Straps and bracelets for 16mm lugs: canvas, dark brown leather, the Bund, Perlon and the Bonklip bracelet. Read more
16mm strap guide
Which Praesidus watches take a 16mm strap
The 16mm width fits our smaller field watches, such as the Spec 2 Ameriquartz. Narrow straps keep a small case in proportion and sit close to the wrist, the way WWII service watches were worn. A 16mm strap also fits watches from other makers with the same lug width.
Choosing a material
Green canvas is the most period-correct option and the easiest for daily wear. Dark brown leather dresses the watch up and softens with use. The Bund strap adds a leather pad under the case, the Perlon adjusts to any wrist without holes, and the Bonklip bracelet gives a light, ventilated metal option.
16mm strap questions
Is 16mm too narrow for a man's wrist?
Not on a small case. On a watch with 16mm lugs, a wider strap will not fit; the narrow strap is what keeps the vintage proportions of the case.
How do I measure 16mm lugs?
Measure the inside gap between the lugs where the strap attaches, in millimeters, not the case diameter or buckle width. A 16mm gap takes a 16mm strap. Check strap length separately for your wrist; the lug width of every Praesidus watch is listed on its product page.
Do the 16mm straps come with spring bars?
Yes. Our 16mm straps come with spring bars.
Browse all watch straps and bracelets, or: 20mm, 22mm, NATO and nylon. Not sure of your lug width? It is listed on the product page of every Praesidus watch, see our field watches.