Maya Leather Strap for Timex Expedition North Solar
The Timex Expedition North Solar is a field watch built for the outdoors, and its factory strap is the first thing many owners want to upgrade. This one was rebuilt in whisky Maya leather for an order from England, cut short at 65/105mm for a smaller wrist and fitted with quick-release spring bars so it swaps on in seconds. Black stitching and a black buckle keep it tied to the watch's matte case.
Strap specifications
| Watch model | Timex Expedition North Solar |
|---|---|
| Leather | Whisky Maya |
| Strap length | 65/105 mm |
| Buckle width | 16 mm |
| Buckle | Classic, black |
| Stitching | Side stitch, black |
| Spring bar | Quick release |
| Profile | Padded, tapered tip |
Why these choices
Maya is a dyed-through, matte Italian veg-tan leather. Because the color runs through the hide rather than sitting on the surface, it shows natural variation and wears in honestly instead of looking coated. That matte, slightly rugged character is a good match for a field watch like the Expedition — it dresses the watch up a little without making it precious.
The whisky tone is a warm tan that pairs easily with the Expedition North's earthy dial colors and brushed case. It is the kind of strap that looks as right on a trail as it does at a desk, which is what most owners of an outdoor watch are actually after.
At 65/105mm this is a short strap, cut for a smaller wrist where a standard length would leave a long tail flapping past the keeper. The quick-release spring bars let you pull the strap without a tool, so rotating between this and the original band takes seconds. The 16mm buckle keeps the taper neat where it meets the wrist.
A field watch earns its straps, so it helps to have one cut to your exact wrist and lug width rather than approximated from a standard size. Building to order means the length, taper, and hardware are all set to your watch from the start.
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“A perfect fit to the watch, the clasp and me. It is rugged but elegant and very comfortable. This custom strap has the highest level of quality and workmanship that money can buy.”
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FAQ
Does a Maya leather strap for the Timex Expedition North Solar come with quick-release bars?
It can, as on this build. Send your lug width and we fit quick-release or standard spring bars to suit how you like to swap straps.
Can you make a short strap for a smaller wrist?
Yes. The 65/105mm cut here is a short build, and we size straps from very short to extra-long based on your wrist measurement.
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