18mm Black 1950s Pattern Leather Military Watch Strap with Protective Face Cover
SKU Code: 50COVL18B These leather-covered watch straps are available in both 18mm and 20mm widths, measuring 240mm in length. Straps with a face protector have been widely used since the 1950s and remain popular today. Many serving military personnel choose them because they offer a high degree of protection to the watch and prevent image intensifiers from picking up the glow of the watch dial during nighttime operations. Key Features: Durable Design: Leather-covered for enhanced protection and durability. Length: 240mm, suitable for most wrist sizes. Widths: Available in both 18mm and 20mm to fit a variety of watch models. Face Protector: Conceals the watch dial's glow, crucial for nighttime operations. Historical Use: One notable user of these straps was the Rhodesian Army Selous Scouts, a special forces unit active during the Rhodesian Bush War from 1973 until the country's reconstitution as Zimbabwe in 1980. The Selous Scouts, formed from the Rhodesian Special Air Service (SA