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WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – MANSAREA HEAVY DUTY STRAP

February 23, 2019 by Basic Bands

Heavy duty watch strap by custom strap maker Mansarea in Spain

Today's awesome watch strap is from a small custom watch strap maker in Spain. Jose Manuel Martín and the shop MANSAREA have some pretty fabulous straps, which of course can be customized for any watch. This particular strap is a heavy duty brown calf leather. Check out their shop on Etsy if you're interested in ordering a custom strap. Prices for most straps range from $50 … [Read more...] about WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – MANSAREA HEAVY DUTY STRAP

BRAND SPOTLIGHT- DALUCA STRAPS

February 17, 2019 by Basic Bands

DaLuca Straps French Ammo Military Group Watch Straps

Name: DaLuca StrapsWebsite: https://www.DaLucaStraps.com, Amazon StorefrontLocation: San Diego,CA What: We handcraft watch straps for just about every brand out there and have a line of leather goods as well that we design and manufacture in house. These items include wallets, belts, handbags, keychains, dog leashes and collars as well as some custom one … [Read more...] about BRAND SPOTLIGHT- DALUCA STRAPS

WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – WATCH GECKO ZULUDIVER

February 2, 2019 by Basic Bands

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

January 27, 2019 by Basic Bands

B&RBands Blaze Horween Classic Vintage Watch Band on a Hamilton Watch

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

WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – CROWN & BUCKLE BLACK LABEL

January 19, 2019 by Basic Bands

Crown & Buckle Black Label Season 3 Berit on an Omega Speedmaster Professional

Today's strap is part of Crown & Buckle's Black Label collection, now in it's 3rd season. The strap shown here is the "Berit," on an Omega Speedmaster Professional watch. … [Read more...] about WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – CROWN & BUCKLE BLACK LABEL

SMALL BRAND SPOTLIGHT – FREDDIE MATARA

January 2, 2019 by Basic Bands

Custom Brown Leather Cuff Watch Strap by Freddie Matara

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

WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – NEW PERLON NATOS STRAPS BY CLOCKWORK SYNERGY

December 7, 2018 by Basic Bands

Clockwork Synergy Perlon NATO Strap

Today's strap is something we haven't seen before. A NATO strap made in the style of perlon straps. Does it work? You be the judge. You can find Clockwork Synergy's straps on their website or on Amazon. … [Read more...] about WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – NEW PERLON NATOS STRAPS BY CLOCKWORK SYNERGY

BASIC BANDS 2018 WATCH STRAP & ACCESSORIES GIFT GUIDE

November 20, 2018 by Basic Bands

Tag Heuer Carrera Watch on Brown Hirsch Speed Alligator Strap

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

November 18, 2018 by Basic Bands

Watch Gecko Simple Handmade Italian Leather Strap on Seiko SKX009 and Tudor Black Bay

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 STRAP OF THE DAY – BLUE ALLIGATOR BY DANGEROUS9

November 5, 2018 by Basic Bands

Nomos Orion 33 on Azure Bleu Alligator by Dangerous 9 Straps

Today's incredible strap is from John at Dangerous9 straps, a custom watch strap maker. Shown here is the Azure Blue Alligator on a Nomos Orion watch. Check out more of John's straps and read his interview with us on our List of Custom Watch Strap Makers page. You can find the watch on our affiliate Jompashop here. … [Read more...] about WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – BLUE ALLIGATOR BY DANGEROUS9

WATCH ACCESSORY OF THE DAY – CROWN & BUCKLE WATCH ROLL

November 1, 2018 by Basic Bands

Crown & Buckle Warren Watch Roll

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 – STRAP BANDITS HUDDERSFIELD FABRIC WATCH STRAP

October 31, 2018 by Basic Bands

Strap Bandits Huddersfield Fabric Quick Release Strap

Today's strap shakes things up a bit. Its a Strap Bandit's Huddersfield fabric quick release watch strap. You can find all of their funky fabric patterns & textures patterns on the Strap Bandits website. … [Read more...] about WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – STRAP BANDITS HUDDERSFIELD FABRIC WATCH STRAP

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  • We hope you enjoy our blog on watch strap fashion. Here are some places to start:
  • List of Watch Strap Companies
    List of Custom Watch Strap Makers
  • Interviews with Watch Strap Makers & Brands
  • Primer on Watch Strap Style | Style Inspiration | Watch strap examples by color & type
  • Tools for changing a strap | Fixing a broken strap loop
  • Guide to safely purchasing a watch online.
  • Watch Guides: Orient Bambino | Seiko SNK | Seiko Presage.
  • Shop our Amazon recommendations | Inexpensive NATO straps on Amazon

See our watch guides

Hybrid Sand Woven Fabric Tudor NATO strap on a Tudor Black Bay Dive Watch

Watch Strap Color Guide & Inspiration

We get a lot of questions here at the Basic Bands watch strap blog, and often that question is about which watch strap color goes with which color watch dial or type of watch. If you’re wondering about that too, we’re here to help.

It’s not possible to list every watch type and style and the colors and types of straps that go well with them, so we’ve started Pinterest boards to give you more inspiration. Other sources of watch strap ideas include Reddit’s r/Watchbands and Instagram.If you don’t use Pinterest, you can find images by clicking on tags in the sidebar or using the Inspiration category at the top of the page.

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THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE SEIKO PRESAGE “COCKTAIL TIME” LINE OF WATCHES

Welcome to the Basic Bands guide to the Seiko Presage “Cocktail Time” line of watches. These watches, nicknamed after the elaborate cocktails fashioned by Shinobu Ishigaki, are an incredibly popular line of dress watches from Seiko. Combining the reliability and affordability of a Seiko with some amazingly gorgeous dials, these watches have become one of the most popular affordable dress watches in the market.

Barton Bands Green Canvas Strap on a Seiko SNK 805

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE SEIKO SNK WATCH LINE

The Seiko 5 line of SNK watches are highly recommended as an inexpensive way to get into automatics. The watches are great for kids as a first watch and an excellent casual watch for adults. It meets all the check boxes for a good looking watch from a great brand at a great price.

Kids (and parents) will love the sub-$100 price, the good design and the ability to mix and match watch straps. It can be a first watch for a kid or a nice watch for a teenager that can go with a lot of outfits.

Tag Heuer Carrera Watch on Brown Hirsch Speed Alligator Strap

BASIC BANDS 2018 WATCH STRAP & ACCESSORIES GIFT GUIDE

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 […]

Seiko Turtle Watch on Barton Bands Canvas Strap

BEST PLACES TO BUY WATCH STRAPS ONLINE

A common question we get is where to buy watch straps, who is reputable, and how to choose among the different options. On this page, we have listed the major strap companies and brands, divided by category. Most places ship internationally, but we have listed out companies that are outside the U.S. if you’re looking […]

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SAFE PLACES TO BUY WATCHES ONLINE – A GUIDE TO ONLINE WATCH PURCHASING

Watches make good gifts for birthdays, weddings and special occasions like graduations. But if you don’t purchase a watch often, it’s hard to know where to look first for the best deal, the best warranty & a guarantee of authenticity. Most people find that the online watch purchasing experience is fragmented and fraught with fakes and high prices. This article explains how to pick an online watch store.

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BASIC BANDS 2017 WATCH STRAP AND BAND GIFT GUIDE

So you’re looking for a strap? Maybe the person you’re shopping for already has a nice watch and you’d love to match it with a nice strap. Or maybe you’re buying a watch and you’re looking for strap ideas to complement the stock band. Or maybe you just got a new watch and you’d like to spice it up with a new leather or NATO strap. Well, you’ve come to the right place. We’re Basic Bands, and we loooove watch straps.

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TOOLS FOR REPLACING A WATCH STRAP OR BAND

The basic tool for changing a watch strap is called a spring bar tool, also called a strap removal tool, watch pin tool , or a Burgeon tool, after the Swiss company that makes them. It looks like a pencil, with a metal fork on one end to pinch the spring bar while you apply pressure, and a pin on the other end to push out spring bars or bracelets on watches or buckles that have holes all the way through (drilled lugs). Most nice spring bar tools are well machined and come with removable ends for different size forks.

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HOW TO PICK OUT THE RIGHT BAND FOR YOUR WATCH – A PRIMER ON WATCH STRAP STYLE

If you’re new to watchbands or looking to buy a gift for that special someone, knowing how to pick out the right watch strap is difficult. We interviewed Thomas Lathrop, CEO of popular watchband company Crown & Buckle, for some tips on matching up the right band to your watch.

Tag Heuer Carrera Watch on Brown Hirsch Speed Alligator Strap

5 TIPS FOR PICKING A NEW WATCH BAND OR STRAP

Ever wondered how to get the right strap for your watch that will fit right? See our guide for watch strap sizing, watch strap pin tools and watch strap materials.

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