An exact replica NASA short watchband as used on Apollo, Skylab, and early Shuttle missions while inside the spacecraft and during training (the longer version being used on the outside of the spacesuits while on Lunar and "spacewalk" EVA).
Gray/green "foliage" mil-spec grosgrain tape replicates some of the watchbands seen throughout Gemini and Apollo. Most recently, Apollo 15 Commander Dave Scott's Bulova watch sold with an original long "-202" watchband and foliage gray grosgrain tape.
- Fits 20mm and 19mm watch lug width (actual width is 3/4" mil-spec hook/loop material, with 1/16" allowable tolerance, as specified by NASA. Sometimes these are closer to 19mm and have a slight gap at the lug for Speedmasters or Bulova watches, which is correct for the original issued straps during Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, and Shuttle era).
- 11.5" long - fits 6" to 8.5" wrists
- Made with modern Mil-Spec Velcro Brand fastener of the same type issued by NASA
- Exact reproduction stainless rectangular ring
- Foliage gray/green military spec grosgrain tape
- Authentic P/N and SN markings
This is an excellent, daily-wear version of the NASA‐issued short watchstrap and will hold up to any mission, big or small.
Now made in-house by Luna Replicas!
Made in USA
(WATCH NOT INCLUDED)
Customer Reviews
Great strap for those wanting to get closer to history -- so could not be happier with this. However, there is one thing that has become noticeable. I got the strap in June and it only gets worn about once a month for a week at a time, but the printing has almost disappeared. Perhaps this can be fixed in future issue with a more permanent ink? Apart from that love the strap. Thanks so much.
The strap gives my Lunar Pilot an air of “authenticity.” This is not one of those super thick velcro straps that makes them hard to wear; it’s light and wearable.
Excellent quality. Very authentic to the original straps NASA used and uses today. Great looking on either the Bulova Lunar Pilot or on the Omega Speedmaster. Highly recommend.
Fits perfectly on my Bulova Lunar Pilot. The watchband completes the overall package of the watch. Makes a great conversation piece.
Very glad these are available. They are not factory massed produced so the price is not on the low end. It's not expensive either. Definitely completes the look on my meteorite titanium bulova. The stamped text is almost faded now with little use. Velcro and stiching is holding up for now. Would try and fix / stitch myself it it breaks before trying to purchase another one. But definitely my used used strap on my lunar watch.
