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Bonklip Style Watch Bracelet Stainless Steel - Vintage Military Ladder Bamboo

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Experts Watches Vintage Bonklip Military Watch Bracelet – Stainless Steel Adjustable Ladder Band

The Bonklip-style watch bracelet is a vintage military classic, inspired by historic designs from Gay Frères and JB Champion. Originally introduced in England in the late 1920s, this bracelet is renowned for its ladder-style link design, lightweight construction, and incredible adjustability — a favorite of British Royal Air Force pilots throughout the 1940s and 1950s.

Our Experts Watches Bonklip bracelet captures the heritage of this historic design with improved modern functionality. It features a spring-loaded clasp for secure and intuitive wear, along with quick-release spring bars for easy installation.

Bonklip or "bamboo-style" stainless steel bands are similar to Komfit watch bracelets, which gained popularity among NASA astronauts for their flexibility and easy wear over spacesuits.

The Leonidas CP-2 Chronograph shown in the photo (not included) is an example of a military-issued timepiece commonly paired with Bonklip-style bracelets for Italian helicopter pilots.


🧭 Key Features – Vintage Stainless Steel Watch Band

  • Design: Authentic ladder-link Bonklip military-style bracelet
  • Material: Stainless Steel 
  • Finish: Brushed and polished vintage aesthetic
  • Wrist Size Range: Fits 15 cm to 21 cm wrists (~6" to 8")
  • Adjustment: Incremental sizing in 5mm steps
  • Clasp: Spring-loaded clasp – secure and user-friendly
  • Attachment: Includes 2 quick-release spring bars
  • Lug Width Options: 18mm or 20mm (Pictured watch uses 20mm)
  • Total Length: Approx. 210mm
  • Thickness: ~2.20mm

Note: Bracelet only – watches and accessories in photos are not included.


🛠️ How to Adjust a Bonklip Bracelet

  1. After securing the bracelet to your watch, slide your hand through the loop (thumb facing inward).
  2. Pull the clasp to the desired position on your wrist.
  3. Fold the excess bracelet length and insert the clasp tab between any two ladder links.
  4. Press the clasp down to lock it securely in place.

This vintage-style adjustment system is quick, secure, and doesn’t require tools.


🔎 Ideal For

  • Vintage military watches with 18mm or 20mm lugs
  • Modern reissues needing a retro stainless steel watch band
  • Collectors of RAF or pilot-style straps
  • Replacement for Komfit-style vintage bracelets
  • Watch enthusiasts looking for a lightweight, breathable bracelet

🎥 Watch It in Action

Check out our installation and demo video on YouTube – just search for @ExpertsWatches Bonklip Bracelet Review to see it in motion.

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