Rolex leather strap: a watch with a classic look
While it doesn't usually get the attention it deserves, a watch strap is an important part of a watch. It's as important as the central part of the timepiece. Rolex offers some of the most recognizable watch straps of any fine watch brand. That said, this trademark doesn't mean that variety isn't on the menu. For example, Rolexes with leather straps are a lesser-known variation.
Rolex leather bracelet: for a more original and casual style
Bracelets and closure systems are an integral part of the pleasure of wearing a Rolex watch. Their ergonomics have been expertly developed. Rolex designers also pay particular attention to their robustness and durability. Function and form : this is the leitmotif of the house.
While most Rolex watch bracelets are made of metal, the crown mark sometimes uses leather in its creations. This is in fact a tradition that the house continues in the 21st century.
Leather straps of Rolex watches
The Swiss luxury watch giant offers some of its models with leather straps. In fact, the first models were Rolex watches with leather straps! If you are a fan of vintage timepieces and you acquire such a piece, there is a good chance that it has such a strap. This is particularly the case for the Old Rolex Oyster , with leather strap.
It was only later that the house introduced the metal bracelet. Either with the release of functional watches such as the Explorer, the Submariner, the Milgauss or the popular GMT-Master. It was from this time that Rolex leather straps lost their predominance in favor of the steel or gold bracelet. Even on the side of the iconic Oyster.
THE clasp of these timepieces may be classic. Or resemble the clasp of watches with metal straps (with flap).
Rolex leather wristwatches in a variety of colors
In the early 2000s, the brand released a special edition of watches Daytona in gold with colored leather strap . The tannery used has been using exclusively black and brown tones until now.
Now it was possible to wear a colorful Rolex leather strap on your wrist. Pink, green, yellow or turquoise leather straps were among the possibilities offered by the collection called "Daytona Beach". The Day-Date 36 collection also offers Rolexes with original leather straps (blue, burgundy, green, etc.).
Rolex watches available with a leather strap
Rolex occasionally revives tradition to offer men's watches with leather strap . You are likely to find them on the following models:
- Sky-Dweller
- Daytona
- Rolex Day-Date
- Rolex Cellini
- Rolex Datejust leather strap
- Etc.
And of course, you can set your sights on a old or used Rolex leather strap watch to find the rare pearl. Miller, a specialist in second-hand luxury jewelry in Paris, regularly has such vintage men's watches in its showcase. Visit our Rolex section to discover the leather strap timepieces currently available at low prices.
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