Hirsch Rally black 20mm — perforated leather rally watch strap

Black rally watch strap, discreet perforation

The 20mm rally watch strap in black takes the drawing of driving gloves: function holes running along the strap, meant originally to lighten and ventilate the hand at the wheel. Black holes on black leather: the perforation is sensed rather than displayed. It is the visual code of 1960s motorsport.

Waterproof lining, tool-free fitting

The lining is waterproof and hypoallergenic: perspiration does not pass through and the skin stays dry. The tool-free Hirsch Quick Release spring-bar system changes the strap in two presses.

Semi-aniline, vegetable tanned

Semi-aniline dyeing lets the natural grain show instead of covering it. Combined with vegetable-extract tanning, it gives a living leather that takes its patina within months.

The detail that lasts

A perforated strap wears through its holes. Three hand-applied coats of lacquer on the edges prevent fraying. The bar seams and the keeper's safety stitch are hand-sewn.

Our pairing suggestions

The full width sits in our Hirsch 20mm straps. The other rally colours in 20mm: Rally black and red 20mm, Rally gold-brown 20mm. In the same racing register but stitched, Arezzo's Maranello rally leather strap, made in Italy. For perforated leather over a rubber core, see the Hirsch Robby 20mm. Our guide to choosing a watch strap covers lug measurement.

Technical specifications

• Lug width: 20mm
• Material: black buffalo leather, semi-aniline dyed, vegetable tanned
• Perforation: function holes, edges hand-lacquered in three coats
• Lining: waterproof, hypoallergenic
• Length: standard L (200mm)
• Buckle: stainless steel, Hirsch Classic design, 18mm, included
• Attachment: tool-free Hirsch Quick Release spring-bar system
• Origin: Austria