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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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To the ends of the earth with the ZULUDIVER Endurance strap

by Richard Brown August 10, 2022

The Endurance strap has been developed in six colours with each of those named after a part of the Earth which required a truly adventurous spirit to reach.

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Bulova’s only walk on the Moon - Celebrating the Apollo 15 51st anniversary

by Richard Brown August 01, 2022

02 August 1972 was a significant day in the history of our exploration of the Moon. Not only was it the third EVA for the crew of Apollo 15, but...
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My Experience With The Sailcloth Watch Strap

by Richard Brown June 14, 2022

I tested a prototype of the Gen1 ZD Sailcloth on a trip to The Far East. It was a revelation – quite possibly the best watch strap I had ever used.
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ZULUDIVER Shark Watch Strap

by Richard Brown June 10, 2022

Here is an introduction to our new range of Shark watch straps.

ZULUDIVER, as the name implies, has a strong heritage in the sub-aqua world. There are many wonders to explore under the ocean such as colourful coral reefs, unique wildlife and evocative shipwrecks.

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An Introduction To BOLDR Watches

by Richard Brown June 06, 2022

ZULUDIVER is excited to now offer Boldr watches on our site, including the popular Boldr Venture, Wayfarer and Freediver collections.
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Revisiting the ZULUDIVER Marine Nationale watch strap

by Richard Brown May 24, 2022

Marine Nationale straps are incredibly tough, and the large colour range is available only in subdued military tones with a distinctive single stripe – just like the original straps.
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The Original Sailcloth Typhoon Watch Strap

by Richard Brown May 24, 2022

The Typhoon represents years of advanced material evolution on the part of ZULUDIVER. 
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ZULUDIVER Single Pass Vintage Canvas Watch Strap

by Richard Brown May 20, 2022

The ZULUDIVER Canvas Strap is a faithful homage to its historical counterpart and comes in five weathered military earth colours which will suit any style of military or field watch
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