FKM rubber watch strap 20mm grey Tropic type

A collector's standard, like the NATO

For vintage fans, the Tropic is a reference, driven by the retro revival. It equipped sought-after watches: Lemania Regatta Yachting, Tissot Seastar or Yema Yachtingraf. Our version keeps its codes — basket weave, notched border, embossed back true to the 1960s.

The grey in the Tropic range

Elegant and versatile, grey tempers the most technical dials.

Born from sixties divers' needs, the Tropic type answered the steel bracelet of early marine watches. Supple, salt-proof and easy to adjust, it accompanied the greatest divers and regatta chronographs of the decade.

FKM rubber, a premium elastomer

FKM fluoroelastomer stands out for its longevity: no cracking, no fading, no odour. Gentle on sensitive skin, silicone-free, it combines the comfort of soft rubber with the toughness of a technical material.

Why not silicone

Silicone is cheap and quick to mould, which is why it turns up on entry-level straps. It copes poorly with prolonged seawater and sun creams. FKM fluoroelastomer, reserved for technical use, takes both without whitening.

Technical specifications

• Material: microperforated FKM rubber, Tropic strap pattern
• Water resistance: waterproof, dive-ready
• Lug width: 20mm
• Thickness: 2.5mm
• Attachment: quick-release, no tool
• Buckle: satin stainless steel, 2 keepers

In video: flat, in the water and kitesurfing

Our own footage: the FKM rubber strap filmed flat, underwater, then put to the test kitesurfing.

Complete your watch strap collection

In the same marine spirit, this 20mm pairs with the premium Hirsch Pure rubber strap, also available in 20mm. For a sportier stitched finish, see the stitched Arezzo Racing rubber strap. Diving fans can move on to our premium NATO straps in 20mm. To compare materials and colours, browse our range of rubber straps for watches.