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

May 24, 2022 by Basic Bands

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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. He gives a basic watch strap color guide, Hello Thomas, and thanks for agreeing to be … [Read more...] about HOW TO PICK OUT THE RIGHT BAND FOR YOUR WATCH – A PRIMER ON WATCH STRAP STYLE

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 – 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 – OCT 25 – BLUE SILICONE ON SEIKO SKX 007 DIVER

October 25, 2018 by Basic Bands

Barton Bands Blue Flatwater Silicone Quick Release Band on a Seiko SKX 007 Diver

Today's awesome strap combination is from Barton Bands. Pictured is a Blue Flatwater Silicone Quick Release Band on a Seiko SKX 007 Diver. You can find Barton Bands on their website or their Amazon store. At around $20, the watch strap is a great band for the price. The watch pictured is a  Seiko SKX 007 diver you can find on Amazon or via our affiliate Jomashop. … [Read more...] about WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – OCT 25 – BLUE SILICONE ON SEIKO SKX 007 DIVER

WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – MAR 5, 2018

March 5, 2018 by Basic Bands

Blue graphic NATO on Seiko Diver

It's time for something a little different. Today's straps are from the HNS Watch Strap Company, makers of colorful printed NATOs (and more regular straps too). Today's bands are shown on a Seiko diver. For more NATOs, check out our Top 5 picks for inexpensive NATO straps on Amazon. … [Read more...] about WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – MAR 5, 2018

WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – FEB 19, 2018

February 19, 2018 by Basic Bands

Crown & Buckle Phalanx Navy Canvas Watch Strap on Seiko Diver

Today's watch strap is a Crown & Buckle Phalanx canvas watch strap on a Seiko diver. You can find the full line of straps on the Crown & Buckle website. … [Read more...] about WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – FEB 19, 2018

WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – FEB 17, 2018

February 17, 2018 by Basic Bands

BandRBands Waterproof Watch Bands on Seiko Diver

Today's strap is a sneak peek of an upcoming brand showcase with B&R Bands. Pictured are waterproof straps for diver watches (Seiko Men's SKX009K2 Diver pictured). Go on over to http://www.bandrbands.com for more watch strap options and keep an eye out for our upcoming post. Edit: Straps are now also available on Amazon. Seiko Men's SKX009K2 Diver - on … [Read more...] about WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – FEB 17, 2018

WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – FEB 8, 2018

February 8, 2018 by Basic Bands

Rolex Sea Dweller Deep Sea D-Blue on Ebony Alligator watch strap with Padding at the lugs and our Fully Integrated Fit FIF upgrades

Today's strap is a preview of our interview with John Glance of Dangerous9 straps. Its an Ebony Alligator watch strap with blue padding on a Rolex Sea Dweller Deep Sea D-Blue. … [Read more...] about WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – FEB 8, 2018

SMALL BRAND SPOTLIGHT – NEPTUNE STRAPS

January 23, 2018 by Basic Bands

Neptune Straps Thick Brown Leather Watch Strap on Seiko Diver watch

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 – NOVEMBER 2, 2017

November 2, 2017 by Basic Bands

Christopher Ward Bronze Pro on Blue Canvas Strap

Christopher Ward is releasing a new watch, the Trident Bronze Pro. We'll let other websites take care of evaluating the watch, we just love the band, a blue webbing canvas strap. … [Read more...] about BAND OF THE DAY – NOVEMBER 2, 2017

BAND OF THE DAY – SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

September 12, 2017 by Basic Bands

Graphic NATO strap on Apollon Chronograph

Today's band is a graphic NATO strap from Cheapestnatostraps.com on a Steinhart Apollon Chronograph. Photograph courtesy of reddit user taifighter84. … [Read more...] about BAND OF THE DAY – SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

BAND OF THE DAY – AUGUST 2, 2017

August 2, 2017 by Basic Bands

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Today's band is a premium braided nylon strap from Crown & Buckle. Shown here on a Rolex Sea Dweller. … [Read more...] about BAND OF THE DAY – AUGUST 2, 2017

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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.
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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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