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Start ShoppingWhat factors should you bear in mind when choosing the best watch strap
? Read this article to discover our tips.
When it comes to breathing new life into a watch by replacing the strap, there are several things to bear in mind to ensure the new strap fits perfectly with the watch’s style and your lifestyle. The question we want to answer is: what should you bear in mind when choosing a new watch strap?
The brand and style of the watch; the type of material used for the strap; safety requirements and personal taste are some of the factors that can influence the choice of a new watch
strap or band
.
The watch strap also reflects your personal style. Buying a new strap is an excellent way to breathe new life into your watch collection. Without further ado, here are the factors to consider.
1 – The style and brand of the watch
When looking for the best option for a new strap for your watch, the style or type of watch will inevitably influence your choice. Therefore, it often makes perfect sense to opt for a strap similar to your watch’s original one. For example, if your watch has a distinctly classic style, such as a Hugo Boss model, with a genuine
black padded leather strap
, it wouldn’t make much sense to opt for a sporty silicone strap
. The watch has a classic style and, as such, the strap should match that style.
2 – The type of material used for the strap
Genuine leather, stainless steel, silicone or nylon are examples of the materials most commonly used in the manufacture of watch straps. What is the best option for a leather strap
? What type of buckle is most suitable for my watch? These are some questions to bear in mind when buying a new watch strap
.
If you do not intend to expose your watch to water and wish to replace a stainless steel strap
, a genuine leather strap
could be an excellent choice. The style of the leather strap can also vary. You can choose a smooth leather strap or one with a quilted crocodile-skin pattern.
3 – Essential security for your watch
Most stainless steel straps
feature a mechanism with a push-button and a butterfly clasp, thereby providing greater security for the watch. However, if the strap does not have a safety clasp, it may be worth reconsidering your choice and opting for a strap that provides extra security for your watch. NATO straps
(available in a wide range of colours) are the most secure; when fitted correctly, it is highly unlikely that your watch will fall dramatically from your wrist to the floor.
4 – Your Lifestyle and the Watch
Your lifestyle should influence your choice of strap. How will you be using your watch? Will you be using it for more relaxed activities, diving, or extreme sports? Or will you wear it only in the office or on a relaxed weekend outing?
If you use your watch in harsher environments, it is best to choose more robust straps made from materials that do not damage easily, such as FKM rubber and nylon.
5 – Multiple watches… multiple straps
If you have a varied lifestyle, and if your budget allows, one way to solve the problem is to have several watches, each suited to different activities.
You could have a Timberland watch and wear it with a sporty rubber strap
, or simply have a Seiko watch with a NATO strap
(it’s a perfect match).
6 – Is the original strap worn out or damaged?
You may simply need a new strap for your watch because the original one is already quite damaged. In that case, NorteSpring, as a specialist in the sale of replacement watch straps
, will be your saviour. You can choose from a wide range of leather
, rubber, nylon and metal straps
, all made from materials of the same quality as the original strap. The main difference from the original straps is the price.
7 – Your personal tastes
Once you’ve considered all the technical specifications involved in choosing a new strap (the watch’s style and brand, material and safety), the best option now comes down to your personal preferences and tastes. You may decide whether to match or contrast the colour of the strap with the colours of the dial, or simply add further colour and texture details by choosing a bolder strap for your watch.
It is important to maintain a balance between the size of the watch face and the width and thickness of the strap. For example, a thin strap will not look right on a Timberland watch, where the faces tend to be thicker.
8 – Talk to other watch enthusiasts
Choosing the best strap for your watch
is often made difficult by the vast range available on the market. There are various materials, different quality levels and a wide range of prices.
If you’re willing to do without the Timberland, Hugo Boss, Seiko, Police, OMEGA, etc. logo, you can find replacement straps of excellent quality for less than half the price.
If you’re still unsure about the best strap for your watch, send us an email or give us a call; we’d be delighted to share our advice to help you choose the best strap for your watch.