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Richard Brown

About the Author: Richard Brown

About the Author: Richard Brown

I truly believe one of the best partners in exploration and adventure is a fine watch. Over 30 years of collecting, my fascination with the technical capabilities of both vintage and modern timepieces has never abated and it is a privilege to be able to share this passion through writing.

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The transformative power of the ZULUDIVER Seacroft Waffle Cloud Grey

by Richard Brown October 01, 2024

A new strap can transform a watch. It can make a watch more than the sum of its parts by restoring it to life or giving it unique characteristics. Here at ZULUDIVER, we create some of our straps with this in mind and choose textures and colours for maximum effect. Such is the case with the Seacroft Waffle FKM Rubber Diver in Cloud Grey. A strap conceived by the team from scratch to enhance steel tool watches.
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Announcing: ZULUDIVER and Avanti Jewellers Partnership

by Richard Brown December 18, 2023

Until now, the only place you could buy ZULUDIVER straps was on our website. However, if you are near Avanti Jewelers in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, and you can now pick up a new ZD strap, their trained staff will even fit it directly to your Superlative Chronometer.
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What Makes Sailcloth Watch Straps So Unique?

by Richard Brown November 06, 2023

Curious about sailcloth watch straps and what sets them apart? In this article, we'll dive into the fascinating world of sailcloth watch straps, exploring their construction, durability, and style.
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The New ZULUDIVER 1973 Space Bound Range

by Richard Brown July 27, 2023

Introducing the next phase of the ZULUDIVER 1973 "SPACE-BOUND" Strap Collection inspired by the Omega x Swatch Bioceramic MoonSwatch. 1973 British Military Watch Strap: SPACE-BOUND, Earth 2023 marks the 50th...
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Our latest strap collaboration. ZULUDIVER and Nite Watches join forces.

by Richard Brown February 03, 2023

If you watched the two part video we shot with Roger Green from Nite Watches you may have picked up on the passing reference made to a new collaboration. Truth...
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Citizen Promaster Tough ‘Ray Mears’ Strap Showcase

by Richard Brown December 21, 2022

In 2023 I am setting out on a quest to find the ultimate Field Watch. I plan to test drive some of the classics like the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical...
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Update report: ZULUDIVER Kingsand on a Rolex Explorer.

by Richard Brown December 15, 2022

Back in February 2022 I strapped the then new ZULUDIVER Curved End Rubber MKII strap to my Rolex Explorer II. A strap we collectively judged at the time to be a bit...
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The Ultimate Guide To Buying A Moonwatch Plus Our Top Strap Recommendations

by Richard Brown December 13, 2022

Omega Speedmaster, Bulova Lunar Pilot, and the Omega+Swatch MoonSwatch. There is a Moonwatch for every budget and an authentic Lunar strap to wear them all on.   From the 1960s to 2017 Omega had the...
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The New ZULUDIVER Warrior Straps

by Richard Brown November 29, 2022

If you are a regular ZULUDIVER follower, then you’ll need no introduction to these straps. Doubtless, you will have a fine collection which can fundamentally change the appearance of your...
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Introducing the Phalanx Tactical Packs

by Richard Brown October 18, 2022

  To mark our 2 year milestone since our first Phalanx prototypes went into  intensive testing, we are releasing the Phalanx Tactical Pack which includes the Phalanx watch itself on a Tropical Rubber...
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Introducing Don Russell – Explorer And Treasure Hunter Extraordinaire

by Richard Brown October 07, 2022

We’ve always enjoyed welcoming guest authors and reviewers to the WatchGecko Magazine and the ZULUDIVER Blog. Generally, these people are either very interested in their own right or have a...
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