Hirsch James black 22mm — men's sporty veg-tanned leather strap

James 22 mm men's strap, black on a large sports watch

The Hirsch James 22 mm in black leather stands out — at 22 mm, the James black dresses large-diameter watches in a vegetable-tanned calf leather, refined and supple. Where many sports straps rely on exposed rubber, the James commits to leather on top and keeps the technical side underneath: a dressy stance on sporty cases.

Here on a dive watch

The James black 22 mm is pictured here on a dive watch. At this large-diameter width, the strap's water resistance and dressy black leather are perfectly at home on sports divers you want to lift out of all-rubber. This is an in-house photograph, taken in our workshop.

Rubber comfort, water performance

Beneath the leather, the Hirsch Premium Rubber core adds comfort and regulates moisture, while the chequered lining makes the whole thing waterproof. The James black 22 mm fits as a direct replacement on 22 mm lug widths, via the tool-free Hirsch Quick Release spring-bar system.

Our pairing suggestions

Browse our full Hirsch 22 mm straps range to compare finishes.

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Rugged, it suits sports timepieces: Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman, Seiko SKX007, Seiko Turtle SRP777, Seiko Samurai, Sinn U1, Sinn 857, among others.

Leather, width, style: our guide to choosing the right strap sorts it out.

Specifications

• Lug width: 22 mm
• Material: smooth vegetable-tanned calf leather, Hirsch Premium Rubber core, structured chequered rubber lining, black
• Collection: Performance
• Properties: waterproof, moisture-wicking
• Compatibility: original replacement on watches with 22 mm lug width
• Attachment: tool-free Hirsch Quick Release spring-bar system
• Origin: Austria

The technical lining on video