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THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE ORIENT BAMBINO DRESS WATCH

May 8, 2022 by Basic Bands

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)Where to Buy the Orient Bambino: Amazon Pros: Great price, frequently on sale from watch sellers even when full priced on the Orient website.Fantastic … [Read more...] about THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE ORIENT BAMBINO DRESS WATCH

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE SEIKO SNK WATCH LINE

April 13, 2022 by Basic Bands

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

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

February 14, 2018 by Basic Bands

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

BAND OF THE DAY – OCTOBER 25, 2017

October 25, 2017 by Basic Bands

Today's band is again courtesy of Watchuseek forum user Sebastien and his awesome photography. The strap is a ColaReb Roma Distressed Leather Watch Strap and the watch is a Seiko Alpinist. You can find more straps on the ColaReb Roma website or this specific strap here on Amazon. … [Read more...] about BAND OF THE DAY – OCTOBER 25, 2017

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 […]

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.

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE ORIENT BAMBINO DRESS WATCH

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE SEIKO SNK WATCH LINE

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

BAND OF THE DAY – OCTOBER 25, 2017

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