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WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – WATCH GECKO ZULUDIVER

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Today's strap is a ZULUDIVER (MKII) 400 rubber strap in black, by Watch Gecko, shown here on a Seiko SKX009 watch. The rubber is embossed with a carbon fiber surface treatment and it comes with a folding buckle that allows micro-adjustments for a perfect fit. Additionally, the strap is reversible for a different texture and you can cut it to length (the buckle hides the … [Read more...] about WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – WATCH GECKO ZULUDIVER

WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – B&R BANDS BLAZE HORWEEN STRAP

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Today's strap is from the awesome folks over at B&R Bands, this one is from the Horween leather collection. The strap is the Blaze Horween Classic Vintage Watch Band. Check out their website or the B&R Band Storefront on Amazon for more great straps. The watch is a Hamilton Field Mechanical, a great choice in the sub-$500 field watch category. Check it out on Amazon, … [Read more...] about WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – B&R BANDS BLAZE HORWEEN STRAP

SMALL BRAND SPOTLIGHT – FREDDIE MATARA

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Watch strap making isn’t just limited to major brands and big shops; across the world there are small strapmakers making a living designing unique and custom straps. Our small brand spotlight series interviews these strapmakers to see what makes them tick. Today the spotlight is on Freddie Matara and his incredible cuff-style leather watch straps custom made to fit a watch … [Read more...] about SMALL BRAND SPOTLIGHT – FREDDIE MATARA

BASIC BANDS 2018 WATCH STRAP & ACCESSORIES GIFT GUIDE

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Hello everyone, and welcome to the 2018 edition of the Basic Bands Watch Strap & Accessories Gift Guide! We're here to help you find that perfect someone (or yourself) the perfect gift this holiday season. We've divided the guide up into sections, so skip ahead to the one that interests you most. First we have perfect combos, the strap and watch match-ups we've seen this … [Read more...] about BASIC BANDS 2018 WATCH STRAP & ACCESSORIES GIFT GUIDE

WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – HANDMADE ITALIAN LEATHER BY GECKOTA

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Today's straps are by Watch Gecko, a strap shop in the U.K. Its a good option for those who aren't U.S. based and are looking for some watch straps since you can purchase in pounds or euros. Shown here is their simple handmade Italian leather strap. The watch on the left is a Seiko SKX009 diver (around $200), while the watch on the right is the way more expensive Tudor Black … [Read more...] about WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – HANDMADE ITALIAN LEATHER BY GECKOTA

WATCH ACCESSORY OF THE DAY – CROWN & BUCKLE WATCH ROLL

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We're shaking it up a bit today and showing off a great watch accessory, the Crown & Buckle Warren Watch Roll.  An excellent gift for someone who collects watches and a great way to travel with your collection or a place to store all your watch straps. You can find more watch rolls and watch straps on the Crown & Buckle website. If you’re in the market for a new … [Read more...] about WATCH ACCESSORY OF THE DAY – CROWN & BUCKLE WATCH ROLL

WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – BAS & LOKES LIGHT GREY SUEDE STRAP ON LUM-TEC WATCH

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Today's strap is from Bas & Lokes, purveyors of beautiful watch straps. The model shown is the Bas & Lokes BOURNE light grey padded suede watch strap on a Lum-Tec watch. If you're in the market for a new band or watch, check out our other guides: Safe Places to Buy a Watch Online Tools for Replacing A Watch Strap or Band How to Pick Out The Right Watch Band For … [Read more...] about WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – BAS & LOKES LIGHT GREY SUEDE STRAP ON LUM-TEC WATCH

WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – BROWN CLOCKWORK SYNERGY STRAP ON A SEIKO SNK 809

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Today's strap is a budget friendly combination perfect for a gift or to dress up a watch. The strap is a Clockwork Synergy Autumn Brown Suede Leather Band and the watch is a Seiko SNK 809. You can usually buy both on Amazon for under $140, but sales on the watch often bring that down to closer to $110. All around a great strap/watch combo. You can find the strap on … [Read more...] about WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – BROWN CLOCKWORK SYNERGY STRAP ON A SEIKO SNK 809