Sports 295 Vintage Rubber Watch Strap - Capri Sea

Inspired by the Adventure Watches of the 1980s

Before smartwatches, adventurers relied on purpose-built instruments. Pilot watches, dive computers, depth gauges and multi-function sports watches all demanded equipment built for action.

The Sports 295 revives an iconic 1980s strap design from Italian strap specialist, bringing authentic sports-watch heritage together with modern comfort and durability.

Originally developed during the golden age of adventure watches, the distinctive aperture-window design became a defining feature of many sports and tool watches throughout the 1980s.

Today, the Sports 295 remains instantly recognisable among collectors while offering a unique alternative to traditional dive straps.

Manufactured in Italy from premium HNBR rubber (PFAS-Free), it delivers outstanding flexibility, comfort and durability whether you're heading for the coast, exploring new trails or simply enjoying everyday wear.

Vanilla-Scented Rubber

Like many traditional Italian rubber watch straps, the 295 is infused with a subtle vanilla fragrance during production.

The scent is designed to help neutralise the natural odour sometimes associated with rubber products and is a characteristic feature appreciated by many watch enthusiasts.

Fit & Compatibility

The Sports 295 is designed to suit a wide range of wrist sizes, offering excellent adjustability and all-day comfort.

Featuring nine adjustment holes spaced at 9mm intervals, the strap can be fastened from approximately 120mm to 190mm (measured with the strap fastened and excluding the watch head). This generous adjustment range makes it suitable for small, medium and larger wrists.

The strap measures 132mm on the long side and 77mm on the buckle side, providing a balanced fit across a broad range of wrist sizes.

With a 20mm lug width tapering to 16mm at the buckle, the Sports 295 maintains the distinctive proportions of the original design while ensuring a comfortable and secure fit on the wrist.

Currently available in 20mm lug width, the Sports 295 pairs perfectly with many vintage sports watches, dive watches, field watches and modern tool watches.

Compatible with Heavy-Duty Spring Bars

Built with tool watches in mind, the Sports 295 features generously sized spring bar holes that accommodate spring bars up to 2.5mm in diameter.

This makes the strap particularly well suited to dive watches and professional sports watches that use heavier-duty spring bars for increased security. Owners of popular Seiko dive watches and other robust tool watches can often reuse their original factory spring bars without modification.

The larger spring bar compatibility also provides added confidence during swimming, watersports and everyday adventure wear.