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  • A brown leather belt with a silver buckle is shown laid flat on a white background. The belt is partially unbuckled, displaying both the buckle end and the pointed end with holes.
  • A dark brown leather belt with a silver buckle, coiled in a loose loop on a white background. The belt features visible stitching near the end.
  • A close-up view of a brown leather belt with a gold buckle and metallic rivets, laid flat on a white surface. The belt’s end and buckle are both visible.
  • A woman in a fitted dark dress and a man in a dark suit with a white shirt stand side by side, cropped from shoulders down, both with one hand in their pocket against a plain background.
  • A belt sizing guide chart showing sizes 28 to 40 with corresponding waist measurements from 30 1/2 to 42 1/2. Note advises sizing up if between sizes. Instructions on how to measure waist are included at the top.

    No. 117 Mechanics Belt, Dark Brown

    Regular price 125 USD
    Our No. 117 is a Billykirk classic and a consistent head-turner, versatile enough for jeans or a suit. Inspired by our mentor's grandfather, who crafted similar belts for the auto industry in the 1950s, its genius lies in the details: the leather flap covering the buckle protects car finishes from scratches. Simple. Effective. Pure Americana. We updated the original with a slightly wider strap, refined tips, and our signature hand-stitched details. Guitarists love the 117 because it keeps guitars scratch-free and silent during studio sessions, and motorcyclists appreciate the same flap protecting their gas tanks on the road. PLEASE SEE OUR BELT SIZING GUIDE BELOW TO ENSURE A PROPER FIT.

    Features

    • Made in Pennsylvania, USA
    • Hand-stitched, burnished, and edged
    • Comes in two finishes: matte nickel or brass buckle
    • Leather will stretch about 0.5”

    Materials & Dimensions

    • 8/10-oz. vegetable-tanned, full-grain leather
    • Width: 1.25”

    Care

    Belt Sizing Guide

    Your Billykirk belt size will be 2½ inches smaller than your waist circumference. We recommend measuring your waist to ensure an accurate fit. Here are two easy ways: 

    Method 1: Using a Fabric Tape Measure

    1. Thread the tape measure through your belt loops where you normally wear your belt
    2. Keep the tape snug but not tight — leave space for one finger between the tape and your body
    3. Record your measurement in inches, and check our table below

    Method 2: Using a Piece of String (Watch a video tutorial)

    1. Wrap a piece of string around your waist through your belt loops
    2. Mark where the string meets and lay it flat against a ruler
    3. Record your measurement in inches, and check our table below
    If your waist measurement is: Your Billykirk belt size is:
    30 1/2” 28”
    32 1/2” 30”
    34 1/2” 32”
    36 1/2” 34”
    38 1/2” 36”
    40 1/2” 38”
    42 1/2” 40”


    Sizing tip: If you fall between sizes, we recommend choosing the larger size for the most comfortable fit.

    Have a belt sizing question? Email info@billykirk.com. 

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    Pickup available at the 24/7 concierge at 150 Bay Street