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THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE SEIKO PRESAGE “COCKTAIL TIME” LINE OF WATCHES

February 9, 2020 by Basic Bands

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Name Seiko Presage Cocktail Time (part of the larger Presage line)Price Range: $300-$500 (depending on version and color combination)Style: Dress watchType: AutomaticWatch Size: 40.5mm Lug width (size of strap where it meets the watch): 20 mmWebsite: Seiko Presage LineupBest Place to Buy: Amazon or a department/watch/jewelry store. Seiko usually sells … [Read more...] about THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE SEIKO PRESAGE “COCKTAIL TIME” LINE OF WATCHES

WATCH BAND OF THE DAY – FEB 3, 2018

February 3, 2018 by Basic Bands

Red Rock Straps Canvas Watch Strap

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 – SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

September 20, 2017 by Basic Bands

Rolex Omega and Longlines Watches on Hirsch straps

Today's bands are courtesy of reddit user Doo_doo and his awesome collection of watches and straps. From left to right we have a Longines Conquest Classic watch with a brown Hirsch Merino strap, an Omega Speedmaster on a black Hirsch Modena alligator leather strap with white stitching, and a Rolex Explorer 1 on an orange Hirsch Caoutchouc rubber strap. Check out the straps … [Read more...] about BAND OF THE DAY – SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

BAND OF THE DAY – AUGUST 8, 2017

August 8, 2017 by Basic Bands

Hodinkee-and-holbens-watch-straps on Tudor and Gycine watches

Today's bands of the day are a light grey suede from Holben's Fine Watch Bands and an aged gray leather strap from Hodinkee, both photographed by Reddit user lil-rap. Both straps have been refitted to add RHD deployant clasps. The watches are a Glycine Airman & Tudor. The Holben's strap is available for around $30 on Amazon or their website. … [Read more...] about BAND OF THE DAY – AUGUST 8, 2017

BAND OF THE DAY – APRIL 14, 2017

April 14, 2017 by Basic Bands

A dark brown Hirsch Modena strap, courtesy of Watchuseek forum user Sebastien. … [Read more...] about BAND OF THE DAY – APRIL 14, 2017

5 TIPS FOR PICKING A NEW WATCH BAND OR STRAP

April 10, 2017 by Basic Bands

Tag Heuer Carrera Watch on Brown Hirsch Speed Alligator Strap

This is one of our guides on watch straps and watches. For more guides, including guides on watch band style and safe places to buy a watch online, check out our guides page. 1. Get the right size Measure the width between your watch lugs (where the strap attaches to the watch) to make sure you’re buying the right size strap. A strap too big will bunch up and pop off or … [Read more...] about 5 TIPS FOR PICKING A NEW WATCH BAND OR STRAP

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE ORIENT BAMBINO DRESS WATCH

April 8, 2017 by Basic Bands

Orient Bambino Version 2

Name Orient BambinoPrice Range: $100-$325 (depending on version and color combination)Style: Dress watchType: AutomaticWatch Size: 40.5mm (42mm for V4).Lug width (size of strap where it meets the watch): 21mm (22mm for V4)Website: https://www.orientwatchusa.com/collections/bambinoWhere to Buy the Orient Bambino: Amazon or Jomashop (search for Orient Bambino in the … [Read more...] about THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE ORIENT BAMBINO DRESS WATCH

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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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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 chose 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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