Men's watch straps

Men's watch straps

The strap that holds your watch to your wrist is more important than you may think. Of course, without it, your watch would not stick to your wrist very well, but the strap is also an important part of the overall style of your watch.

A new strap can give an entirely different look to a watch you've had for ages, and make you fall in love with it all over again. A strap is also much cheaper than a new watch and therefore offers a great option for making your old watch look brand new again. Let's have a look at the different types of straps you can get for your watch collection.

Leather watch straps

Leather straps are very popular because of their versatility. They are often worn with more formal wear, but will also look great with more casual outfits.

There are many different qualities of leather watch straps available, from imitation leather to premium quality vegetable tanned leather. Generally, the better the quality of the leather, the higher the price will be.

Leather is versatile, but one thing to keep in mind is that it does not like water. So if you plan to wear your watch in the water a lot, it would be better to opt for a different material such as rubber, silicone, or some type of plastic.

Rubber/silicone/plastic straps

Any of these strap materials will give your watch a much more casual appearance and are great for wearing it while swimming or during any other activity that may involve water or a lot of sweat.

These straps are also cheap, so if you want to buy one all-around watch that you can use for any occasion, it may be a good idea to get a water resistant watch with a leather strap and then buy an extra rubber strap for on those more active days.