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1973 British Military Cyclone Sailcloth Watch Strap - Pirate Black

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Built for salt spray, storm decks, and everyday adventure, the 1973 British Military Cyclone Sailcloth Watch Strap brings back one of our most requested strap styles, now re-engineered using the same proven PVC sailcloth materialfound in our Mayday collection.

Designed for life in and around the water, Cyclone combines the rugged look of traditional sailcloth with the flexibility and waterproof confidence of modern performance materials. The result is a strap that feels supple on the wrist, dries quickly after use, and stands up to harsh outdoor conditions without compromise.

Every detail is built for reliability. The strap features stitched reinforced hardware points, painted sealed edges, and a fully waterproof PVC-lined construction for long-term durability and comfort. Sandblasted stainless steel hardware and the deep-etched “ZD 1973” buckle complete the tool-ready look.

Whether you're diving offshore, hiking coastal trails, travelling light, or wearing your favourite tool watch every day, Cyclone is built to keep going.

Tested to withstand:

  • 15kg pull-force testing
  • 3,000 twist cycles under load
  • 1,000 flex cycles with weighted stress testing

Adventure-ready. Water-ready. Built to last.

Key Features:

  • Fully waterproof PVC sailcloth construction
  • Flexible rubber-like comfort on the wrist
  • Quick-drying and saltwater resistant
  • Reinforced stitched hardware sections
  • Painted and sealed edges for durability
  • Sandblasted stainless steel hardware
  • Deep-etched “ZD 1973” buckle
  • Sailcloth texture with waterproof performance
  • 15 adjustment holes with 7mm spacing
  • Fits wrists approximately 160mm–260mm
  • Available in 20mm and 22mm widths

Specifications

Clasp Material
The clasp is an essential component of the watch strap as it ensures that the watch stays in place and provides a comfortable fit. We don't use any cheap materials for our clasps and buckles, we use premium stainless steel which is highly durable, extermly strong and corrosion-resistant.
Stainless Steel
Clasp Tongue Width

The tongue width of a buckle on a watch strap refers to the measurement of the narrow part of the buckle that fits through the holes on the watch strap to secure it around your wrist (J).

2mm
Clasp Type

There are several different styles buckles available, the most common type of watch strap buckle is a pin (tang) buckle. It features a traditional tang and pin system, where the tongue of the buckle is inserted through the holes on the strap, and a pin holds it in place.

Pin Buckle
Strap Fastened Max Length

The maximum fastened length refers to the longest adjustable length of the watch strap. Please note you will need to allow for the watch case if you are determining your wrist size for a watch strap.

260mm
Strap Fastened Min Length

The minimum fastened length refers to the shortest adjustable length of the watch strap. Please note you will need to allow for the watch case if you are determining your wrist size for a watch strap.

160mm
Strap Length

The length of a watch strap is an important consideration to ensure that it fits comfortably around your wrist. For our range typically the long strap length is around 120-130mm, and the short strap length is around 70-80mm and designed to fit average wrist sizes.

300mm
Strap Material

When selecting a replacement watch strap, here are some factors when considering the material: comfort, style, durability, water resistance, skin sensitivity, suitability for daily use, exercise and adaptability to different weather conditions.
Sailcloth
Strap Style Sailcloth
Strap Thickness

The watch strap thickness refers to the measurement of the strap's height or thickness. It is the distance between the top surface (the side facing away from your wrist) and the bottom surface (the side in contact with your wrist) of the strap. The thickness of a watch strap is an important factor to consider as it can affect the overall comfort, aesthetics, and compatibility of the watch with your wrist.

1.6mm

Delivery & Returns

We ship internationally all over the world. Please see below for the shipping information for your country.

Hassle free returns within 30 days from purchase. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions page for more information

Domestic Zone 1

All domestic shipments include UK VAT charged at the current rate.

Standard Tracked - We use Royal Mail Tracked 48 for our standard delivery.

Express Tracked - We normally use Royal Mail Tracked 24 or Special Delivery, however, depending on your location we may use DPD, DHL or UPS as an alternative.

Tracked

Express Tracked

Country

Under £20.00

Over £20.00

Days

Under £100.00

Over £100.00

Days

United Kingdom

£4.99

Free

2-5

£9.99

Free

1-2

Domestic Zone 2

Please note that customers may have to pay additional tax and duty for orders delivered.

Standard Tracked - We use Royal Mail First Class for our standard delivery.

Express Tracked - We normally use Royal Mail Tracked 24 or Special Delivery, however, depending on your location we may use DPD, DHL or UPS as an alternative.

Tracked

Express Tracked

Country

Up To £50.00

Days

Under £200.00

Over £200.00

Days

Guernsey

£4.99

3-7

£9.99

Free

1-2

Isle of Man

£4.99

3-7

£9.99

Free

1-2

Jersey

£4.99

3-7

£9.99

Free

1-2

Europe Zone 1

Express Tracked- We use FedEx, DHLor UPSDelivery Duty Paid (DDP)for our tracked express delivery.

Economy

Tracked

Express Tracked

Country

Days

Days

Days

Belgium

Free*

7-20

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

Denmark

-

-

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

Estonia

-

-

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

Finland

-

-

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

France

Free*

7-20

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

Germany

Free*

7-20

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

Ireland

-

-

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

Italy

Free*

7-20

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

Luxembourg

-

-

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

Netherlands

Free*

7-20

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

Portugal

-

-

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

Spain

Free*

7-20

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

Sweden

-

-

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

*Available for order values over €25.00

Europe Zone 2

Express Tracked- We use DHLor UPSDelivery Duty Paid (DDP)for our express delivery.

Tracked

Express Tracked

Country

$

Days

$

Days

Austria

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

Bulgaria

-

-

€24.99

1-3

Croatia

-

-

€24.99

1-3

Cyprus

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

Czechia

-

-

€24.99

1-3

Gibraltar

-

-

€24.99

1-3

Greece

-

-

€24.99

1-3

Hungary

-

-

€24.99

1-3

Latvia

-

-

€24.99

1-3

Lithuania

-

-

€24.99

1-3

Malta

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

Monaco

-

-

€24.99

1-3

Poland

-

-

€24.99

1-3

Romania

-

-

€24.99

1-3

Slovakia

-

-

€24.99

1-3

Slovenia

-

-

€24.99

1-3

Europe Zone 3

Express Tracked- We use DHLor UPSDelivery Duty Paid (DDP)for our express delivery.

Tracked

Express Tracked

Country

Days

Days

Norway

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

Switzerland

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

International Zone 1

Standard Tracked - We use UK Royal Mail Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), which is passed onto your local postal service for the final part of the delivery.
*Not available for Alaska, American Samoa, Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Marshall Island, Palau, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands.

Express Tracked - We use DHL or UPS Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) for our express delivery.
*Not available for Armed Forces Americas, Armed Forces Europe, Armed Forces Pacific.

Tracked

Express Tracked

Country

$

Days

$

Days

United States

$12.99

5-15

$39.99

5-7

International Zone 2

Standard Tracked - We use UK Royal Mail or DPD, which is passed onto your local postal service for the final part of the delivery, all shipments are sent with any import taxes and duties paid.

Express Tracked - We use DHL or UPS Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) for our express delivery.

Tracked

Express Tracked

Country

£

Days

£

Days

Australia

£5.99

10-20

£19.99

3-4

Canada

£9.99

7-10

£24.99

1-3

International Zone 3

Express TrackedTracked - We use DHLor UPSDelivery Duty Paid (DDP)for our express delivery.

Tracked

Express Tracked

Country

£

Days

£

Days

Argentina

-

-

-

-

Bahrain

-

-

£39.99

2-11

Brazil

-

-

-

-

Chile

-

-

-

-

China

-

-

-

-

Hong Kong

£6.99

7-10

£24.99

3-4

Iceland

£6.99

7-10

£24.99

1-3

India

-

-

-

-

Indonesia

-

-

£39.99

2-11

Israel

-

-

-

-

Japan

£6.99

7-10

£24.99

1-3

Jordan

-

-

-

-

Kuwait

-

-

£39.99

2-11

Macao Sar

-

-

-

-

Malaysia

-

-

£39.99

2-11

New Zealand

-

-

£24.99

3-4

Qatar

-

-

£39.99

2-11

Philippines

-

-

£39.99

2-11

Saudi Arabia

-

-

£39.99

2-11

Singapore

£6.99

7-10

£24.99

3-4

South Korea

£6.99

7-10

£24.99

1-3

South Africa

-

-

£39.99

2-11

Sri Lanka

-

-

-

-

Taiwan

£6.99

7-10

£24.99

1-3

United Arab Emirates

-

-

£39.99

2-11

International Zone Rest of World

Express- We use DHLor UPSDelivery Duty Paid (DDP)for our express delivery.

Express Tracked

Country

£

Days

Rest of the World*

£39.99

2-11

*We’d love to ship everywhere, but there are a few exceptions. See the list below for the countries we’re unable to deliver to.

Europe: Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Russia, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine, Vatican City

Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam

North America: Mexico

Central America: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama

South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela

Africa: All African countries except South Africa

Oceania: Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and other Pacific islands

Description

Built for salt spray, storm decks, and everyday adventure, the 1973 British Military Cyclone Sailcloth Watch Strap brings back one of our most requested strap styles, now re-engineered using the same proven PVC sailcloth materialfound in our Mayday collection.

Designed for life in and around the water, Cyclone combines the rugged look of traditional sailcloth with the flexibility and waterproof confidence of modern performance materials. The result is a strap that feels supple on the wrist, dries quickly after use, and stands up to harsh outdoor conditions without compromise.

Every detail is built for reliability. The strap features stitched reinforced hardware points, painted sealed edges, and a fully waterproof PVC-lined construction for long-term durability and comfort. Sandblasted stainless steel hardware and the deep-etched “ZD 1973” buckle complete the tool-ready look.

Whether you're diving offshore, hiking coastal trails, travelling light, or wearing your favourite tool watch every day, Cyclone is built to keep going.

Tested to withstand:

  • 15kg pull-force testing
  • 3,000 twist cycles under load
  • 1,000 flex cycles with weighted stress testing

Adventure-ready. Water-ready. Built to last.

Key Features:

  • Fully waterproof PVC sailcloth construction
  • Flexible rubber-like comfort on the wrist
  • Quick-drying and saltwater resistant
  • Reinforced stitched hardware sections
  • Painted and sealed edges for durability
  • Sandblasted stainless steel hardware
  • Deep-etched “ZD 1973” buckle
  • Sailcloth texture with waterproof performance
  • 15 adjustment holes with 7mm spacing
  • Fits wrists approximately 160mm–260mm
  • Available in 20mm and 22mm widths
Specifications

Specifications

Clasp Material
The clasp is an essential component of the watch strap as it ensures that the watch stays in place and provides a comfortable fit. We don't use any cheap materials for our clasps and buckles, we use premium stainless steel which is highly durable, extermly strong and corrosion-resistant.
Stainless Steel
Clasp Tongue Width

The tongue width of a buckle on a watch strap refers to the measurement of the narrow part of the buckle that fits through the holes on the watch strap to secure it around your wrist (J).

2mm
Clasp Type

There are several different styles buckles available, the most common type of watch strap buckle is a pin (tang) buckle. It features a traditional tang and pin system, where the tongue of the buckle is inserted through the holes on the strap, and a pin holds it in place.

Pin Buckle
Strap Fastened Max Length

The maximum fastened length refers to the longest adjustable length of the watch strap. Please note you will need to allow for the watch case if you are determining your wrist size for a watch strap.

260mm
Strap Fastened Min Length

The minimum fastened length refers to the shortest adjustable length of the watch strap. Please note you will need to allow for the watch case if you are determining your wrist size for a watch strap.

160mm
Strap Length

The length of a watch strap is an important consideration to ensure that it fits comfortably around your wrist. For our range typically the long strap length is around 120-130mm, and the short strap length is around 70-80mm and designed to fit average wrist sizes.

300mm
Strap Material

When selecting a replacement watch strap, here are some factors when considering the material: comfort, style, durability, water resistance, skin sensitivity, suitability for daily use, exercise and adaptability to different weather conditions.
Sailcloth
Strap Style Sailcloth
Strap Thickness

The watch strap thickness refers to the measurement of the strap's height or thickness. It is the distance between the top surface (the side facing away from your wrist) and the bottom surface (the side in contact with your wrist) of the strap. The thickness of a watch strap is an important factor to consider as it can affect the overall comfort, aesthetics, and compatibility of the watch with your wrist.

1.6mm
Product Reviews
Strap Care
Delivery & Returns

Delivery & Returns

We ship internationally all over the world. Please see below for the shipping information for your country.

Hassle free returns within 30 days from purchase. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions page for more information

Domestic Zone 1

All domestic shipments include UK VAT charged at the current rate.

Standard Tracked - We use Royal Mail Tracked 48 for our standard delivery.

Express Tracked - We normally use Royal Mail Tracked 24 or Special Delivery, however, depending on your location we may use DPD, DHL or UPS as an alternative.

Tracked

Express Tracked

Country

Under £20.00

Over £20.00

Days

Under £100.00

Over £100.00

Days

United Kingdom

£4.99

Free

2-5

£9.99

Free

1-2

Domestic Zone 2

Please note that customers may have to pay additional tax and duty for orders delivered.

Standard Tracked - We use Royal Mail First Class for our standard delivery.

Express Tracked - We normally use Royal Mail Tracked 24 or Special Delivery, however, depending on your location we may use DPD, DHL or UPS as an alternative.

Tracked

Express Tracked

Country

Up To £50.00

Days

Under £200.00

Over £200.00

Days

Guernsey

£4.99

3-7

£9.99

Free

1-2

Isle of Man

£4.99

3-7

£9.99

Free

1-2

Jersey

£4.99

3-7

£9.99

Free

1-2

Europe Zone 1

Express Tracked- We use FedEx, DHLor UPSDelivery Duty Paid (DDP)for our tracked express delivery.

Economy

Tracked

Express Tracked

Country

Days

Days

Days

Belgium

Free*

7-20

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

Denmark

-

-

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

Estonia

-

-

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

Finland

-

-

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

France

Free*

7-20

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

Germany

Free*

7-20

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

Ireland

-

-

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

Italy

Free*

7-20

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

Luxembourg

-

-

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

Netherlands

Free*

7-20

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

Portugal

-

-

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

Spain

Free*

7-20

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

Sweden

-

-

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

*Available for order values over €25.00

Europe Zone 2

Express Tracked- We use DHLor UPSDelivery Duty Paid (DDP)for our express delivery.

Tracked

Express Tracked

Country

$

Days

$

Days

Austria

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

Bulgaria

-

-

€24.99

1-3

Croatia

-

-

€24.99

1-3

Cyprus

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

Czechia

-

-

€24.99

1-3

Gibraltar

-

-

€24.99

1-3

Greece

-

-

€24.99

1-3

Hungary

-

-

€24.99

1-3

Latvia

-

-

€24.99

1-3

Lithuania

-

-

€24.99

1-3

Malta

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

Monaco

-

-

€24.99

1-3

Poland

-

-

€24.99

1-3

Romania

-

-

€24.99

1-3

Slovakia

-

-

€24.99

1-3

Slovenia

-

-

€24.99

1-3

Europe Zone 3

Express Tracked- We use DHLor UPSDelivery Duty Paid (DDP)for our express delivery.

Tracked

Express Tracked

Country

Days

Days

Norway

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

Switzerland

€5.99

7-10

€24.99

1-3

International Zone 1

Standard Tracked - We use UK Royal Mail Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), which is passed onto your local postal service for the final part of the delivery.
*Not available for Alaska, American Samoa, Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Marshall Island, Palau, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands.

Express Tracked - We use DHL or UPS Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) for our express delivery.
*Not available for Armed Forces Americas, Armed Forces Europe, Armed Forces Pacific.

Tracked

Express Tracked

Country

$

Days

$

Days

United States

$12.99

5-15

$39.99

5-7

International Zone 2

Standard Tracked - We use UK Royal Mail or DPD, which is passed onto your local postal service for the final part of the delivery, all shipments are sent with any import taxes and duties paid.

Express Tracked - We use DHL or UPS Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) for our express delivery.

Tracked

Express Tracked

Country

£

Days

£

Days

Australia

£5.99

10-20

£19.99

3-4

Canada

£9.99

7-10

£24.99

1-3

International Zone 3

Express TrackedTracked - We use DHLor UPSDelivery Duty Paid (DDP)for our express delivery.

Tracked

Express Tracked

Country

£

Days

£

Days

Argentina

-

-

-

-

Bahrain

-

-

£39.99

2-11

Brazil

-

-

-

-

Chile

-

-

-

-

China

-

-

-

-

Hong Kong

£6.99

7-10

£24.99

3-4

Iceland

£6.99

7-10

£24.99

1-3

India

-

-

-

-

Indonesia

-

-

£39.99

2-11

Israel

-

-

-

-

Japan

£6.99

7-10

£24.99

1-3

Jordan

-

-

-

-

Kuwait

-

-

£39.99

2-11

Macao Sar

-

-

-

-

Malaysia

-

-

£39.99

2-11

New Zealand

-

-

£24.99

3-4

Qatar

-

-

£39.99

2-11

Philippines

-

-

£39.99

2-11

Saudi Arabia

-

-

£39.99

2-11

Singapore

£6.99

7-10

£24.99

3-4

South Korea

£6.99

7-10

£24.99

1-3

South Africa

-

-

£39.99

2-11

Sri Lanka

-

-

-

-

Taiwan

£6.99

7-10

£24.99

1-3

United Arab Emirates

-

-

£39.99

2-11

International Zone Rest of World

Express- We use DHLor UPSDelivery Duty Paid (DDP)for our express delivery.

Express Tracked

Country

£

Days

Rest of the World*

£39.99

2-11

*We’d love to ship everywhere, but there are a few exceptions. See the list below for the countries we’re unable to deliver to.

Europe: Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Russia, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine, Vatican City

Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam

North America: Mexico

Central America: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama

South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela

Africa: All African countries except South Africa

Oceania: Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and other Pacific islands