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5 FUN CUSTOM APPLE WATCH BANDS ON ETSY

May 1, 2022 by Basic Bands

Black Grey and Red NATO Style Apple Watch Band by Nyloon

If you're looking to replace your Apple Watch band but don't like the looks of those prices in the Apple store, check out Etsy. Its a great place to source some fantastic styles that aren't going to necessarily break the bank. We've found five fun bands for you to check out, links are in the captions of each picture. We are an Etsy affiliate. Support our blog by … [Read more...] about 5 FUN CUSTOM APPLE WATCH BANDS ON ETSY

BRAND SPOTLIGHT- DALUCA STRAPS

April 30, 2022 by Basic Bands

DaLuca Straps French Ammo Military Group Watch Straps

Name: DaLuca StrapsWebsite:  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 off items. What materials do you use in your … [Read more...] about BRAND SPOTLIGHT- DALUCA STRAPS

WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – WOMEN’S APPLE WATCH STRAP BY OLEKSYNPRANNYK

February 26, 2022 by Basic Bands

Custom Leather Apple Watch Strap by OLEKSYNPRANNYK

Today's strap is from a small custom strapmaker in North Carolina, OleksynPrannyk. It is a custom Apple watch strap with a double band. Like most 3rd-party watch straps, it comes with the hardware to easily put it on your Apple watch. Check out their Etsy shop or their website for more great custom work including other leather goods like dopp kits, groomsmen bags and of … [Read more...] about WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – WOMEN’S APPLE WATCH STRAP BY OLEKSYNPRANNYK

WATCH STRAP STYLE INSPIRATION FOR JUNE 2019 – AFFORDABLE WATCHES EDITION

June 15, 2019 by Basic Bands

Seiko 5 SNK M95 Red Dial on a Fossil Strap - picture credit by Lexy aka the_real_seiko_girl

This month we're featuring watches under $500 and the watch straps that go on them, along with a few pictures from some custom strap makers. We’ve got the white dial Timex Waterbury on a pink camo strap, the Seiko Presage white dial on a grey silicone strap, the blue dial Presage on a medium brown leather strap, leather NATOs from Crown & Buckle on blue and white dial … [Read more...] about WATCH STRAP STYLE INSPIRATION FOR JUNE 2019 – AFFORDABLE WATCHES EDITION

WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – AUG 16, 2018

August 16, 2018 by Basic Bands

Cordura Apple Watch Strap by Clockwork Synergy

The straps we're showcasing today are Clockwork Synergy's Cordura Apple Watch straps. Lots of colors available, and the quick-release mechanism makes it easy to change them out. You can find the straps on the Clockwork Synergy website or on their Amazon shop. The watch of course, can be found at Apple or on Amazon. … [Read more...] about WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – AUG 16, 2018

WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – FEB 13, 2018

February 13, 2018 by Basic Bands

Gray Perforated Apple Watch band by 02Leather

Time for something a little different. Today's strap is a custom Gray Perforated Apple Watch band by Etsy seller O2Leather. Head on over there for more custom Apple Watch band options and other leather goods. Also check out our list of custom watch strap makers and our Apple Watch strap collection on our Basic Bands Amazon recommendation list. … [Read more...] about WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – FEB 13, 2018

LIST OF CUSTOM WATCH STRAP COMPANIES

December 11, 2017 by Basic Bands

Burgundy Butter Watch Strap by Toshi Straps

List of Custom Watch Strap Makers (alphabetical)Most custom watch strap makers ship worldwide. If you're looking for a local supplier, strap makers outside the U.S. have their location noted in parenthesis. If we've done an interview with the strapmaker, that is noted too. You can read all the interviews in one place here. Pro-tip: Buy these quick release spring bars off … [Read more...] about LIST OF CUSTOM WATCH STRAP COMPANIES

BAND OF THE DAY – JULY 16, 2017

July 16, 2017 by Basic Bands

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Today's band is the Desert Patrol Apple Watch band from WatchGecko. … [Read more...] about BAND OF THE DAY – JULY 16, 2017

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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

 

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Brown suede rally tropic watch strap by Maverick Custom Handmade

HOW TO FIX A BROKEN LOOP ON YOUR WATCH STRAP

Most watch bands have one or two loops on the strap to keep the bracelet or band from flopping around on your wrist. Known by different names like hoop, retainer, loop, these loops are officially called “keepers,” and they can sometimes fall off and break. Leather or cloth keepers will disintegrate through wear and tear from moisture or sweat, while rubber ones can become brittle and snap.
The good news is that you can fix a broken watch hoop in several ways. The easiest way is to buy a replacement loop on Amazon and put it on the strap. Rubber loops can sometimes be stretched over the buckle, but for most replacement loops you must disconnect the strap or buckle to get the new loop on. Important: make sure you buy the correct width loop, measured in millimeters.

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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.

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THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE ORIENT BAMBINO DRESS WATCH

Simply put, the Orient Bambino is probably the best affordable dress watch out there. A fantastic option for your first watch, it takes a movement from a reliable watch company and puts it in an incredible looking package. Earlier generations can be bought for just over $100, while the most popular style from the new generation will be closer to $300 (although it frequently goes on sale).

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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.

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 […]

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.

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.

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 […]

Clockwork Synergy Two-Piece NATO Strap

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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