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The Selous - Premium Suede Strap

The Selous - Premium Suede Strap

Designed to look the part with blue jeans or a suit, the new Selous Premium Suede Strap is handmade in France from high-quality suede produced in small batches from goat...
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Regular price $115.00
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Size : 20mm
Color : Mil Green
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Designed to look the part with blue jeans or a suit, the new Selous Premium Suede Strap is handmade in France from high-quality suede produced in small batches from goat hides. Our most premium two-piece leather strap, the suede strap complements vintage tool watches or field watches and is perfect for when you want to dress up your watch. The strap is available in three colors: Mil Green, Slate Grey, and Desert Brown.

 

The strap is named after Frederick Courteney Selous, a British explorer, soldier, and conservationist, famous for his adventures in southern Africa during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.


While most of our collection of straps was developed for an active lifestyle, there are certain instances where a more refined, under-the-radar look is preferred. Designed for wrists from 6 to 7.5 IN (15.25 to 19 CM), the W.O.E. Suede Strap is available in two sizes, 20 and 22mm, both of which taper 2mm to the custom-engraved stainless steel buckles. 


Suede is a luxurious premium material made from the inner part of a hide, with a velvety texture that is also among the softest leathers available. Each strap is two layers and backed with supple calfskin for a wearing experience that is among the most comfortable in our collection. 


Like virtually all leather straps, we do not recommend wearing the Selous Suede Strap in water.


*Watches, coins, spring bars, and other items are not included.


*If international shipping is required, all customs, handling, and import fees will be paid by the customer.

Specifications

Handmade in France.

Material: Premium suede sourced from France.

Colors: Mil Green, Slate Grey, and Desert Tan

Width: 20 and 22 mm with a 2mm taper, meaning the 20mm strap has a 18mm buckle and the 22mm strap has a 20mm buckle.

Buckle: Stainless steel with “W.O.E.” engraving.

Length: 120/75mm (not including buckle)

Wrist Size: Approximately 6 to 7.5 IN (15.25 to 19 CM). Fit depends on the watch and how tight you wear the strap.

*Watches, coins, and other items are not included.

* If international shipping is required, all customs, handling, and import fees will be paid by the customer.

Shipping Details

All orders are shipped within 4-7 business days of placing the order. The typical delivery time frame is between 9-12 business days. That said, our goal is to get the order out to the customer as soon as possible and will try to get it in the mail within 48 hours. The customer is responsible for the cost of shipping, unless noted otherwise in the product description.

Items are shipped via USPS, FedEx or UPS, as indicated during check out. WOE Trading Post LLC has no control over shipments once they are accepted by the carrier. After your order is shipped, you’ll receive a confirmation email that will include a tracking number for your convenience. Please ensure your shipping address is correct at checkout. Once an order has shipped the ship to address cannot be changed. 

Please understand that we cannot be responsible for lost or missing packages that have been successfully delivered to the address provided with your order. Shipping times are not guaranteed by WOE Trading Post LLC.

Returns & Exchanges

Returns and exchanges are accepted for a full refund of the cost of the product within 14 days of receipt of the product.  For a full refund, all returns must be shipped back in new condition and including any extra items shipped with the order.  The customer is responsible for the cost of shipping the item back to the store and is responsible for the original shipping cost.

Custom, made-to-order and Print on Demand items are non-returnable and non-refundable. 

If an order is returned to us, shipping costs will need to be re-paid before it can be reshipped. New products or replacements for orders returned to sender, will not be shipped until the original, undeliverable order has been returned and received by us.

If you receive the wrong item(s), or if you receive an imperfect item please contact us within 7 days of delivery to submit a claim. For all claims, please provide photos of the products, packaging, and your order number. If you received the wrong item please provide a photo of the item you did receive, including an image of the product. If the order arrived with an imperfect item, please include photos of the imperfection. We will then issue a replacement order, and if applicable, we will provide a prepaid shipping label to return the incorrect items.

Retail Purchases

All products are for personal use only and cannot be resold.

* If international shipping is required. All customs, handling and import fees, will be paid by the customer.

In short, we are a small business and we will do everything we can to ensure customer satisfaction.

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Crafted for those who demand precision and purpose, each piece reflects the untold stories and enduring spirit behind every mission.

Meet W.O.E

W.O.E.® is run by a former Case Officer with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) with a passion for timepieces.

The job of a Case Officer is to recruit spies and steal secrets to collect strategic intelligence. While the location and the mission changed over the years, the one thing that remained the same was the presence of a reliable timepiece on the wrist. In the world of espionage, time matters.

READ OUR STORY

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 47 reviews.

Customer photo review of The Selous - Premium Suede Strap

Amazing right out of the box. Suede feels very soft and the grey slate color goes well with the black dial of my Hamilton Murph 38. I have a slender wrist, but fits perfectly. You won’t regret this purchase.

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Customer photo review of The Selous - Premium Suede Strap

Great strap. Nice stitching and very high quality suede. When I first got this strap I tried it on a few different watches and didn't really love how it looked. I think this looks best on more dressy pieces or more vintage oriented watches. When I got the IWC Mark XX blue dial it was like a match made in heaven. It suits the IWC perfectly. This strap is cool because it can flex from T shirt and shorts to more dressy clothing. As usual a homerun from WOE!

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Customer photo review of The Selous - Premium Suede Strap

One of my favorite straps! I now own all 3 colors! Very well made and look great on any watch! I highly recommend!

The Selous - Premium Suede Strap

Customer photo review of The Selous - Premium Suede Strap

I’m very excited about this strap. It looks great, the stitching is excellent and it’s comfortable right out of the box. It’s just as comfortable as my Artem classic sailcloth, you certainly get what you pay for in both of these products. I have several $30 Amazon straps that are uncomfortable junk! Well done W.O.E.!🇺🇸 I look forward to seeing what you get up to in 2026. Godspeed

The Selous - Premium Suede Strap

Store owner replied: Thanks so much man. I really appreciate you taking the time to write this and upload the pictures, this really helps people make an informed decision. Best, -W.O.E.

Customer photo review of The Selous - Premium Suede Strap

Every strap from WOE I’ve purchased is amazing and this one is also fantastic. Great customer service always, and love this combo. The suede is great quality and I can tell it will only get better with age!

The Selous - Premium Suede Strap

Store owner replied: Thanks so much, love that combo!

Customer photo review of The Selous - Premium Suede Strap - NEW

Amazing strap. Very comfortable and fits big wrists. The suede tough but also soft and supple. The leather backing helps with comfort.

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Customer photo review of The Selous - Premium Suede Strap - NEW

It's rare that I write reviews but this strap requires it, have put the Speedy Pro on this and it's stayed on every day since. High quality, incredibly comfortable and a great looking strap, will be adding another color and the rubber strap in the near future. Thanks for all the outstanding content and products you put out, WOE is quickly becoming one of my favorite corners of the internet!

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Customer photo review of The Selous - Premium Suede Strap - NEW

Might be the most comfortable strap I own and it fits my Hamilton like it was born on it.

The Selous - Premium Suede Strap - NEW

Store owner replied: Amazing, love the look. Thanks so much! -W.O.E.

Customer photo review of The Selous - Premium Suede Strap - NEW

A quality suede strap is a must in every man's watch accessory collection. This 'Selous' Suede WOE strap is a perfect example of it. Comfy, no need to break in en looks classy. Dresses my SMP Seaweed a bit down in a way.

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Customer photo review of The Selous - Premium Suede Strap - NEW

Bought this strap for my seiko 5 to replace the nato strap that the watch came with. This one is perfect though, it fits comfortably, doesn’t get uncomfortable in the hot weather, and looks great.

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Customer photo review of The Selous - Premium Suede Strap - AVAILABLE NOW

Just received my Suede strap and as always from WOE, ITS AMAZING! Very high quality and definitely worth the price. It’s soft and comfortable to wear. The only problem I have with it is deciding on what color to get for Seiko Arabic/WOE watch.

The Selous - Premium Suede Strap - AVAILABLE NOW

Extremely comfortable rihht of the box. Oh and the box it came in is really cool. Well done all around !

The Selous - Premium Suede Strap

The Selous strap is beautifully made, and the presentation box is impressive. Unfortunately, at $115, I was very disappointed to discover that it does not have quick-release spring bars—which should be standard at this price—and, even worse, WOE did not include a pair of regular spring bars. The strap arrived with no means of attaching it to a watch. The quality of the strap itself is excellent, but omitting even an inexpensive pair of standard spring bars feels unnecessarily cheap and detracts from what is otherwise a premium product and presentation.

The Selous - Premium Suede Strap

Would be a 5 star strap but no springbars were included. The strap otherwise is pretty fantastic.

The Selous - Premium Suede Strap

Put this strap on a period themed watch that really needed something other than a synthetic NATO. Looks great and keeps in theme with the watch. Great look.

The Selous - Premium Suede Strap

I have this on one of my Seikos and my Hamilton and it fits perfect. Very comfortable and the quality of the material is outstanding.

The Selous - Premium Suede Strap

This is the nicest suede strap I’ve seen: it’s well constructed supple and thin. A very luxurious addition to any watch. Thanks again!

The Selous - Premium Suede Strap

A high quality strap that uniquely matches the muted tones of brushed metal and grey dials.

The Selous - Premium Suede Strap