A lifestyle shot showing a wrist wearing the No. 53 EXPLORER Leather Watch Strap in Hand-Stitched Suede, styled with an additional wide suede bund pad. The light tan, textured strap holds a green-dial Seiko watch. The person is holding a brown leather item, set against a vibrant, blurred urban background of city buildings and greenery.

No. 53 EXPLORER

18mm / Short / Bund and Strap
$274.00 NZD
$274.00 NZD
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A lifestyle shot showing a wrist wearing the No. 53 EXPLORER Leather Watch Strap in Hand-Stitched Suede, styled with an additional wide suede bund pad. The light tan, textured strap holds a green-dial Seiko watch. The person is holding a brown leather item, set against a vibrant, blurred urban background of city buildings and greenery.
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No. 53 EXPLORER
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No. 53 EXPLORER

Had Stitched Suede

𐂌 Made to order from Suede leather — Ships in 3–4 weeks
$274.00 NZD
$274.00 NZD
Forged by hand. Built for the trail. Guaranteed to outlast you.
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Length
Full Explorer Kit
☑︎ Handmade Notice

𐂌 Made to order from Suede leather — Ships in 3–4 weeks
⻙ Leather

Cut and saddle stitched by hand in Australia. Handmade leather goods, crafted with Suede from Conceria Opera srl, Santa Croce sull’Arno (Pisa), Italy.
📏 Specifications

• Choose desired strap length for 2 piece watch straps.

Short - (105 -65mm)
Medium - (115 -75mm)
long - (125 -85mm)
🪡 Ode to Our Craftsmanship

Please contact our team within 10 days of delivery to arrange any returns.
As each item is made to order, returns are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The product must be unused and in original condition. Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer unless the item is faulty.

The Spirit of the Explorer

In the spirit of those who journeyed beyond the edges of old maps — across the African plains, up Himalayan ridgelines, or into the unknown — the No. 53 Explorer is a tribute to purposeful adventure. Each strap is crafted to accompany you through the dust, the weather, and the years. It’s a quiet nod to the tools of a bygone era — when things were made to be mended, not replaced.

 

Key Features:

  • Handmade Craftsmanship: Each strap is cut, saddle-stitched, and burnished entirely by hand using traditional techniques. We make no shortcuts — only long-lasting goods.
  • Soft Suede Leather:This edition uses a richly textured suede, offering a softer, more tactile finish than our original kudu. It’s comfortable from day one and gains character with wear.
  • Vintage Tooling & Classic Proportions: Inspired by early expedition gear and field equipment, this strap brings vintage style to any modern or vintage watch.
  • Raw Edges, Polished Hardware: Raw cut edges offer a rugged feel, balanced by brushed or polished stainless steel hardware to match your timepiece.
  • Versatile Style: A more casual take on the Explorer strap — pairs perfectly with field watches, vintage chronographs, or everyday carry setups.
  • Lifetime Leather Goods: Built to outlast trends and generations. Like all our goods, this is made to age beautifully and serve you for decade

 

For the Explorer at Heart

Whether you’re scaling trails, wandering coastlines, or exploring the edges of your own city — this strap is built for movement, memory, and meaning. Pair it with your favourite timepiece and let the journey begin.