18mm Tan High Grade Saddle Leather Zulu Military Watch Strap

£24.95 GBP

Product Details

These Zulu straps are crafted from a single piece of saddle grade leather, the straps boast a robust design with chunkier, rounded keepers and buckles compared to NATO straps, this sets them apart from other military-style counterparts.

The Zulu strap design design evokes a sense of historical association. Inspired by traditional pre-NATO strap options, the Zulu strap represents a modern iteration of the timeless fabric strap design and these high quality saddle leather straps are very popular with both private buyers and a wide range of military and law enforcement buyers.

A lot of buyers ask us what the primary differences are between NATO and Zulu straps, essentially, the main differences lie in the the buckles and keepers; Zulu straps have much rounder and thicker buckles, whereas the NATO has thinner and more rectangular buckles, the other difference is that NATO straps have an additional strap that slides through 2 buckles, this means that you end up with two layers of leather under the watch, instead of one with a Zulu so, with a Zulu strap, the watch will not sit so high as it would with a NATO strap.

As far as Saddle leather straps and regular leather straps are concerned the main difference is that saddle leather is an elite form of leather which still finds its primary application within the equestrian realm, notably for crafting horse saddles and related tack. Derived from the hides of either cows or horses, it undergoes meticulous tanning and finishing processes to yield a robust and enduring material.

While not scarce, saddle leather commands a premium status owing to its exceptional quality. It remains a prized resource, valued for its resilience and longevity. The craftsmanship involved, alongside its inherent characteristics, contribute to its higher cost compared to alternative leather types.

Renowned for its durability, strength, and water resistance, saddle leather possesses an unmistakable aesthetic charm, further elevating its desirability in the equestrian domain and as well as for high end watch straps. Its unique blend of traits renders it indispensable for applications requiring specific performance attributes, thereby justifying its elevated price point in the market.

When considering saddle leather, several defining characteristics set it apart from other leather varieties:

Strength: Renowned for its robustness, saddle leather can withstand heavy usage without succumbing to stretching, cracking, or breaking, ensuring longevity and reliability.
Water Resistance: Its inherent water-resistant nature ensures it remains dry and well-maintained even when exposed to the elements, a crucial trait for leather products such as watch straps.
Resistance to Wear and Tear: The combination of durability and strength equips saddle leather to endure rigorous usage, rendering it highly resistant to signs of wear and tear over time.
Distinctive Patterns and Marks: Through meticulous tanning and finishing processes, saddle leather acquires unique patterns and marks endowing each strap with an unmistakable and unique aesthetic appeal.
Flexibility: Despite its robustness, saddle leather exhibits remarkable flexibility, effortlessly conforming to the contour of the wrist whilst retaining its structural integrity.
Color Variation: Saddle leather's coloration varies depending on the tanning technique employed, offering a spectrum ranging from darker to lighter hues, adding to its visual allure.

These characteristics collectively elevate saddle leather to a highly coveted material, prized for its unparalleled combination of strength, durability, and aesthetic charm which puts it right at the top of the various types of leather sutable for high strade watch straps.

Delivery

Europe

Rest of World

Tracked Mail

€11.50 / £9.99 / US$12.75

Tracked Mail

£9.99

Tracked Mail

US$22.25 / €20.00 / £17.50

N/A

Small Item e.g 1 or 2 straps £5.99

N/A

Express Courier UPS or FedEx

€23.00 / £19.99 / US$25.50

Express Courier UPS/DPD

£12.95

Express Courier UPS or FedEx

US$44.50 / €40.00 / £34.95

PLEASE NOTE: The exact shipping cost will vary slightly depending on the weight and dimensions but it will only differ by a very small amount and will be shown at checkout. The above is a very good guide and 85% of parcels will be exactly as shown above.

You will generally receive two emails after placing an order, the first will be a confirmation of receipt of the order and payment, this will be followed by a notification of shipment once the goods are dispatched. When an order and payment has been processed, goods will be shipped by the Post Office or Courier within 48 hours. Please note that our shipping centers are closed on Saturdays and Sundays therefore orders placed during this time may take up to 72 hours to be dispatched, this includes orders placed after 14:00 (CET) European time on Fridays.

The estimated delivery times in working day are as set out below:

Europe UPS: 2 to 5 days
Europe Registered Mail: 7-14 days
UK DPD or UPS: 24 Hours
UK Tracked Mail: 1 to 2 days
Rest of World UPS: 3 to 10 days
Rest of World Registered Mail: 7 to 21 days *

* Some countries are prone to be notoriously slow to process goods on arrival among these countries are Israel, Hong Kong, Macau, Mexico, South Africa and some South American countries. We also tend to experience significant delays with other countries in Africa in addition to South Africa, you can always contact us for advice although we do not know with certainty exactly which countries will be slow, and which will be fast but the above estimates are a pretty good guide for most countries, keen in mind remote territories or those with slow customs can also tend to be problematic. We would recommend using UPS, DHL or Fedex, which we offer as an option if the delivery is very time sensitive.

All shipping estimates are working days and exclude Saturdays and Sundays when our packing and shipping centres are closed and many postal services do not operate, depending on the country.

Whilst we make every effort to deliver your order within the above timeframes this is a guide and delivery cannot be guaranteed. We will not accept responsibility for delays caused by our Couriers or any National postal service. If the goods are not delivered within the time we have estimated, please feel free to contact us or email admin@mwc.watch and we will do everything possible to resolve the issue promptly. We will not be liable for any loss caused by late delivery.

Our delivery charges cover the cost of shipping the goods to you. However, they do not include import charges and administration fees to clear the goods when entering your country if these apply.

It is the responsibility of the purchaser to understand that charges may be levied and pay all subsequent import tax and duty on goods shipped to their respective Country. In the instance that items are returned to MWC as a result of a rejected payment, subsequent charges incurred such as Import Duty and processing costs will be deducted from any refund issued. For further information on this please contact accounts@mwc-distribution.com

We do not accept any liability for goods that have been lost after delivery to a PO Box. We reserve the right to cancel orders where the delivery address is a PO Box. Furthermore, we also do not accept any liability for goods that have been lost after they are confirmed as delivered to APO or BFPO locations.

It is the Customer's responsibility to notify us if the goods have not been received within 21 days of the estimated delivery date or time of ordering. If no notification is made within this time period the buyer shall be deemed to have received the goods.

Please Note: We also use a variety of other delivery companies in countries where we have distribution arrangements, please keep in mind that some of them will allow you to arrange for delivery of your parcel in a way that will not require a signature, normally the delivery company, for example DPD will agree with you that the item will be left in a shed, garage, porch or other location that you nominate this is what is often termed a "safe place" please note that if you decide to utilise one of these services it is at your own risk because we have initially sent it by a secure service which requires a signature or other proof of delivery and using what is termed "a safe place" is inherently more risky because someone might see it being left by the driver which creates obvious dangers of it being stolen. Our advice is to always have it delivered in a way where the driver obtains a signature or other proof of delivery to remove any element of risk and ensure you receive your parcel safely.

Failed delivery of an item ordered due to non-acceptance of the delivery

Please note that if you order an item and the delivery company inform us that the item was refused it would be returned back to us, in many cases especially with FedEx, UPS etc they will also charge a return fee to send it back. Because in these circumstances we have done everything that is required to get the item to you we would refund less both the outbound and Inbound shipping charges once the item was received back at our packing and shipping centre. Unfortunately sometimes if you are having the order delivered to a business location the people receiving inbound parcels are prone to refuse an item without checking with the individual concerned we would strongly recommend being very cautious in this situation and notifying the people who handle the incoming parcels that you are expecting a delivery to avoid this problem occurring. Usually, we would be notified there is a delivery issue and would email you for your instructions, normally these sorts of problems can be avoided if you contact the carrier and tell them there is an error but it's very important to act quickly to avoid the return and associated costs.