Perlon Strap

A braided, woven nylon watch strap that threads through a small buckle. Lighter and more refined than a NATO strap, Perlon works well on dress watches and adds a European, vintage flair.

Category: Accessories.

In men's style, "perlon strap" belongs to the Accessories family of terminology. For the full A–Z reference of men's fashion and grooming vocabulary, see the Men's Style Glossary.

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