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Basic Bands Watch Strap Fashion

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 watches, the cream dial SNK on a red white and blue NATO, Seiko Pepsi divers on light and dark brown leather straps, and a high quality nylon NATO from Haveston on a Hamilton field watch.

We’ve also got NATOs on a SARB035, a red NATO on the red dial Seiko SNK and then some custom leather straps (a rally strap from Neptune Straps and leather and canvas straps from Two-One-Four straps. Most straps and watches are linked to in the captions.

Timex Waterbury watch on a Watch Gecko Bexley slim watch strap
Timex Waterbury watch on a Watch Gecko Bexley slim watch strap
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Watch on a Barton Bands Gray Silicone strap - picture credit - dp graphics
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Watch on a Barton Bands Gray Silicone strap – picture credit – dp graphics
Seiko Presage Blue Planet Edition on a Beige Reversed Leather strap from Two-Stitch Straps - photo credit seiko_b_
Seiko Presage Blue Planet Edition (link goes to regular blue Seiko Presage, good luck finding the Blue Planet Edition)) on a Beige Reversed Leather strap from Two-Stitch Straps – photo credit seiko_b_
A collection of custom watch straps by 47Ronin Straps
A collection of custom watch straps by 47Ronin Straps
Crown & Buckle Straps on some inexpensive watches
Crown & Buckle Straps on some inexpensive watches (except one). From left to right, Seiko Sarb035, Seiko SNK 807 (blue dial), Seiko Prospex Diver, Timex Weekender, and a Farer.
Bas & Lokes beige Westinghouse handcrafted leather watch strap on an Apple Watch
Bas & Lokes beige Westinghouse handcrafted leather watch strap on an Apple Watch
Barton Bands Crimson & Ivory NATO on a Seiko SNK 803
Barton Bands Crimson & Ivory NATO on a Seiko SNK 803
Seiko Divers on brown leather straps from B&R Bands
Seiko Divers on brown leather straps from B&R Bands
Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Watch H69429931 on a Haveston NATO Invasion Strap
Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Watch H69429931 on a Haveston NATO Invasion Strap
Crown & Buckle Nato Straps on a Seiko SARB035
Crown & Buckle NATO Straps on a Seiko SARB035
Seiko 5 SNK M95 Red Dial by Lexy aka the_real_seiko_girl on a red and white NATO strap
Seiko 5 SNK M95 Red Dial by Lexy aka the_real_seiko_girl on a red and white NATO strap
Brown perforated strap by Neptune Straps on Etsy
Brown perforated strap by Neptune Straps on Etsy
Custom Watch Straps by Two-One-Four straps
Custom Watch Straps by Two-One-Four straps

Also check out our other guides:

  • How to Safely Purchase a Watch Online
  • List of reputable watch strap companies & brands
  • Tools for Replacing A Watch Strap Or Band
  • How to Pick Out The Right Watch Band For Your Watch
  • 5 Tips For Picking Out A New Watch Band Or Strap
  • The Complete Guide to the Orient Bambino Dress Watch
  • Seiko SNK Watch Guide
  • Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Guide
  • How to Fix A Broken Loop On Your Watch Strap

We are an Amazon, Jomashop & Etsy affiliate. Featured photo credit by Lexy.


Filed Under: Inspiration Tagged With: apple watch, hamilton, nato, Seiko diver, Seiko Presage, Seiko SARB, Seiko SNK, timex

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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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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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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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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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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 […]

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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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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.

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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

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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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