Steel & Barnett
Riptide Nautical Cord Bracelet
A handcrafted nautical cord bracelet by Steel & Barnett at Simons, featuring a black braided PPM cord and 316L stainless steel fittings. The bracelet uses a knot closure with a metallic button and includes a signature storage pouch. It measures 6 mm in width and 22 cm in length, and is handmade in Belgium.
- Material
- 316L stainless steel, PPM cord
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, minimal, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Bracelets
Color
Size
Specifications
Nautical-themed cord bracelet with stainless steel details and knot closure.
Knot closure with metallic button, 316L stainless steel, handmade in Belgium, includes storage pouch.
- Material
- 316L stainless steel, PPM cord
- Secondary
- stainless-steel
- Style
- casual, minimal, classic
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, vacation, gift
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Bracelets
Additional Attributes
- 316L stainless steel
- PPM cord material
- Knot closure with metallic button
- Includes signature storage pouch
- Handmade in Belgium
- Width 6 mm
- Length 22 cm
- Nautical style cord bracelet
Product Insights
The Riptide Nautical Cord Bracelet from Steel & Barnett uses a PPM cord that floats, dries quickly, and resists UV fading and stretch, paired with hypoallergenic 316L stainless steel hardware for corrosion-free durability. Handmade in Belgium, its smooth, lustrous cord and rotatable closure enable tangle-free stacking under shirt cuffs or alongside watches, suiting dive and minimalist styles. At 79 CAD, it offers genuine materials and European craftsmanship without designer markup, though only two fixed sizes (18–19 cm or 20–21 cm) are available, limiting fit customization.
Verified claims
- Water resistance
- PPM cord is lighter than nylon or polyester, floats, and dries quickly after swimming.
- UV resistance
- Black PPM cord's carbon-black pigmentation resists UV fading better than polyester or nylon.
- Texture and layering
- PPM cord's smooth, lustrous surface provides a refined feel and lets other bracelets slide without tangling.
- Water performance
- PPM cord does not absorb water and dries quickly, so the bracelet is suitable for swimming and showering.
- Hypoallergenic
- 316L stainless steel is hypoallergenic and unlikely to cause nickel reactions.
- Value
- At 79 CAD, offers genuine 316L steel, PPM cord, and European handcraft without designer markup.
- Craftsmanship
- Handmade in Belgium ensures consistent knot closure and a design story from Antwerp's fashion scene.
- Sizing
- Only two fixed sizes: Small fits 18–19 cm wrists, Medium fits 20–21 cm wrists.
- Fit stability
- PPM cord resists stretch; handcrafted knot keeps fit consistent for years.
- Styling
- Fits under shirt cuffs, pairs with watches, and layers with other bracelets without tangling.
- Cuff clearance
- Flat knot and 6 mm width allow the bracelet to slip under a standard button cuff.
- Watch clearance
- 6 mm width clears watch crown and shirt cuff
- Stacking
- Smooth cord and rotatable closure enable tangle-free stacking
- Style pairing
- Pairs with dive watches and minimalist styles; black and steel suit any watch metal
- Rotatable closure
- Button rotates under the cord for a clean, uninterrupted band.
- Watch pairing
- Black cord and silver steel coordinate with any metal watch.
- Fade resistance
- Carbon-black pigmentation prevents UV fading of the black cord.
- Durability
- PPM cord resists fraying, stretching, and water damage.
- Hardware corrosion
- 316L steel button resists corrosion and maintains brushed silver appearance.
Product record
- Title
- Riptide Nautical Cord Bracelet
- Brand
- Steel & Barnett
- Price
- 79 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A double-loop black braided cord bracelet with multiple silver-tone metal fittings including a circular branded disc and a wedge-shaped clasp, shown lying flat with the front elements visible.
- Cord constructionTwo parallel strands of braided black cord run around the bracelet forming a double-loop profile; the braid texture is visible and the cords lie flat against the surface.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.50 · w 0.74 · h 0.22 (high) - Main claspA matte silver-tone wedge-shaped metal clasp sits at the front-right where the cords converge; it has a flat outer face and angled sides.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.13 (high) - Circular branded discA small round silver-tone metal disc with a black inset bears a single raised character 'B' in the center; the disc sits on the front-left cord end and overlaps the clasp area.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.58 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Disc text“B”
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.62 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Sliding metal tubeA short cylindrical silver-tone metal tube is positioned on the back-left portion of the bracelet where the two cords pass through it.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.52 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - End cap beadA small silver-tone end cap bead is visible near the front-left where the cords loop back; it is cylindrical with a polished finish.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.61 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium) - Occlusion and orientationThe bracelet is shown lying on a flat surface with the front-facing clasp and branded disc visible; cords overlap and create a shadow beneath the front elements.
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft directional lighting from upper left producing subtle shadows; image is centered and cropped to include the bracelet and surrounding negative space.
- Background and surfaceSmooth off-white backdrop and surface with a faint shadow beneath the bracelet, indicating a single flat staging plane.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from the upper-left creates a soft shadow to the lower-right of the bracelet elements.
- Shot compositionSingle product centered horizontally and positioned in the lower half of the frame with generous negative space above.
Colors
black· braided cord#0D0E0Cmatte silver· metal fittings#BABDBAblack· disc inset#0D0E0C- Cord constructionTwo parallel strands of braided black cord run around the bracelet forming a double-loop profile; the braid texture is visible and the cords lie flat against the surface.
- 02
Product
Partial closeup of a double-strand braided black cord bracelet with brushed silver metal end fittings; one end has a circular black inset emblem with raised silver letters.
- Braided cordTwin parallel braided cords forming the visible bracelet body; cords are tightly woven with a subtle reflective thread pattern along the braid.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.88 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.44 · w 0.50 · h 0.24 (high) - Brushed metal end capAngled brushed silver metal end fitting that grips the two cords and tapers toward the decorative emblem; surface shows fine linear texture and soft highlights.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.60 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (high) - Circular emblemRound metal disc attached to the end fitting with a black inset and raised silver letters forming a stylized 'SB' or 'BS' monogram.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.75 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Small metal sliderShort cylindrical brushed metal tube acting as a slider or ferrule on the cord, visible near the top left arc.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.05 · w 0.12 · h 0.11 (high)
Other
Studio shot on a plain light background with soft shadows; image framed as a partial detail closeup of the bracelet, showing top arc and one end detail.
- Background and shadowSmooth off-white background with a soft shadow below the emblem and cords indicating overhead lighting from upper left.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.70 · w 0.50 · h 0.30 (high) - Shot compositionPartial product framing focusing on a detail closeup of the cord and end hardware; parts of the bracelet extend beyond the image edges.
Colors
black· braided cord#141513brushed silver· metal end fittings and slider#BABBB5black inset· emblem inset- Braided cordTwin parallel braided cords forming the visible bracelet body; cords are tightly woven with a subtle reflective thread pattern along the braid.