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Basic Bands Watch Strap Fashion

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New Strap Release – Padded Vintage Collection from B&R Bands

May 31, 2020 by Basic Bands

We love it when strap companies release new strap collections. This time we're featuring the Padded Vintage Collection from B&R Bands made with Italian & Horween leathers. Check them out below and visit B&R Bands if you're interested. Check out our other watch guides … [Read more...] about New Strap Release – Padded Vintage Collection from B&R Bands

Gallery of Popular Bauhaus/Minimalist Watches

March 12, 2020 by Basic Bands

Nomos Tangente Sport

Below we’ve gathered a collection of popular Bauhaus and minimalist watches. This segment is dominated on the semi-luxury end by Nomos, and in the mid-range price bracket the Junghans Max Bill is incredibly popular. Stowa makes a nice alternative in the Antea and Junkers also has a lot of options, but is hard to buy outside of Europe. For those looking for a Bauhaus watch under … [Read more...] about Gallery of Popular Bauhaus/Minimalist Watches

Watch strap inspiration – Spring 2020

March 6, 2020 by Basic Bands

Black square scale alligator strap from Molequin on a Reverso Watch

For our March 2020 watch strap fashion showcase, we have some custom strap makers doing excellent work crafting some straps for some expensive watches, the Panerai and the Patek. You can read interviews with custom watch strap makers on our blog. We also two rectangular watches featured today, the Men's Vintage Patek Reverso on a black alligator strap by Molequin, and the … [Read more...] about Watch strap inspiration – Spring 2020

BRAND SPOTLIGHT – BLUSHARK STRAPS

November 4, 2019 by Basic Bands

Name: BlueShark Straps (Run by Joe Scarpati)Website: blusharkstraps.comAmazon storefront: LinkWhat do you sell: Watch bands, primarily nylon and silicone What are the origins of the company: I started the business in 2015 with the goal of providing nylon watch bands comparable in quality to luxury manufacturers' offerings, but at a fraction of the price. What … [Read more...] about BRAND SPOTLIGHT – BLUSHARK STRAPS

WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – HAVESTON M-22 A2

February 24, 2019 by Basic Bands

Haveston Tool Watch Straps - M-22 A2 strap

Today's strap is from Haveston Tool Watch Straps, maker of fine canvas and premium nylon weave straps. If you're looking for a high quality "seatbelt" NATO-style strap, then Haveston is a place to check out. They have a large selection of military inspired color schemes. The strap shown is a M-22 A2, based on the 1942 US Navy camouflage scheme "Measure-22" utilized on … [Read more...] about WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – HAVESTON M-22 A2

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

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE SEIKO SNK WATCH LINE

January 13, 2019 by Basic Bands

Barton Bands Green Canvas Strap on a Seiko SNK 805

Name: Seiko 5 SNK line Price Range: $65-95 (depending on color & sales)Style: Military/Casual Type: AutomaticWatch Size: 37 mmLug width: (size of the strap where it meets the watch): 18 mmBest Place to Buy: Almost anywhere, Amazon will usually have the best price. Seiko avoids selling these on their website, (they have similar upscale models instead). Note: We are an … [Read more...] about THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE SEIKO SNK WATCH LINE

WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – MAR 25, 2018

March 25, 2018 by Basic Bands

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

Seiko 5 SNK803, SNK805, SNK807, SNK809 and SNKM95 Watch Strap Inspiration

February 14, 2018 by Basic Bands

Seiko 5 Watch Strap Inspiration on Pinterest

Find a new watch strap for your Seiko 5 SNK by checking out our Seiko watch strap inspiration board on Pinterest. Be sure to check out our list of reputable Custom Watch Strap Makers as well for more strap inspiration. Our new Guide to the Seiko 5 SNK Watch Line has just been finished! This awesome yet inexpensive watch can usually be found for around $70, so check … [Read more...] about Seiko 5 SNK803, SNK805, SNK807, SNK809 and SNKM95 Watch Strap Inspiration

SMALL BRAND SPOTLIGHT – DANGEROUS9 STRAPS

February 9, 2018 by Basic Bands

Chopard Mille Miglia on Ebony Alligator Rally Watch strap Stitched with Butterscotch Linen.

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

BAND OF THE DAY – JANUARY 22, 2018

January 22, 2018 by Basic Bands

Vintage canvas strap by Red Rock Straps on Omega Speedmaster

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

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  • 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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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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