As with many accessories choosing the right watch straps for your watch can feel like walking a minefield. There are so many things that can go wrong and you definitely don’t want to look like you don’t understand the situation or the watch face you are wearing. Both can be fixed or ruined by a watch strap. So today we’ll go through a short list of do’s and don’ts when choosing a perfect watch strap for the watch you have.
Watch Face type
The first thing is to match your watch face as there are long traditions behind many of the watch types available.
When wearing an elegant/dress watch that is in nature simple and classy, choose thin, understated leather watch strap in neutral classic colors like black, brown or deep blue.
Remember that a diver watch takes its name and many features from using it by the professional divers going deep under the water. That means leather watch strap would go against the character of the watch as it hates water! Go for stainless steel or perlon to keep the look coherent.
Chronographs and military watches bring an old school, often vintage look to the table. That’s why you should go with the theme and choose old leather or (for military watches in particular) nylon NATO watch straps that were originally paired with watches used by the military during the World War II
Your style
A watch and the watch straps are an extension of your overall style and will prominently represent your fashion. That’s why it is very important to own a few different watch faces and a collection of watch straps so you can always feel that you are representing your best self whenever and wherever you go.
Be aware of what you wear and try to amplify it with the watch. Never choose a diver watch when wearing a suit and bring a drop of color to a monotone outfit using a bright colored watch strap.
What to watch for
The quality of the watch strap can be verified in many ways but remember to think about what looks good on you and what brings you joy while wearing. Check if the stitches are even and if the color combination is elegant. Look how even is the dye coloring of the leather and if there’s no stains or darker fragments on the watch strap. Finally, check how it looks like on your wrist and even how it feels. Often times cheap materials can be recognized by simply touching them.
We hope our simple guide will be helpful for you when you’ll be choosing your watch straps in the future. This is one of the most fun ways to make your outfit pop and to accentuate your style and fashion awareness. Check a wide selection of the watch straps, bands, and bracelets on our website and start your adventure with the world of watches!
