Vintage BestFit TROPIC STAR Watch Strap – 23218 – 18 mm – Brown – Swiss Made

Heuer, Zenith, Blancpain, Rolex, IWC, Omega and others – vintage ORIGINAL Swiss Tropic strap from the 1970s. Buy it now for only 100 CHF at watch-deals.com. Limited stock.

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BestFit TROPIC STAR Watch Strap – 23218 – 18 mm – Brown – Swiss Made

Overview

The BestFit TROPIC STAR is a vintage Swiss-made natural rubber watch strap, originally produced from the mid-1960s to the late 1970s. This model, reference 23218, is a high-quality reproduction of the period-correct strap used on iconic scuba watches like the Rolex Submariner, Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, and Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox Deep Sea. The strap is marked 18 mm | TROPIC STAR | WATER PROOF | 23218 | MOD. DEP. | SWISS MADE. The included buckle is marked STAINLESS STEEL. This item is graded Excellent in our Condition Grading Scale below.

Specifications

The strap is made from brown natural rubber. It features slightly curved ends, measuring approximately 18 mm at the watch lugs and tapering to approximately 16 mm at the buckle. The short piece measures approximately 75 mm in length, and the long piece measures approximately 115 mm. This is a Swiss-made product, shipped directly from Switzerland.

Compatibility

This strap is designed to fit any watch with compatible 18 mm lugs. Its vintage design makes it a period-accurate accessory for many dive watch models from the 1960s and 1970s.

Notes

  • The article is sold “AS IS”. Please read our Warranty Policy before purchasing.
  • Any parts not explicitly mentioned in this description or not visible in the accompanying photographs are not included.
  • Colors may appear slightly different across various screens and devices so we cannot guarantee an exact screen–to–reality color match.

This BestFit TROPIC STAR strap provides an authentic, direct replacement for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage dive watches.

Frequently Asked Questions

What watches is this TROPIC STAR strap compatible with?

This strap will fit any watch with 18 mm lugs. It is a period-correct accessory for vintage dive watches like the Rolex Submariner, Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, and Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox Deep Sea from the 1960s and 1970s.

What is the condition of this vintage strap?

The strap is graded Excellent in our Condition Grading Scale. It is a genuine vintage Swiss-made part from the 1970s.

What markings are on the strap and buckle?

The strap is marked: 18 mm | TROPIC STAR | WATER PROOF | 23218 | MOD. DEP. | SWISS MADE. The buckle is marked STAINLESS STEEL.

What are the exact dimensions of the strap?

The strap has slightly curved ends. It is approximately 18 mm wide at the lugs and tapers to approximately 16 mm at the buckle. The short piece is approximately 75 mm long, and the long piece is approximately 115 mm long.

What is included with this purchase?

The purchase includes the vintage brown TROPIC STAR rubber strap (reference 23218) and the marked stainless steel buckle. Any parts not mentioned in the description or shown in the photos are not included.

Watch Parts Condition Guide

⌚ Watch Components Condition Guide

Professional grading scale for movements, cases, dials, crowns, crystals, straps, buckles, and steel bracelets

ComponentMint (A+)Excellent (A)Good (B)Fair (C)Poor (D)
⚙️ Watch MovementsMint A+NOS / freshly serviced or factory new, flawless bridges, no marks.Excellent AClean, functional, minor handling marks, no rust.Good BRunning, may need service, visible wear on plates, keeps correct time.Fair CRuns erratically, low amplitude, some corrosion or prior non-pro repair.Poor DNon-running, broken parts, heavy rust, only suitable for parts.
📦 Watch CasesMint A+Unpolished, sharp edges, original finishing, no dings or wear marks.Excellent ALight hairlines, unpolished or light professional polish, case shape crisp.Good BModerate wear, minor dings, polished previously but thickness remains.Fair CVisible dents, over-polished, light pitting, possible aftermarket parts.Poor DHeavy corrosion, deep pitting, stripped threads, bent or missing parts.
🎨 Watch DialsMint A+Perfect finish, no flaws, luminous intact, printing razor-sharp, NOS.Excellent AVery light patina, all markers present, original, visually appealing.Good BUniform patina, minor edge wear, faint marks, printing fully legible.Fair CVisible scratches, flaking near edges, possible touched-up markers.Poor DSevere damage: missing indices, large paint loss, illegible printing.
👑 Watch CrownsMint A+Original signed, sharp logo, smooth winding, gasket fresh, water-ready.Excellent ALight microscratches, logo clear, functions perfectly, seals effective.Good BPlating wear on edges, logo slightly faded, threads engage well.Fair CWorn knurling, aftermarket, some corrosion, threads stiff.Poor DSevere corrosion, broken stem interface, non-functional, salvage only.
💎 Watch CrystalsMint A+Flawless, no scratches or chips, OEM crystal, perfect clarity.Excellent AMicro-scratches only visible under loupe, no chips or cracks.Good BSuperficial hairline scratches, can be polished, no structural issues.Fair CVisible scratches, small edge chip, clarity reduced.Poor DCracked, shattered, heavily crazed, missing chunks, must be replaced.
🧵 Watch StrapsMint A+Unworn, original buckle, leather supple, stitching perfect, no stains.Excellent ALightly worn, minimal flex marks, stitching intact, clean.Good BModerate wear, edge wear visible, usable but shows age.Fair CCracking leather, loose stitching, stretched holes, cosmetic flaws.Poor DBroken, torn, extreme stiffness, non-functional, replacement needed.
🔗 Buckles (Tang/Deployant)Mint A+NOS finish, logo crisp, perfect closure, joints like new.Excellent AMinor surface wear, logo fully visible, mechanism smooth.Good BVisible scratches, light plating wear, clasp secures properly.Fair CHeavy wear, logo faded, minor rust, function slightly affected.Poor DBroken hinge, severe corrosion, cannot hold strap, unserviceable.
⛓️ Steel BraceletsMint A+Unworn, full links, protective stickers, perfect articulation, no stretch.Excellent AMinor hairlines on clasp, very light stretch, original finish preserved.Good BModerate stretch, light scratches, clasp locks securely.Fair CNoticeable stretch, deep scratches, weak clasp closure.Poor DExcessive stretch, broken links, clasp broken, unsafe for wear.
⚡ Grading based on industry standards • Mint = as new / NOS • Excellent = light wear • Good = honest wear • Fair = functional with flaws • Poor = needs restoration
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