24mm Nolan Ryan Baseball Glove Leather Watch Strap Panerai Kaventsmann Ennebi

Up for sale is an all handmade 24 mm Baseball Glove Watch Strap.  This strap was a custom order that made its way back into my possession.  The new owner got this strap in a watch deal, but it was too short for him.  I made him a custom strap and got this one back in trade.  It hardly looks worn and could pass for new.  

The glove used for this strap was a Spaulding Nolan Ryan autograph baseball glove.  

Nolan Ryan was one of the most dominant pitchers of his era.  His career spanned 27 years, playing for the Mets, Angels, Astros and Rangers.  He had 7 no-hitters and 12 one- hitters.  That alone is mindblowing!   Among his many accolades, he was an 8 time All Star, 2 time NL ERA leader, 11 time strikeout leader, and has his number retired and is in the Hall of Fame for the Angels, Rangers and Astrso.  He was also voted to the MLB All-Century Team.

This super soft baseball glove strap measures 24mm (no taper), 77 mm x 130 mm x ~5.2 mm thick.   I saddle stitched this strap with dark charcoal waxed polyester thread.  Edges were burnished smooth.  

This strap features the “42-6115” logo on the short side, which I believe was the glove number and the “Nolan Ryan” autograph on the long side.  The strap comes with one floating keeper “Spaulding”.  The first hole is 50mm from the lug end.  Extra holes can be punched upon request. 

The strap comes with a custom Mott screw-in Pre-V style stainless steel buckle.  I also have custom Mott PVD and bronze buckles, which can be exchanged at no additional charge.  If not specified, the strap will ship with the buckle as shown.  

Sizing:  Baseball glove straps that are over 4.5mm tend to wear a bit smaller than their dimensions, since most OEM straps are less than 4 mm thick.  If you’re on the fence, I suggest you go with a longer strap or reach out about a custom strap.  

Most of my straps will also work with Apple watches.  I can test fit adapters on them to make sure there is enough clearance.  Please ask before purchasing.

Why Baseball Glove Straps?

Baseball gloves are soft, thick and only get better with time. What better material to make into a watch strap?! The glove and thus the strap is soft yet durable and has acquired patina and character during its lifetime.

The strap is made 100% from the glove it came from, making each strap a limited edition!  Mott Straps is the only strap maker using the glove for the entire strap - even the bottom layer.  You get the look and the feel of a baseball glove with a Mott Strap.

The softness of glove leather makes the thickness work well on any watch, but especially with larger watches such as Panerai, Kaventsmann, Ennebi, Omega, etc.