Warthog™ Suede Calfskin Leather Pilot Watch Band

Size matters! ;)

Getting sizing right matters. Once you know your wrist size and lug size, you can use our filters on our collection pages and search for a watch band that fits you well.

To measure your wrist size:

1. Print our wrist measurement guide. Cut the ruler, wrap it snug, but not tight, around your wrist. Mark the length, lay it flat, and measure with a ruler.
2. Use a tailor's ruler, made out of cloth or fabric. Wrap it snug, but not tight, around your wrist. Mark the length.
3. Use a string. Wrap it snug, but not tight, around your wrist. Mark the length, then lay it flat and measure with a ruler.

To measure your lug size:

1. Look on the back of your existing strap. Many watch bands and rubber straps will have the lug size imprinted on the back of one or both of the straps. This is the fastest method and helps to ensure an exact fit.
2. Print our measurement guide. Put your watch over the millimeter ruler to determine your watch's lug size.
3. Use one of our watch band tools with a printed ruler and use that ruler to determine the lug size.
4. Use a metric ruler or calipers, to measure the space between the lugs. An imperial ruler can also be used if you convert inches to millimeters.
5. Find your watch specifications online. Google " lug width" (eg, "Citizen Promaster Fugo lug width"). Most manufacturers list the lug-to-lug size on their website product pages (look under specifications or details). Common sizes will be 18mm, 20mm, and 22mm.
6. Run it by a watchmaker or jeweler. They will be able to tell you the size between your lugs.

Tips & Tricks

• Find the taper size to match your custom buckle: If you want to reuse an OEM buckle from an existing watch band, our specifications accordion tab contains taper size, if it exists. Some watches do not have a taper. The taper end is where the buckle joins the strap.
• Lug widths with two numbers: Sometimes a watch band will list two sizes, such as 20mm-18mm or 20mm/18mm. The first number is the lug width: you need this to fit the strap to the watch. The second number is the taper width at the buckle, which is used to match our band to an existing buckle.

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The A-10 "Warthog" and the Air Force Armament Museum

Some of the photos above feature the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, nicknamed the “Warthog,” with our Warthog™ suede calfskin leather watch strap in the foreground, and were taken at the Air Force Armament Museum adjacent to Eglin Air Force Base in Valparaiso, Florida.

Over 29 different aircraft are on display at the Air Force Armament Museum, including an AC-130, B-17, B-25, B-52, P-51, A-10, F-15, F-16, F-100, F-101, and many other aircraft from the WWII era to the present.

The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, nicknamed the “Warthog,” is a close air support aircraft designed to destroy tanks, armored vehicles, and other ground targets. Introduced in the 1970s, it is renowned for its durability, survivability, and heavy firepower. Its most iconic feature is the GAU-8/A Avenger 30mm Gatling gun, capable of firing thousands of rounds per minute to shred armored targets.

The A-10 is built to withstand battle damage, with a titanium-armored cockpit, redundant flight controls, and the ability to keep flying even after sustaining heavy hits. Its straight, wide wings allow for excellent low-speed maneuverability and short takeoff/landing performance, making it ideal for supporting troops close to the battlefield. While not fast compared to modern jets, its toughness and effectiveness have earned it a legendary reputation among pilots and ground forces alike.

The Armament

General Characteristics

• Role: Close Air Support (CAS) aircraft
• Crew: 1
• Manufacturer: Fairchild Republic
• First Flight: 1972
• Introduction: 1977
• Status: Still in service (phased retirement underway)
• Length: 53 ft 4 in (16.26 m)
• Wingspan: 57 ft 6 in (17.53 m)
• Height: 14 ft 8 in (4.42 m)
• Wing Area: 506 sq ft (47.0 m²)
• Empty Weight: ~24,959 lb (11,321 kg)
• Max Takeoff Weight: 51,000 lb (23,000 kg)

Powerplant

• Engines: 2 × General Electric TF34-GE-100A turbofan engines
• Thrust: 9,065 lbf (40.3 kN) each

Performance

• Max Speed: 420 mph (676 km/h, Mach 0.56) at sea level
• Cruise Speed: 340 mph (550 km/h)
• Range: ~800 mi (1,287 km) combat radius; ~2,580 mi (4,150 km) ferry with drop tanks
• Service Ceiling: 45,000 ft (13,700 m)
• Rate of Climb: ~6,000 ft/min (30.5 m/s)

Armament

• Primary Cannon: 1 × GAU-8/A Avenger 30 mm seven-barrel Gatling gun
  • Fires up to 3,900 rounds per minute
  • Optimized for anti-armor (tank-killing)
• Hardpoints: 11 total (8 under-wing, 3 under-fuselage)
• Payload Capacity: Up to 16,000 lb (7,260 kg)
• Ordnance Options:
  • AGM-65 Maverick air-to-ground missiles
  • AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles
  • Unguided bombs, cluster munitions
  • Laser- and GPS-guided bombs
  • Rockets and external fuel tanks

Survivability Features

• Titanium “bathtub” cockpit armor protecting the pilot
• Self-sealing fuel tanks
• Redundant flight controls with manual reversion capability
• Designed for battle damage tolerance and safe return