What makes a strap monster?

What is your favorite strap monster, and what makes it look great on almost any band? Many list several favorites, but do you "need" one?

For me, it's the Weiss Ultralight - with fairly neutral colors, a simple dial, and standard lug width (20mm or 22mm) and lug styles. All work well with straps made from unique materials, even printed straps. Instead of traveling with several watches, sometimes I carry this with extra bands.

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Panerai Luminor looks good on amy type of strap ✌️

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Two of my criteria for choosing watches is versatility (can fit most, if not all, occasions or situations), and adaptability (can be dressed up or down using straps). Your Weiss fits those criteria well, good sir. 👍 

 For me, it's my Seiko SNKL41 that easily meets those 2 criteria.

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Will soon get a Presidents bracelet, and a Jubilee bracelet.

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watchfluence

Panerai Luminor looks good on amy type of strap ✌️

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It does look great on many straps.  What is the lug width?

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hakki501

Two of my criteria for choosing watches is versatility (can fit most, if not all, occasions or situations), and adaptability (can be dressed up or down using straps). Your Weiss fits those criteria well, good sir. 👍 

 For me, it's my Seiko SNKL41 that easily meets those 2 criteria.

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Will soon get a Presidents bracelet, and a Jubilee bracelet.

The SNKL41 looks pretty versatile - thanks for the great pics showing this.  I noticed another attribute on these that might also qualify as part of the versatility: the indices.  Markers and Arabic numerals seems OK, but Roman numerals limit the casual versatility, IMO.  Thoughts?

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timegeek

The SNKL41 looks pretty versatile - thanks for the great pics showing this.  I noticed another attribute on these that might also qualify as part of the versatility: the indices.  Markers and Arabic numerals seems OK, but Roman numerals limit the casual versatility, IMO.  Thoughts?

You're welcome. Whoa, you're right... the indices do make it versatile! Now I appreciate them even more! 😉 

True, certain typefaces of Arabic numerals can limit a timepiece. Roman numerals, generally, yes. Phoibos though, have a handful of divers that incorporate Roman numerals in its dial design without limiting its versatility.  

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Though this piece is limited already because it's a diver. But I appreciate their attempt of incorporating Roman numerals without making it formal. 

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hakki501

You're welcome. Whoa, you're right... the indices do make it versatile! Now I appreciate them even more! 😉 

True, certain typefaces of Arabic numerals can limit a timepiece. Roman numerals, generally, yes. Phoibos though, have a handful of divers that incorporate Roman numerals in its dial design without limiting its versatility.  

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Though this piece is limited already because it's a diver. But I appreciate their attempt of incorporating Roman numerals without making it formal. 

That's beautiful!  I like how the complications are presented in a simple way - which makes it more versatile.

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timegeek

It does look great on many straps.  What is the lug width?

this model takes 24mm straps ✌️

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Explorer and SARB035 are both great with a lot of straps. I think with simple design and neutral colors on the dial you have a canvas that will make a lot of watches a ”strap monster”.