Ostrich Leg Strap for a Bulova Accutron 2182 Day-Date
Vintage Bulova Accutron Day-Date watches are a re-strapping puzzle. The original bands wore out decades ago, replacements in the right size are scarce, and anyone with a fuller wrist soon finds the period straps were cut short. This order, from a customer in California with a 7-inch wrist, solved all three at once: a Rooibos Tea ostrich leg strap built to length and fitted with quick-release bars so it drops onto the vintage case without a struggle.
Every measurement below comes straight from the order — this is a made-to-order build, nothing off the shelf.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Leather | Ostrich leg, Rooibos Tea |
| Strap length | 75/125 mm |
| Buckle width | 16 mm |
| Buckle | Gold deployant clasp |
| Spring bars | Quick release |
| Stitching | Brown side stitching |
| Tip shape | Tapered |
| Style | Classic |
Why these choices
The wrist measured right at 7 inches (18 cm), which lands between two of our standard sizes. Rather than force the choice, we built the strap at 75/125 mm so it fastens at a middle hole instead of straining at the first or last. That keeps the watch centered and leaves adjustment room on warmer or colder days, when wrist size shifts slightly.
Ostrich leg leather has a fine, naturally varied grain — closer to a tidy pebbled finish than the round quill bumps of body ostrich. It reads dressy but relaxed, which suits a day-date watch you actually wear. The Rooibos Tea color, a warm reddish-brown, was chosen to echo the gold tones of the Accutron case. We matched a gold deployant clasp to that hardware and specified quick-release spring bars so the strap comes off for a battery or service without tools near the vintage lugs. The build starts from our Rooibos Tea ostrich leg strap.
Brown side stitching ties into the leather rather than contrasting against it, and a tapered tip narrows the strap toward the buckle for a cleaner line on a smaller dress case. The result is an exotic strap that supports the watch instead of competing with it.
★★★★★
“I had a great experience ordering the Ostrich leg strap. From entering the information that was needed to give me the exact strap that I wanted to the final product that was delivered. Great online interaction, competitive pricing and absolutely a great product.”
Kevin M. · Verified purchase · Rooibos Tea ostrich leg strap
FAQ
Will an ostrich leg strap fit a Bulova Accutron 2182?
Yes. We cut each ostrich leg strap for a Bulova Accutron to the watch's lug width and your wrist measurement, and quick-release bars make fitting an older case simple.
What strap length suits a 7-inch wrist?
A 75/125 mm strap sits at a comfortable middle hole on a 7-inch (18 cm) wrist, with room to adjust in either direction.
If you have a vintage Bulova that needs a strap built to its own measurements, start with our ostrich leather watch straps or browse the wider range of custom leather watch straps. Made to order — allow 2 to 3 weeks to delivery.