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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

NEW STRAP RELEASE – B&R BANDS TUDOR STYLE WOVEN FABRIC NATO STRAPS

January 25, 2020 by Basic Bands

It's always fun to see new stuff come out of strap companies we like. This time it is B&R bands with some woven fabric NATO straps. Check them out at Bandrbands.com. Note: This is not a paid promotion. We are an Amazon, Etsy & Jomashop affiliate, but we do not accept paid promotions from watch strap companies. Interested in other straps? Check out some … [Read more...] about NEW STRAP RELEASE – B&R BANDS TUDOR STYLE WOVEN FABRIC NATO STRAPS

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 STYLE INSPIRATION FOR JUNE 2019 – AFFORDABLE WATCHES EDITION

June 15, 2019 by Basic Bands

Seiko 5 SNK M95 Red Dial on a Fossil Strap - picture credit by Lexy aka the_real_seiko_girl

This month we're featuring watches under $500 and the watch straps that go on them, along with a few pictures from some custom strap makers. We’ve got the white dial Timex Waterbury on a pink camo strap, the Seiko Presage white dial on a grey silicone strap, the blue dial Presage on a medium brown leather strap, leather NATOs from Crown & Buckle on blue and white dial … [Read more...] about WATCH STRAP STYLE INSPIRATION FOR JUNE 2019 – AFFORDABLE WATCHES EDITION

WATCH STRAP STYLE INSPIRATION FOR MARCH 2019

March 9, 2019 by Basic Bands

Bas & Lokes Winchester bourbon leather watch strap on an Omega Speedmaster

Today we’ve got a bourbon medium brown strap on a Speedy, a brown with white stitching pilot strap on an IWC Pilot watch, some red and black seat belt nylon straps, an olive and white strap on a white dial Timex Expedition, some vintage leather straps on Geckota watches, a beautiful white alligator strap on a white dial Omega Seamaster, and a B&R Bands pilot strap on a … [Read more...] about WATCH STRAP STYLE INSPIRATION FOR MARCH 2019

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

BRAND SPOTLIGHT- DALUCA STRAPS

February 17, 2019 by Basic Bands

DaLuca Straps French Ammo Military Group Watch Straps

Name: DaLuca StrapsWebsite: https://www.DaLucaStraps.com, Amazon StorefrontLocation: San Diego,CA What: We handcraft watch straps for just about every brand out there and have a line of leather goods as well that we design and manufacture in house. These items include wallets, belts, handbags, keychains, dog leashes and collars as well as some custom one … [Read more...] about BRAND SPOTLIGHT- DALUCA STRAPS

WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – NEW PERLON NATOS STRAPS BY CLOCKWORK SYNERGY

December 7, 2018 by Basic Bands

Clockwork Synergy Perlon NATO Strap

Today's strap is something we haven't seen before. A NATO strap made in the style of perlon straps. Does it work? You be the judge. You can find Clockwork Synergy's straps on their website or on Amazon. … [Read more...] about WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – NEW PERLON NATOS STRAPS BY CLOCKWORK SYNERGY

BAND OF THE DAY – SEPT 3, 2018

September 3, 2018 by Basic Bands

Barton Bands Jetson NATO Strap

We're really loving the style of these Barton Bands Jetson NATO straps. On the right we have an Orient Defender on a Slate Grey & Tan Jetson NATO style strap, and on the left we have a Black & Grey Jetson NATO on a Richard LeGrand Odyssea Watch. You can find all the bands on the Barton website, or on their Amazon Store. You can find the Orient Defender, a relative … [Read more...] about BAND OF THE DAY – SEPT 3, 2018

WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – MAY 8, 2018

May 8, 2018 by Basic Bands

Clockwork Synergy Classic Nato Watch Strap Sky blue kahki

Today's straps showcase the awesome NATO collection from Clockwork Synergy. If you're in the market for a NATO band, they're a good strap maker for the price, with a lot of their straps coming in at under $20. You can check out their store on Amazon or their website. Lastly, check out our Top 5 picks for inexpensive NATO straps on Amazon. … [Read more...] about WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – MAY 8, 2018

WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – MAR 23, 2018

March 23, 2018 by Basic Bands

Benetto Cinturini ZULUDIVER Rubber Watch Strap by Watch Gecko on a Tudor

Today's strap is from Watch Gecko's ZULUDIVER collection. An Italian rubber watch straps for divers, shown here on a Tudor Watch. You can check out all versions of the ZULUDIVER  line at the Watch Gecko Website. … [Read more...] about WATCH STRAP OF THE DAY – MAR 23, 2018

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

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  • List of Watch Strap Companies
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  • 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.

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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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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