How important are the strap and clasp to you?
Hey guys, how much do you pay attention to the strap and clasp on a watch? Would you buy a watch that you fell in love with even though you didn't like the strap or clasp?
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There are 3 questions in your post 😂 Is the poll referring to the 2nd or 3rd one?
There are 3 questions in your post 😂 Is the poll referring to the 2nd or 3rd one?
You are absolutely right 🤣🤦♂️
The poll is referring to the last one. 🫡
Always change it anyway.
Never keep anything on its standard bracelet or strap.
The strap/bracelet isn’t a big factor in my purchase decision. I love using quick change straps to mix things up. A nice strap or bracelet is a plus. But ultimately it’s all about the watch itself.
The strap/bracelet isn’t a big factor in my purchase decision. I love using quick change straps to mix things up. A nice strap or bracelet is a plus. But ultimately it’s all about the watch itself.
Thanks for this inspiring thoughts.
It surely would be an interesting next poll. 🤜🤛
I immediately remove the strap for a bespoke strap because factory ones are too long. I am more picky about bracelets but worst case scenario I can always swap the clasp for an aftermarket one.
Thanks for this inspiring thoughts.
It surely would be an interesting next poll. 🤜🤛
A nice strap or bracelet will make me more interested in a brand generally. But if I love a specific watch and the price is reasonable the strap just isn’t a deal breaker.
I immediately remove the strap for a bespoke strap because factory ones are too long. I am more picky about bracelets but worst case scenario I can always swap the clasp for an aftermarket one.
I'm a bracelet guy. And because the factory ones are always too large, I surely need to remove some links to adjust for my wrist.
I love this process, especially the fine adjustment for the perfect fit 😇
A nice strap or bracelet will make me more interested in a brand generally. But if I love a specific watch and the price is reasonable the strap just isn’t a deal breaker.
I totally feel you.
I like originality, so it's important to me. I know it's personal preference, but I don't get swapping out a good quality original bracelet for a cheap nato etc. But hey, it's a good job we are all different 😁.
I like originality, so it's important to me. I know it's personal preference, but I don't get swapping out a good quality original bracelet for a cheap nato etc. But hey, it's a good job we are all different 😁.
Yes, I totally agree. 🤠
If on bracelet, huge consideration. Otherwise, not at all
I buy many new watches regardless of what strap/bracelet it comes with
I buy many new watches regardless of what strap/bracelet it comes with
Yes, I'm buying watches because I like the style. Mostly the bracelet matches very nice.
Well i am a multi seiko owner 😄
As an almost exclusively metal bracelet guy, I have to say that I don’t even look at watches that don’t have great bracelets. It’s almost equally important as the watch for me. Good solid bracelet with micro adjustment on-the-fly is mandatory.
Always change it anyway.
Never keep anything on its standard bracelet or strap.
I'm in the opposite camp. Unless the manufacturer offers a long strap or the strap fits to begin with, I opt to omit a watch and strap that doesn't fit.
I'm in the opposite camp. Unless the manufacturer offers a long strap or the strap fits to begin with, I opt to omit a watch and strap that doesn't fit.
You miss a lot of good watches that way tho , & changing a strap/bracelet takes a couple of minutes. Don't limit yourself! 😉
You miss a lot of good watches that way tho , & changing a strap/bracelet takes a couple of minutes. Don't limit yourself! 😉
We all have our rules. Mine really isn't limiting. If I really love the watch and they don't offer extra long straps, I just buy the bracelet version.
That is why I have so many Tudors on straps; they have extra long straps available.
BTW, the main "problem" I have with aftermarket straps is finding one of decent quality. 😉
I change the strap on 99% of my watches so I don’t care about the stock strap. Shoot, I’d buy without a stock strap if it made the purchase cheaper.
Would depend on the price
As an almost exclusively metal bracelet guy, I have to say that I don’t even look at watches that don’t have great bracelets. It’s almost equally important as the watch for me. Good solid bracelet with micro adjustment on-the-fly is mandatory.
I definitely know what you mean.
Unfortunately none of my watches have an on-the-fly adjustment. This feature is super nice though. 🤩
I've never really fell in love with a watch lol but if I like it a lot regardless of the strap / bracelet I'll buy it and find an oyster style bracelet with curved endlinks and manipulate the bracelet to fit. I'm an oyster bracelet dude 😎 🤙🏽
I definitely know what you mean.
Unfortunately none of my watches have an on-the-fly adjustment. This feature is super nice though. 🤩
It’s a game changer, you’ll see.
If possible, always buy with bracelet. Curved ends are not the thing you can easily find for every watch.
It’s a game changer, you’ll see.
Recently I held an Omega in my hands with an on-the-fly adjustment clasp. It makes the watch itself even cooler.
Recently I held an Omega in my hands with an on-the-fly adjustment clasp. It makes the watch itself even cooler.
It does. Great bracelet lifts the watch to a totally new level.
It does. Great bracelet lifts the watch to a totally new level.
A 'cheap' bracelet and clasp can sometimes 'ruin' an decent watch.