Corner-Notched Strap for the ESQ e5394
Some watch cases will not take a standard band, and the ESQ e5394 is one of them. This order from Ontario arrived with its own engineering sheet: a corner-notched strap for the ESQ e5394 in black crocodile, 26mm where it meets the case, tapered to 20mm, with the notch tongue chamfered at 45 degrees where it meets the watch body. We cut it exactly as written.
The build
| Watch | ESQ e5394 |
| Architecture | Corner-notched — A 26mm / B 15mm / C 7mm, the customer's own measurements |
| Leather | Black Crocodile |
| Length | 70/115mm (2.76/4.53 in) |
| Width | 26mm (1.02 in) at the case, tapered to a 20mm (0.79 in) strap; buckle end cut at 20mm |
| Hardware | No buckle — the watch's original clasp is reused, mounted on a 20mm spring pin, 1.5mm diameter |
| Notch tongue | Chamfered 45 degrees where it meets the watch body |
| Spring bars | 1.5mm, per the order notes |
Why these choices
Corner-notched straps exist for cases a standard band cannot fit — integrated-bracelet designs, vintage dress watches, conversions. They are cut to the customer's measurements, and the A, B and C figures on this order are the owner's own numbers, which is how we prefer it: we recommend having the case measured by a jeweler, because the notch has to land where the case says, not where a template guesses.
What sets this order apart is how far past A/B/C the owner went. The notes specify the 45-degree chamfer where the tongue meets the watch body, the taper from 26mm at the case to a 20mm strap, a 20mm buckle end, and the mounting hardware down to the 1.5mm spring-bar diameter. A spec sheet like that removes every guess from the bench. We would rather receive one instruction too many than one too few — on notched work, precision at the order stage is what a clean fit is made of.
The hardware note matters too: no buckle shipped with this strap, because the owner is reusing the watch's original clasp, so the tail is cut at 20mm to slide onto it via a 20mm spring pin. And black crocodile is a proper choice for a strap that will live on one watch for years — it softens with wear and takes on a hand-rubbed patina.
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“This old Movado Diver was the first watch I bought for myself in the early 90's. Since then, I collected many more throughout the decades. However, I wanted to give this original baby an upgrade and some character. I couldn't be happier with the outcome!”
Tim B. · Custom corner-notched strap
Questions e5394 owners ask
Can I order a corner-notched strap for an ESQ e5394?
Yes — this build is one. A corner-notched strap for an ESQ e5394 is cut to your A, B and C measurements, so have the case measured (a jeweler is the reliable route) before you order. Every strap is made to order; allow 2–3 weeks to delivery.
Do I need to buy a buckle if I am reusing my watch's clasp?
No. This order shipped without a buckle — the tail was cut to 20mm to match the original clasp the owner already had. Specify the clasp width in your order notes and we cut the buckle end to it.
If your watch has a case that standard bands cannot fit, start with the corner-notched strap, browse the wider custom notched strap collection, and pick your leather — from crocodile to everything else in the custom strap range.