Hand-built to order in Australia.

Small-batch production ensures quality and consistency.

Current lead time: 3 weeks.

AQUABORNE AUSTRALIA - DIVE WATCH STRAPS. MILITARY DNA.

In the beginning, there was Waterborne—Australia’s issued dive strap that endured saltwater, sand, and sweat without compromise.

We took that no-nonsense DNA and rebuilt it for the modern operator: refined pull-through classics, engineered elastic systems, and modular architectures that lock in place and disappear on the wrist.

Handcrafted in Australia, field-tested in real conditions. Every Aquaborne balances heritage toughness with everyday resilience—so your watch stays secure, whether you’re diving, training, or just living.

Built for the water. Proven in the field.

Aquaborne Australia logo patch featuring trident and wave emblem symbolising rugged Australian made military inspired watch straps

AQUABORNE STRAP

Born in the water, built for the field”. The Aquaborne is our signature design - inspired by historic military dive straps and re-engineered for modern use. Hand assembled in Australia, each strap balances heritage and performance with materials chosen for strength, comfort and resilience in any environment.

Military dive watch on Aquaborne strap, photographed against comouflage fabric, showcasing rugged tool watch styling.

AQUABORNE STRAP

The Aquaborne strap is a conventional, nylon blended pull through strap. Hand and machine crafted, the Aquaborne is a modern evolution of the Australia’s legendary Waterborne.

$95.00 AUD

(Approx. $65.00 USD | 50 GBP |60euro)

Close-up of a circular emblem with the text 'AQUABORNE AISTRAILIA' and a symbol of two blue wavy lines with a black trident-like icon behind them.

SYSTEM 21 PLATFORM

A modular strap ecosystem built around a 21 mm elastic chassis—compatible across 20–22 mm lugs—engineered for modern tool and dive watches.

Designed to optimise watch stability, carry comfort and adaptability across environments, System-21 enables dual-pass and zero-pass strap architectures within the same technical family.

Field-tested, low-profile, and purpose-built for watches that demand capability on wrist.

The System -21 is includes the HALOPARA R-SPEC, SUBLOK, RISER AND BREACHER PLATFORMS.

Close-up of a circular emblem with the text 'AQUABORNE AISTRAILIA' and a symbol of two blue wavy lines with a black trident-like icon behind them.

HALO PARA R-SPEC

“Zero pass. Maximum stability”

System-21 platform — one width, multiple configurations.

The HALOPARA R-SPEC is the flagship expression of the System-21 platform — a zero-pass elastic strap engineered for speed, stability and low-profile wear. Built around authentic Rapco hardware and French-manufactured military elastic, R-SPEC delivers controlled stretch and secure retention without unnecessary bulk.

Aquaborne HaloPara R-Spec elastic watch strap with milspec French elastic webbing, single pass design built for comfort, stretch, and secure fit

$129.00 AUD

(Approx. $90.00 USD| 70GBP| 85 euro)

HALOPARA R| EMERG

HALOPARA R| SAR

HALOPARA R SPEC | EMERGENCY

High visibility emergency red recovery panel paired with black engineered elastic and black Rapco hardware.

HALOPARA R SPEC | SAR

Signal yellow recovery panel paired with ranger green engineered elastic and black Rapco hardware.

Built with purpose, worn for performance.

LIMITED PRODUCTION RELEASE. ONCE ALLOCATED, THIS CONFIGURATION WILL NO RETURN.

THIS LIMITED EDITION REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF 3MM CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE CASE AND FIXED STRAP BAR ON INTEGRATED STRAP BARS. IT WILL NOT SUIT CWC SBS.

FOR WATCHES WITH TRADITIONAL SPRING BARS THE THE HALOPARA R SPEC IS 2MM THICK AT THE SPRING BAR - STRAP INTERFACE AND SHOULD BE SUITABLE FOR MOST WATCH CASES.

$129.00 AUD

APPROX $90.00 USD | 70 GBP | 85 EURO

The SUBLOK is a dual-pass elastic strap designed for increased watch stability and fine wrist adjustment. Built on the System-21 elastic chassis, SUBLOK balances stretch, compression and control for daily wear and field use.

Compatible with spring bars and fixed bars, it provides a secure platform for contemporary tool watches and heritage divers.

SUBLOK STRAP

System-21 platform — one width, multiple configurations.

Aquaborne System 21 SubLok strap fitted to dive watch, single pass design providing secure fit and reliable performance in water
Two black wristwatches with black straps and round faces lying on a dark green surface.

$129.00 AUD

(Approx. $90.00 USD | 70GBP| 85 euro)

TETHER STRAP

Set once. Stay locked.

The Tether is a dual pass, mil-spec elastic strap. The Tether offers a smooth glide adjustment and a secure, stable fit. Once sized, it delivers a consistent, secure hold. The dual-pass construction increases tension through the strap, improving stability under load while maintaining a low-profile fit.

Compatible with fixed and spring bars. Built on System-21.

Hand-assembled in Australia. Built with purpose. Worn for performance.

$109.00 AUD

Approx. $75.00USD | 60 GBP | 70 euro

RISER STRAP

The RISER is a streamlined single-pass elastic strap built for rapid adjustment and low-profile wear.

Featuring a traditional hook-and-slide closure with an elastic keeper for clean tail management, the RISER offers fast on-the-fly adjustment with a locked-in feel.

Compatible with spring bars and fixed bars, it’s a refined, mission-ready platform for modern tool watches and dive applications.

Hand-assembled in Australia. Built for purpose. Worn for performance.

Aquaborne system 21 Riser straps on field watches placed on Pelican case, military-inspired nylon straps designed for rugged use
Aquaborne System-21 Riser watch strap in black fitted to a black dive watch on a Pelican case surface

Demonstration of the Riser strap secure fit system, showing adjustment, riser engagement, and locked position on wrist.

$109.00 AUD

Approx. $75.00 USD | 60 GBP | 70 euro

RISER | EMERG RISER | SAR

RISER | EMERG

Single-pass pull-through configuration built from French-woven mil-spec engineered elastic.

High visibility emergency red recovery panel paired with black engineered elastic and black PVD hardware.

Designed for low bulk, controlled stretch and rapid adjustment.

RISER | SAR

Single-pass pull-through configuration built from French-woven mil-spec engineered elastic.

Signal yellow recovery panel paired with ranger green engineered elastic and black PVD hardware.

Designed for low bulk, controlled stretch and rapid adjustment.

Built with purpose. Worn for performance

$109.00 AUD

(Approx. $75.00 USD | 60 GBP| 70 euro)

BREACHER STRAP

Low-profile. Fixed-bar ready. Rapid adjustment. Moves with your wrist.

A streamlined single-pass strap engineered for fixed-bar or conventional spring bar watches. Built on the System-21 elastic chassis, BREACHER delivers rapid adjustment with constant tension and secure retention.

Hand-assembled in Australia. Built for purpose. Worn for performance.

Aquaborne system 21 BREACHER strap, a single pass dive watch strap fitted to a dive watch. Durable milspec engineered French elastic strap

$95.00 AUD

(Approx. $65.00 USD| 50GBP| 60 euro)

Aquaborne System-21 Breacher strap recon green with yellow tracer mounted on a black dive watch showing single pass construction and keeper design
Aquaborne System-21 Breacher strap in recon green with yellow tracer fitted to a dive watch, held outdoors in natural light
A circular emblem with the words "AQUABORNE ASTRALIA" around the border. The center features a trident with a stylized water wave design in blue.

COMBAT DIVE WATCH STRAP

“From the bench to your watch, mission ready.”

The combat dive strap is designed for absolute reliability. Machine sewn, field tested and built as either a single or dual pass for secure wear. Tough enough for combat divers, refined enough for everyday carry. Every strap is assembled in Australia with an uncompromising focus on durability and fit.

COMBAT DIVE STRAP

The combat dive strap is a hand crafted, nylon pull through strap built to endure. The CDS uses Zulu loop hardware and is available as either a single or dual pass configuration. The single pass CDS uses a rectangular Aquaborne Australia label whilst the CDS dual pass uses the trident label as illustrated on these examples. The CDS delivers security and adaptability. Inspired by military heritage, made for all conditions.

A wristwatch with a black dial, white markers, and a brown fabric strap resting on a black textured surface, with a clear plastic face shield nearby.
A wristwatch with a blue face and a black strap on a tool cutting mat. In the background, various watch bands and tools are displayed.

$95.00 AUD

(Approx. $65.00 USD | 50 GBP| 60 euro)

COMBAT DIVE STRAP [ Pin Buckle ]

The Combat Dive Strap - PB. Built with the same materials and durability, but uses pin buckle hardware. The CDS PB comes with the same label configuration as detailed above for the single and dual pass options. [Please note the photo below illustrates a customised dual pass iteration with labeling not visible on the external strap]

Two Tudor dive watches with black dials and brown fabric straps, positioned on a beige surface, surrounded by camouflage clothing, a brown pouch, and a pair of brown rope laces.

$95.00 AUD

(Approx $65.00 USD | 50 GBP| 60 euro)

Two wristwatches with brown and red striped NATO straps placed side by side, on a brown surface. The watches have black dials and silver cases, with the left watch showing a 12-hour clock and the right a 24-hour clock and a rotating bezel.