We're a new member of the Amazon influencer program! That means you can find all of our Amazon recommendations in one place on our new Amazon shop, https://www.amazon.com/shop/basic-bands. Many of the strap makers we feature often are on there, so check it out. You'll also find a lot of other highly rated watch straps of all different styles, from NATOs to canvas to leather to … [Read more...] about NEW AMAZON SHOP FOR WATCH STRAPS AND BANDS
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SMALL BRAND SPOTLIGHT – 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 – WOMEN’S 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 OF THE DAY – MANSAREA HEAVY DUTY STRAP
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
SMALL BRAND SPOTLIGHT – CHOICE CUTS INDUSTRIES
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 Joel and Kerri Mills and their small strap making shop: Choice Cuts Industries Name: Joel … [Read more...] about SMALL BRAND SPOTLIGHT – CHOICE CUTS INDUSTRIES
WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – MAR 25, 2018
Today's strap is from one of our favorite custom strapmakers, Toshi Straps in the U.K. If you're in need of a custom strap, they are a great U.K/E.U. supplier and also ship worldwide. We interviewed Rich as part of our custom strapmaker spotlight series, so check out the interview for more pictures of his work. You can find more interviews with custom strap makers on our List … [Read more...] about WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – MAR 25, 2018
SMALL BRAND SPOTLIGHT – TWO ONE FOUR STRAPS
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 Jun Talusan and his Philippines-based shop, Two One Four Straps. Name: Jun Talusan (Two One … [Read more...] about SMALL BRAND SPOTLIGHT – TWO ONE FOUR STRAPS
SMALL BRAND SPOTLIGHT – DANGEROUS9 STRAPS
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 John Glance and his shop, Dangerous9straps. Name: Dangerous9strapsWebsite: … [Read more...] about SMALL BRAND SPOTLIGHT – DANGEROUS9 STRAPS
WATCH BAND OF THE DAY – FEB 3, 2018
Today's band is another great canvas watch strap from Dan at RedRockStraps made from vintage canvas from a Vietnam era medic bag. You can order your own custom watch strap to fit your watch from Dan's RedRockStraps Etsy Shop. … [Read more...] about WATCH BAND OF THE DAY – FEB 3, 2018
BAND OF THE DAY – JANUARY 24, 2018
Today's band is another custom leather watch strap by Patrik of Clover straps. Photograph courtesy of the awesome Watchuseek user Juha Tuomi. If you want to learn more about Patrik and Clover straps, you can find our Basic Bands interview with him here, and the Clover Straps website here. He is also on our list of Custom Watch Strap Makers. … [Read more...] about BAND OF THE DAY – JANUARY 24, 2018
SMALL BRAND SPOTLIGHT – NEPTUNE STRAPS
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 Pavel Slow and his shop, Neptune Straps. Name: Neptune Straps/Pavel SlowWebsite: Etsy … [Read more...] about SMALL BRAND SPOTLIGHT – NEPTUNE STRAPS
BAND OF THE DAY – JANUARY 22, 2018
Today's band is a custom vintage canvas strap from Dan of RedRockStraps on an Omega Speedmaster. Made from a Vietnam era panel marker bag, you can find more of Dan's custom watch straps on the RedRockStraps Etsy Shop. Also check out our list of custom watch strap companies. If you are interested in the watch, you can see prices for the Omega Speedmaster on Jomashop … [Read more...] about BAND OF THE DAY – JANUARY 22, 2018