Slim Leather Strap for Timex Lexington 1976
The 1976 Timex Lexington is a thin, small dress watch, and most modern straps sit too tall and stiff beneath it — propping the case up off the wrist and spoiling its low, elegant stance. This build answers that with a slim, flat black Epsom strap, kept deliberately low in profile so the watch keeps its close fit. It is an inexpensive watch with real character, and it earns a strap chosen for how it wears rather than an off-the-shelf band. It was made to a 75/115mm length with tool-free quick-release pins.
Strap specification
| Leather | Black Epsom calfskin |
| Strap length | 75/115 mm (approx. 3.0 / 4.5 in) |
| Buckle width | 16 mm |
| Buckle | Classic, gold |
| Spring bar | Quick release |
| Profile | Slim, flat (customer-requested) |
Why these choices
Epsom is a stamped-grain calfskin — the same family of leather Hermès uses for its bags — and it is light and scratch-resistant. On a thin dress watch that low weight matters: a thick, padded strap would overwhelm a small case and unbalance the watch, while Epsom keeps everything in proportion. Black keeps the Lexington formal and easy to pair, and the tight stamped grain shrugs off the small scuffs that come with daily wear.
The order asked for a flat, slim thickness because the watch is thin and small, so we built the strap without heavy padding. It clears a low case and follows the curve of the wrist instead of standing proud of it. Because the leather is thin at the lug end it seats flush against the case. The 75/115mm length is a comfortable mid-range fit, and the quick-release pins let the strap go on without tools and swap out in seconds — handy on a vintage watch whose lugs you would rather not scratch with a spring-bar tool.
The 16mm gold classic buckle was sized to the strap and chosen to echo the warm-toned case and dial of a period Timex, tying strap and watch together rather than letting bright steel pull the eye.
★★★★★
“It fit perfectly and looks great on my Omega MoonSwatch. Every watch strap I've ordered from your company has been excellent quality!”
Steve R. · Verified purchase · Black Epsom strap
FAQ
Will a slim leather strap for a Timex Lexington 1976 fit a thin case?
Yes. Building the strap flat and unpadded keeps the profile low, so a thin vintage case sits close to the wrist instead of being propped up, and the quick-release pins make fitting tool-free.
What strap length suits a small vintage Timex?
This one was made to 75/115mm, a comfortable mid-size fit. Because every strap is made to order, both the length and the taper can be set to your exact wrist measurement.
Every strap is cut and stitched to order, so allow about 2–3 weeks to delivery. Start your own low-profile build on the black Epsom strap page, explore more Epsom leather watch straps, or browse the full custom leather watch strap range.