5 Luxury Watch Straps to Switch Up Your Style

Something as simple as a strap change can breathe new life into your watch collection or change the look of your favourite timepiece, but not all watch straps are created equal. Some watch straps are crafted with great care and attention using the world’s finest materials, tools and threads, while others prioritize function over form.

 

Here is our look at five luxury watch straps that are fit to grace your Barrington watch winder.

 

1. Pueblo Calfskin - Black, Red & White Tin Tin

 

 

The Strap Tailor offers some of the finest watch straps you’re ever likely to see, all made from high-quality materials such as French calfskin, goatskin, pigskin and suede. All of the straps, including this classical and understated Badalassi Pueblo Calfskin strap, are handstitched and made to order, so you can select the lug width, buckle style and length to perfectly complement your collection. This particular strap features creased, burnished and sealed edges and exudes a timeless and luxurious charm.

 

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2. Russet Le Mans Racing Watch Strap

 

 

Turn back time with this vintage motorsports-inspired ‘rally’ strap from B&R Bands. Crafted from full-grain Italian leather, this rally strap features the perforations that were present in everything from the steering wheels to the leather seats of the racing cars of yesteryear to keep their weight to a minimum. This vintage strap is a good fit for just about any chunky tool watch, but particularly those with darker dials.

 

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3. Black Leather NATO-Style Watch Strap

 

 

This watch strap is proof that you don’t need to spend a fortune to find a good quality, top-grain leather product. The NATO style of watch straps was originally developed for British soldiers in the 1970s, although similar styles can be traced back to World War II. The most notable feature of a NATO strap is its single-piece construction, and this black leather example from Barton Watch Bands is no different. It’s cleanly designed with minimum bulk and a precise fit, while the top grain black leather provides more sophistication than nylon NATO-style watch straps.

 

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4. FKM Rubber Strap (Helvetus)

If you want something more robust for everyday wear or sportier watches, a fitted FKM rubber strap is worth considering. Helvetus makes precision-fitted rubber straps with curved ends designed to match specific references from Rolex, Omega, Cartier and IWC, so the fit is exact rather than approximate. FKM rubber is resistant to water, sweat, UV and heat, and Helvetus back every strap with a lifetime warranty. Over 50,000 customers worldwide and free shipping with no import costs.

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5. Vintage Pig Skin - Natural Tan

 

 

And last but not least, one more beautiful product from one of our favourite watch strap makers, The Strap Tailor. This pigskin strap is perfect if you’re looking for a new or replacement strap for a vintage timepiece. Its subtle texture and slender fit make it a great way to pay homage to the golden age of mechanical wristwatches and highlight your vintage chronograph or dress watch.

 

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