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
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WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – WATCH GECKO ZULUDIVER
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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