Brown Crocodile Strap for the Bulova Sutton
The Bulova Sutton 96B402 is a six-hand chronograph with a blue sunray dial, and a brown crocodile strap is the warm counterpoint that makes the blue read richer. This order built one to 70/115 mm and sized it so the wearer's usual hole lands at 71 mm. It dresses a sporty dial without losing the everyday feel.
Build sheet
| Watch | Bulova Sutton 96B402 (blue chronograph) |
|---|---|
| Leather | Brown crocodile |
| Strap length | 70 mm / 115 mm (2.8 in / 4.5 in) |
| Buckle width | 18 mm |
| Buckle | Curved-style buckle, stainless steel |
| Spring bars | Quick release |
| Style | Classic, side stitching, matching thread, tapered tip |
Why these choices
Brown crocodile against a blue dial is a classic warm-cool pairing. The brown picks up the case and warms the watch, while the blue dial keeps it from looking stuffy — a combination that works as well at a desk as it does with a jacket. A full-grain croc softens with wear and takes a hand-rubbed patina, so it only improves with age.
The fit detail mattered here. The customer asked for the hole they wear to sit at 71 mm, so the strap was cut to put that hole in the right place rather than leaving them to settle for whichever hole landed closest. That is the advantage of made-to-order over a generic strap: the buckle ends up centered on the wrist.
A curved-style stainless buckle matches the case hardware, side stitching in a matching thread keeps the edges clean, and quick-release spring bars let the owner swap straps by hand. The padding and taper give the strap a little presence to match the chronograph's size without making it bulky.
★★★★★
“I’m extremely happy with this brown crocodile leather watch strap. The quality is immediately apparent — the leather is supple yet substantial, with a rich, deep brown tone and a clean, well-defined crocodile pattern that looks far more expensive than expected…”
Paul D. · Verified purchase · Brown crocodile strap
FAQ
Why a brown crocodile strap for the Bulova Sutton? Brown croc warms a blue-dial chronograph and dresses it up while staying versatile, and made to order it can be cut to fit and finished with the buckle and stitching that match the watch.
Can you size the strap so my usual hole sits where I want? Yes. Tell us where you want the hole you wear to land — this build was set to 71 mm — and we cut the strap so the buckle centers on your wrist.
This strap is made to order, so allow about two to three weeks to delivery. Start a brown crocodile build, or browse the crocodile collection, brown leather straps and custom options.