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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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Six months with a Crazy Horse Watch Strap

by Richard Brown May 12, 2022

From day one both the UK and Australian based Crazy Horses showed interesting blemishes, scuffs, and marks where the straps folded and fastened. These soon became part of the charm of ownership.
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The Names Behind Our HydraRib Straps Explained

by Richard Brown May 03, 2022

The latest creation from ZULUDIVER is the innovative HyrdaRib strap. Constructed from premium high-quality 100% polyamide yarn, using a core-spun method.
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Tycho – The Definitive Lunar Strap

by Richard Brown April 26, 2022

  The Tycho Crater is perhaps the most impressive landmark on the moon. Clearly visible with the naked eye, it appears in the South as an impact point surrounded by...
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AXIOM 1 – Spotting The X-33 On This Weekend's SpaceX Flight

by Richard Brown April 11, 2022

At ZULUDIVER we are keen followers of manned space flight, hence the development of our LUNAR Strap, so this weekend we were glued to NASA’s footage of another SpaceX launch. 

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Oris Is Helping Save the Carysfort Coral Reef With Its Last Limited Edition Aquis

by Richard Brown March 09, 2022

Oris has announced it will partner with the Coral Restoration Foundation’s (CRF) upcoming Raise the Reef gala. The event has been delayed nearly two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic,...
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The story behind our Lunar Strap names

by Richard Brown January 05, 2022

A look back at the exciting golden era of the US Space Program and the stories of early space exploration that inspired our lunar watch straps.
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The ZULUDIVER Lunar Watch Strap

by Richard Brown December 23, 2021

At ZULUDIVER we wanted to develop a highly authentic Moonwatch strap for some time and are delighted to announce that the ZULUDIVER LUNAR STRAP is now a reality. Inspired by the NASA watch straps worn by astronauts.
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Think you know military straps? Think again, as we test drive a Crazy Horse

by Richard Brown December 14, 2021

ZULUDIVER are putting the Crazy Horse watch straps to the test, giving you a full review and our impressions of the new signature leather watch strap.
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