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Basic Bands Watch Strap Fashion

WATCH STRAP STYLE INSPIRATION FOR MARCH 2019

March 9, 2019 by Basic Bands

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 Sinn. Next up is a green silicone strap on the black dial Seiko SNK, a grey NATO strap on a modded Seiko Diver, a brown smooth leather strap on a Hamilton Khaki Field watch, perlon straps from Clover straps, a dark brown leather NATO on a Seiko SARB035 and a navy, white and orange NATO on a black dial Tissot. Lastly, we have some fabric straps, a vintage cognac leather strap on the Patek and some examples of canvas watch strap colors from Barton. Most straps and watches are linked to in the captions.

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Bas & Lokes Winchester bourbon leather watch strap on an Omega Speedmaster
Bas & Lokes Winchester bourbon leather watch strap on an Omega Speedmaster
B&R Bands Brown Leather Strap on an IWC Pilot Watch
B&R Bands Brown Bomber Pilot Watch Band on an IWC Pilot Watch (Amazon link to strap)
B&R Bands Seat Belt NATO Straps in Red & Black
B&R Bands Seat Belt NATO Straps in Red & Black (B&R Website)
Barton Bands Army Green & Linen NATO style strap on an inexpensive Timex Expedition
Barton Bands Army Green & Linen NATO style strap on an inexpensive Timex Expedition
Watch Gecko Geckota K-01 Pilots Watch on a Geckota Winstone (MKII) Vintage Watch Strap
Geckota K-01 Pilots Watch on a Geckota Winstone (MKII) Vintage Watch Strap
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean on an Omega 18mm Alligator Strap by Watch Obsession
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean REF 215.30.40.20.04.001 on an Omega 18mm Alligator Strap by Watch Obsession U.K
Bas & Lokes Pilot Strap on a Sinn 104 watch
B&R Bands Pilot Strap on a Sinn 104 watch
Barton Bands Army Green & Black Elite Silicone on a Citizen Eco-Drive AW1361-10H
Barton Bands Army Green & Black Elite Silicone on a Citizen Eco-Drive AW1361-10H
Crown & Buckle Gray NATO strap on a modded Seiko SKX 007 Diver
Crown & Buckle Gray ballistic nylon NATO strap on a modded Seiko SKX 007 Diver
Watch Gecko Brown Kington Vintage Dress strap on a Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Watch H69429931
Watch Gecko Brown Kington Vintage Dress strap on a Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Watch H69429931
Clover Straps Perlon Colors
Clover Straps Perlon Colors
Crown & Buckle Bridle Leather NATO on a Seiko SARB035
Crown & Buckle Bridle Leather NATO on a Seiko SARB035
Clockwork Synergy Navy White & Orange Classic NATO strap on a Tissot 1853 PRS 516
Clockwork Synergy Navy White & Orange Classic NATO strap on a Tissot 1853 PRS 516
Strap Bandits Fabric Straps
Strap Bandits Fabric Straps
Two-Stitch Vintage Cognac Strap on a very nice Patek Philippe Watch
Two-Stitch Vintage Cognac Strap on a very nice Patek Philippe Watch
Barton Bands Canvas Quick-Release Strap Colors
Barton Bands Canvas Quick-Release Strap Colors (can also purchase via the Barton Website)

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

Filed Under: Inspiration Tagged With: canvas, Citizen, fabric, hamilton, IWC, nato, Omega Seamaster, Omega Speedmaster, perlon, Seiko diver, Seiko SARB, Sinn, timex, Tissot

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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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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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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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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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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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