{"id":445,"date":"2020-04-09T18:45:02","date_gmt":"2020-04-09T16:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.avel-and-men.com\/index.php\/2020\/04\/09\/tampa-watch-strap-in-cordura-canvas-sporty-and-elegant\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T16:29:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T15:29:47","slug":"tampa-watch-strap-in-cordura-canvas-sporty-and-elegant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.avel-and-men.com\/en\/tampa-watch-strap-in-cordura-canvas-sporty-and-elegant\/","title":{"rendered":"Tampa watch strap in Cordura canvas: sporty and elegant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span>It is not an easy task to find the perfect strap for a <strong>sports watch<\/strong>, and diving models are certainly no exception. This includes making sure the materials are resistant, maintaining the original look of a vintage timepiece, but also giving it just the right amount of chic to be able to wear it on any occasion. <strong>Avel and Men<\/strong> loves a challenge, and this is exactly what the <strong>watch accessory brand<\/strong> is taking up here. Both sporty and elegant, the <strong>Tampa watch strap in Cordura canvas<\/strong> is ideal for dressing up your <strong>diving watch<\/strong> on any occasion. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Are you ready? So head to Florida for a dive in Tampa Bay!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span>Visit our shop to purchase our <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avel-and-men.com\/en\/home\/63-watchstrap-tampa-black.html\">black<\/a><\/span> or <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avel-and-men.com\/fr\/accueil\/64-watchstrap-tampa-black.html\">navy Tampa watchband<\/a><\/span> now.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Watchstrap Tampa by Avel and Men: let&#8217;s sail away!<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>We&#8217;ll get into the technical details of the Tampa Cordura and leather strap in a second. Before that, we need to start by <strong>telling its story<\/strong>. As always at Avel and Men, nothing is left to chance. If you are one of our regular readers, you probably know that the brand of watch accessories for sea lovers was born out of the <strong>shared passion of a brother and sister<\/strong>: Xavier and Agn\u00e8s Broise.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>These two Bretons, both passionate about the open sea, exceptional timepieces and a job well done, create accessories that reflect their image. Beyond the <strong>technical quality<\/strong> of their designs, they transmit a little bit of their history and values in each of their ranges. Each Avel and Men product thus takes the name of a body of water on which Xavier, a passionate amateur sailor, had the chance to sail.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">A tribute to the winter regattas on Tampa Bay<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span>Tampa<\/span><\/strong><span>, of course, is a <strong>city in Florida<\/strong>, USA. It is also a <strong>bay all North American sailors enjoy going to every March<\/strong>. This is particularly true for Quebecers, who are still caught in the North Atlantic ice at this time of year. Xavier Broise lived in Montreal in 2015. It was then without hesitation that he headed south, following many sailors who left with cars, trailers and boats towards the Florida sun to sail in the middle of winter. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>More than the adventure on the water, Tampa implies for many sailing enthusiasts several days of travel to simply join a regatta. In 2015, Xavier Broise was there on his dinghy, for a Fireball regatta that he will never forget. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>It is this story that Avel and Men wishes to pass on to you by presenting this Tampa watchband in Cordura.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Characteristics of the Avel and Men&#8217;s Cordura canvas watchband<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">The Tampa bracelet is a <b>chic and sporty watch strap<\/b>. Ideal to <b>dress up diving watches<\/b>, it stands out on the water as well as in the city.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Bracelet: Cordura canvas<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Inner linings: soft leather<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Detail: blue white red stitch, a homage to its French manufacture&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>Colours: <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avel-and-men.com\/en\/home\/63-watchstrap-tampa-black.html\">Tampa black<\/a><\/span> or <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avel-and-men.com\/fr\/accueil\/64-watchstrap-tampa-black.html\">Tampa navy<\/a><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Origin: bracelet 100% made in France<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Price: 129&nbsp;\u20ac<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">The advantages of Cordura, the comfort of leather<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span>Cordura<\/span><\/strong><span> is a family of fabrics well known for their strength. More than a fabric, it is actually <strong>a textile fibre<\/strong> first exploited by the army before being brought into public use. It must be said that Cordura has <strong>many advantages<\/strong> that easily justify its military use. It is particularly <strong>resistant to abrasion and friction<\/strong>. We estimate that for the same thickness, it is three times more resistant than a standard nylon. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>However, it does not provide sufficient comfort to meet the exceptional demands of the founders of the watch accessories brand Avel and Men. In order to ensure its customers a <strong>level of comfort that matches the aesthetics of this exceptional bracelet<\/strong>, the Breton brand has therefore opted for a <strong>technical construction combining Cordura and leather<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>As with the sailcloth straps (<span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avel-and-men.com\/en\/home\/36-watchstrap-leather-made-in-france-3760277570091.html\">La Rochelle<\/a><\/span>, <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avel-and-men.com\/en\/home\/51-sailcloth-watchstrap-ouessant.html\">Ouessant<\/a><\/span>, <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avel-and-men.com\/en\/home\/52-sailcloth-watchstrap-carantec.html\">Carantec<\/a><\/span>, <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avel-and-men.com\/en\/home\/53-sailcloth-watchstrap-hyeres.html\">Hy\u00e8res<\/a><\/span> and <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avel-and-men.com\/en\/home\/54-sailcloth-watchstrap-groix.html\">Groix<\/a><\/span>), the Tampa watchband by Avel and Men has leather inner linings. Contact with the skin is soft, providing perfect comfort.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">The elegance of James Bond, an accessory made in France<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Do you remember that cult Goldfinger scene where James Bond (aka Sean Connery) briefly &nbsp;displays his <b>Rolex Submariner<\/b> on a Nato bracelet? That&#8217;s called having class. At Avel and Men, we are convinced that the top of the class is not so British but on the contrary anchored in the French tradition. The Tampa bracelet, <b>made entirely in France<\/b>, is therefore the <b>perfect alternative to Nato bracelets<\/b> for those who wish to keep a touch of canvas (Cordura), while adding the sophistication, comfort and elegance of leather.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Tampa watch strap: a sporty chic alternative perfect for divers\u2019 watches<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>The Tampa watchband is <strong>available in two colours: black and navy<\/strong>. <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avel-and-men.com\/en\/home\/63-watchstrap-tampa-black.html\">In black<\/a><\/span>, it is the perfect choice for all divers wearing black watches. The Rolex Submariner is of course one of them, as well as the equally famous <strong>Omega Speedmaster<\/strong>. But these exceptional timepieces are not the only ones. A black Tampa strap also perfectly matches other similar models such as the Prospex Sport from Seiko, the German Steinhart Ocean or the Davosa Ternos. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avel-and-men.com\/fr\/accueil\/64-watchstrap-tampa-black.html\">In navy<\/a><\/span><\/span><span> the Tampa strap can also add a summery feel to watches with silver dials, such as the <strong>Datejust<\/strong>, again from Rolex.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.avel-and-men.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Bracelet20Tampa20navy.jpg\" alt=\"Bracelet Tampa navy par Avel and Men\" class=\"wp-image-736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.avel-and-men.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Bracelet20Tampa20navy.jpg 350w, https:\/\/blog.avel-and-men.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Bracelet20Tampa20navy-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.avel-and-men.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Bracelet20Tampa20navy-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.avel-and-men.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Bracelet20Tampa20noir.jpg\" alt=\"Bracelet Tampa noir par Avel and Men\" class=\"wp-image-1125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.avel-and-men.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Bracelet20Tampa20noir.jpg 350w, https:\/\/blog.avel-and-men.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Bracelet20Tampa20noir-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.avel-and-men.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Bracelet20Tampa20noir-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Three strap sizes to fit your favourite watch<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">To offer perfect flexibility and allow you to adapt your collection to the changing seasons and different occasions, the Tampa bracelet comes in three different sizes:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">19 mm Tampa Bracelet<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">: on a Yema Superman or a Baltic Bathyscaphe<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">Tampa 20 mm<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">: on a sub or a stopwatch<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span lang=\"en-us\" xml:lang=\"en-us\">In <b>22 mm<\/b>: on a Seiko diver&#8217;s watch<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span>These suggestions are just a few of the many personalization possibilities offered by the Tampa wristband in Cordura. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>As always with Avel and Men, it is also possible to <strong>create your Tampa bracelet to measure<\/strong>, for example with a different lug or strands of a different size. A production lead time is required.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span>Visit our shop now to order your Tampa watchstrap in <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avel-and-men.com\/fr\/accueil\/64-watchstrap-tampa-black.html\">navy<\/a><\/span> or <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avel-and-men.com\/en\/home\/63-watchstrap-tampa-black.html\">black<\/a><\/span>, or <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avel-and-men.com\/en\/contact-us\">contact us<\/a><\/span> for a custom order.&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"397\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.avel-and-men.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Bracelet20Tampa20noir20sur20voyageuse.jpg\" alt=\"Bracelet Tampa noir en toile Cordura et cuir sur voyageuse cuir\" class=\"wp-image-1126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.avel-and-men.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Bracelet20Tampa20noir20sur20voyageuse.jpg 600w, 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