I’ve had a rare streak lately. The last three watches I’ve purchased, I haven’t had to change the straps. I’m pretty particular when it comes to watch bands. It’s a big factor in how the watch looks and huge in how it feels to wear. I often order a new strap before I even get the watch. I personally hate metal link bands but, I have two watches on the way that have them so I’m going to try them again. What is your strap of choice?
I voted D, since a MN strap isn't a two-piece nylon as depicted in C.
I voted D, since a MN strap isn't a two-piece nylon as depicted in C.
The one depicted in C is a ballistic nylon strap by Barton. A MN strap (as far as I know) is an elastic nylon. I like those. I have a few myself.
Rubber or leather for me. I like bracelets but I never wear them.
Rubber or leather for me. I like bracelets but I never wear them.
I’m 70% leather, 20% nylon and 10% other. For some reason about half the watches I buy come with NATO and I ended up replacing them with leather. I find suede goes well with older watches.
Changing up straps is a lot of fun. Leather or Nato for me, depending on the watch. Have a watch on order that a might get the watchgecko Octopod for (a nylon strap with a separate deployant buckle). Or maybe a silicone strap, but I've never worn one and I don't know if it won't be a bit sweaty.
Anyone used the octopod or a silicone?
Changing up straps is a lot of fun. Leather or Nato for me, depending on the watch. Have a watch on order that a might get the watchgecko Octopod for (a nylon strap with a separate deployant buckle). Or maybe a silicone strap, but I've never worn one and I don't know if it won't be a bit sweaty.
Anyone used the octopod or a silicone?
I have a couple silicone. Not as sweaty as you might think. I have a Casio and Nixon with plastic. Those get sweaty.
A good rat hair strap is hard to find nowadays... 😕
I like to have all kinds of straps but more often than not I fall back to bracelet
I’m 70% leather, 20% nylon and 10% other. For some reason about half the watches I buy come with NATO and I ended up replacing them with leather. I find suede goes well with older watches.
Suede definitely goes better on older watches! I do rubber on divers, soft leather on dress. Bracelets are very sporty so they could work for me on a diver but I find rubber much more comfortable and under the radar.
Suede definitely goes better on older watches! I do rubber on divers, soft leather on dress. Bracelets are very sporty so they could work for me on a diver but I find rubber much more comfortable and under the radar.
Makes sense
Love rubber straps and NATO's but usually default back to a steel bracelet.
In colder weather, it's leather for me. The comfort, fit and class is why. During the hotter months it's the Artem.
I'm a strap whore! I like having a lot of options when it comes to straps. So I would say E. All of the Above.
This Bulova looks good on a Milanese bracelet as well
My favorite all-around strap is the Artem sailcloth. 😉
My favorite all-around strap is the Artem sailcloth. 😉
I was just looking at those. You’re the second person to say that. I’m going to get a couple.
I was just looking at those. You’re the second person to say that. I’m going to get a couple.
Yup! Whether for dress or sports/active occassions you can never go wrong with an Artem sailcloth. 😉
Artem sailcloth straps are a little expensive. However they're worth it!
Artem sailcloth straps are a little expensive. However they're worth it!
Wait.. are you calling me cheap?! Oh, or maybe you’re saying I’m poor! Is that it? Huh!? What is it!? Am I cheap or poor?! How dare you sir. How dare you.
Artem sailcloth straps are a little expensive. However they're worth it!
Sorry, just screwing around. Yeah, I don’t mind a little expensive just not crazy. I’ll probably get one just to see.
Sorry, just screwing around. Yeah, I don’t mind a little expensive just not crazy. I’ll probably get one just to see.
they've been out of the Loop-less deployment clasp for a bit. It's nice to get them together, But if you're not going to use a deployment clasp then you're good to go.
Wait.. are you calling me cheap?! Oh, or maybe you’re saying I’m poor! Is that it? Huh!? What is it!? Am I cheap or poor?! How dare you sir. How dare you.
Now you know I think you're expensive! Stop it!