THE PARADE: SKYLAB STRAP

PATTERN/ PAIRING:

Comprises a bold vibrant orange tone with an ultra fine weave base, matching border trim and a smooth silky feel.

Launched in 1973, Skylab was the first US space station and operated for 24 weeks. Like the early Redstone rocket steps into manned space flight, it utilised pre-existing and adapted Saturn V rocket sections from the Apollo era to achieve a stable orbital laboratory and represented a conceptual “springboard” to explore beyond.

Based on retro 70s photos of the orange toned crew suits worn for Intra Vehicular Activity, while adjusted to overlap with the subsequent brighter “pumpkin” shuttle suits. A similar tone can also be seen on the SK-1 Gagarin suit of 1961.

The Skylab Parade strap pairs excellently with neutral grey schemed pieces, monotone dial designs and orange/ red and heat blued hands.

LAYOUT:

A one-piece strap layout outfitted with our signature secondary floating keeper, which allows the spare tail to be stowed without the need for folding back (unless desired), and repositioned 7 o’clock buckle to deliver greater comfort and enhanced aesthetics.

The Parade Series retains the extended under-layer for enhanced watch case retention and wearing profile relative to more smooth and flexible weave properties. (Can be user removed for conversion to single pass.)