Put a cork in it!

[Henry Krinkle]

Or on it, to be more accurate. When Fuzzy did his giveaway I won the 24mm cork strap with the promise to put it on the Deck Watch. At that time Brian asked for photos and I provided one or two, but the Deck Watch was already experiencing some issues. I took a while to decide what to do with it and finally had it looked at on Friday morning. Service took about five minutes and didn't cost a cent. Now it is back in the stable and here are Brian's requested photos, about one year late.

I consider the Deck Watch to be one of the oddest watches I own, so the unusual cork strap seems a natural choice.

P5302186 by Hank Blanc, on Flickr


P5302195 by Hank Blanc, on Flickr

P5302194 by Hank Blanc, on Flickr


P5302200 by Hank Blanc, on Flickr

P5302191 by Hank Blanc, on Flickr

The cork strap is naturally waterproof and extremely comfortable. I also find it more bearable than either rubber or leather for summer wear.

[skywatch]

Looks great! Interesting dimensions with a 24mm strap, much wider lugs than usual relative to diameter. It's an elegant look while informal at the same time.

[CFR]

Looks very good, Henry.

I'm curious about the cork strap. The manufacturer is located @ only 100 km from where I live. I know they have a museum with watches and clocks from c. 1630. However, their web site is horrible and the communication...well...not so good. And it's a shame, because the cork from this region is considered the best in the world (is used by NASA).

I think I'll have to give them a call, someday.

[Seriously]

It looks like a thin cork veneer laminated on to a leather? base strap ?

[FuzzyB]

It looks great, Henry! Fantastic pictures as always.

Your observations on the cork match mine. It is incredibly comfortable and strikes a great balance between the feel of leather and the robustness of rubber. And it's very hard to appreciate until you actually wear one.

[FuzzyB]

Looks very good, Henry.

I'm curious about the cork strap. The manufacturer is located @ only 100 km from where I live. I know they have a museum with watches and clocks from c. 1630. However, their web site is horrible and the communication...well...not so good. And it's a shame, because the cork from this region is considered the best in the world (is used by NASA).

I think I'll have to give them a call, someday.

I'd recommend it, C! Their communication is a bit hit or miss and I wasn't confident that I would actually receive anything until the day they arrived.

If your wrist size is larger than average, I would recommend making a request for something longer because they tend to run on the shorter side.

[FuzzyB]

It looks like a thin cork veneer laminated on to a leather? base strap ?

It is a laminated strap, but I believe it is all cork. I could be wrong on the inner portion, but I'm fairly certain it uses no leather.

[CFR]

I'd recommend it, C! Their communication is a bit hit or miss and I wasn't confident that I would actually receive anything until the day they arrived.

If your wrist size is larger than average, I would recommend making a request for something longer because they tend to run on the shorter side.

Thanks for the tip, Brian.

And yes, I think there's no leather involved. The things I've seen made exclusively of cork are amazing: hats, bags and even umbrellas!

[iyonk]

As a fan of unique look straps, i admire the cork strap thru your picture Henry great pictures as always..

i personally wonder how strong the cork strap from ripping due to accidental snagging ? but if they are able to make strap from cork, i believe they would be strong enough material for watch band..

[CFR]

As a fan of unique look straps, i admire the cork strap thru your picture Henry great pictures as always..

i personally wonder how strong the cork strap from ripping due to accidental snagging ? but if they are able to make strap from cork, i believe they would be strong enough material for watch band..

They're probably strong enough


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