Leather strap for Oris dive watches

Oris is a well-established Swiss watch company, and although they've been through some turbulent times since the company was founded in 1904, they've gained a reputation for making very good, reliable watches. Their dive watches, and in particular the Aquis and ProDiver ranges, have been especially popular in recent years, but none of them come with a leather watch strap from the factory - they are all supplied with either a rubber strap or a metal bracelet. So what to do if you want to wear your Oris dive watch on leather?

I've been making leather straps for Oris dive watches for many years and regardless of the case size (and there are several) it is possible to make a leather strap to fit. The attachment is a standard screw bar, so a screwdriver is all you need to fit the strap, but the strap has to be "notched" at the point it attaches to the watch to fit properly.

Rod, from Alberta, Canada, contacted me to ask if I could make a strap for his Oris Aquis Date recently and after discussing the options he decided to go with Storm blue leather with natural stitching. On receiving the strap and fitting it to the watch he was pleased enough to send me the photograph above, and tell me he thinks "This is the perfect strap for the Oris" (thanks Rod).

Because the width of the strap that actually attaches to the watch is so narrow, it needs a leather with a firm structure. Fortunately most of the leathers I use fit that bill, but I'm happy to advise you if you want to contact me before you order. Drop me an email and let me know the leathers you are considering & I'll tell you if any are not suitable.