find something this high-end that actually fits well. Shipping was fast (less than a week), and when I accidentally ordered the wrong size, customer service was quick, courteous, and updated my order right away. Great product, great experience—highly recommended.
The quality and beauty of this style of strap is perfect. I love it and it's very easy to install, l highly recommend this strap to all customers. A+++
After wearing my Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust (ref. 1603) for nearly 45 years on the stock Jubilee bracelet, I did something radical (for me, anyway): I swapped it for the Hirsch Boston strap in brown. While the Rolex always looked great with the standard bracelet, the Hirsch strap transforms the personality of the watch from a dress watch into something more casual and sporty. It's still recognizably Rolex but loses some of the baggage associated with this iconic design. A great combination and I'm already planning pairings with other Hirsch straps purchased through Holben's.
Durable and beautiful, this band replaced a metal on a new team watch. Not only is it classy, but comfortable.
Love this strap and the fact that it comes in a shorter length. Perfect for a guy with smaller wrists!
I have 3 different watches with this strap. Can easily be used for casual to dress. The quick release spring bars make it so convenient for changing straps. A little pricey for some but you definitely get your money's worth. Makes my Long Island Watch Co. Islander model ISL 176 Port Jefferson really pop.
I love this watch band. I put it on my Hamilton Khaki Field Auto becuase the original manufacturer’s band felt a little stiff. What a difference! This leather is soft and very comfortable. And it looks great! Nice enough to use as a dress watch but not so formal that I can’t use it with jeans and a t shirt. Made my favorite watch even more enjoyable to wear. After a few weeks of use there is no sign of poor quality and the leather is getting a nice patina already. Highly recommend!
Such an amazing strap for the money. It didn't require breaking in. The finishing is top notch at this price(stitching, glueing, the buckle, etc). The texture is also really pleasant. The cream colored stitching matches my Khaki Murph perfectly. I took the shortest one, but i find it still a little too long for me. Overall I'm very satisfied and impressed by this strap!!
Excellent value. The strap feels like great quality. The color is a rich dark brown with a very pleasant texture. It has completely refreshed my Orient Sun&Moon.
This band is beautiful, and for someone with small wrists it fits well and looks great, Mickey never looked good 😊
As always Holben comes through with excellent products and efficient service. This black buffalo Hirsch strap looks great on my Tourby flieger watch. Hirsch bands are of top level quality.
Nice quality strap, 100% recommended.
I got the 18mm short version for my SNKL23, my wrist size is 6 and 3/4 inches
This is a nice, quality watch band. Very comfortable from the start, broke in very quickly. Loved that I could get it with a gold buckle to match my old 80s Seiko. This will be perfect when the weather turns cooler.
Threw on my $50 Ali-express watch very nice difference. Quality is great for $40 bucks, the tan is beautiful, stitching complements the tan color, nice buckle finish and leather broke in pretty fast.