Types of watch straps - be-ready.cz

When choosing your new watch, you certainly also pay attention to the material from which the strap of your chosen watch is made. Of course, it depends only on you what material is closest to you, or on what occasion you want to wear the watch. The strap that holds your watch on your wrist is much more important than it may seem at first glance. The watch strap undoubtedly underlines the design and style of your watch. Let's take a look at the different types of straps, among which you can choose the right one for you. Leather watch strap [caption id="attachment_322" align="alignright" width="300" class=" "] Diesel watches, be-ready.cz Diesel watches, be-ready.cz[/caption] Leather straps are very popular because they are versatile and comfortable for everyday wear. They are often worn with more formal clothes, but they will also look great with casual clothes. It depends not only on the color but also on the surface. A leather watch strap can have a smooth surface or a grooved surface with a pattern. Made from different types of leather, their price usually depends on this. You can choose a strap made of artificial leather or high-quality leather, tanned with vegetable dyes. In general, the higher the quality of the leather, the higher the price. Leather is practical, but we must remember one thing - leather does not like water. So if you plan to not take off your watch when you go swimming, it will be better if you opt for a strap made of a different material, such as rubber, silicone or other plastic. Another disadvantage of leather straps is the durability of this material, as you will most likely see signs of wear on it soon. Rubber / silicone / plastic straps All of these materials will give your watch a much more casual look. This strap material is most often used in sports watches, thanks to its excellent durability. Such straps are great if you go swimming or if you engage in other water sports. Every athlete will also appreciate that the strap does not 'sweat', because it is also easy to wash. We have PUMA watches with this type of strap for you. Metal watch straps [caption id="attachment_323" align="alignleft" width="300" class=" "] Michael Kors watches Michael kors watches[/caption] Full metal straps (also known as bracelets) are great for most occasions, except for formal ones (they are not suitable for a tuxedo, for example). We have many different types of metal straps. It mainly depends on the material they are made of. They can be made of stainless steel, titanium, aluminum or real gold. We believe that stainless steel straps are the best compromise between quality and price. One of the great advantages of metal straps is that they can be shortened in most cases. Most steel straps consist of links that can be removed to make the strap fit your wrist perfectly. However, for this intervention, we recommend that you visit your local jeweler to have the links professionally removed to avoid damaging the bracelet. Metal mesh straps are also very popular. NATO straps, or nylon straps [caption id="attachment_324" align="alignright" width="300" class=" "] Pierre Cardin watch pierre cardin watches[/caption] NATO straps have gained popularity over the past decade. What is a NATO strap? Originally, it was a 20mm wide strap made of one piece of nylon with extra nylon and buckles to make the strap fit better on the wrist. This allows you to fasten it to the length that suits your wrist. We currently have many different variations of NATO straps. You can buy nylon NATO straps in different colors, even in leather. NATO straps are an affordable alternative to liven up your watch. These are straps suitable for a casual style. They are most often found on Daniel Wellington watches.