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Watch straps are the easiest way to change how a watch looks and feels. Leather straps range from smooth calfskin to suede and textured exotic-look leathers, and can be lined and padded or kept flat. Rubber and silicone straps suit sport and dive watches. Fabric options include one-piece pass-through straps that run under the case, two-piece canvas and sailcloth straps, and woven elastic styles. Metal bracelets use links, mesh or other construction and are sized by adding or removing links.
Fit starts with lug width, the distance between the watch lugs in millimeters, which must match the strap width at its ends. Many straps taper toward the buckle, which changes the look. Strap length is usually given as the long and short pieces, and should suit your wrist size. Quick-release spring bars let you change straps by hand without tools; standard spring bars need a spring bar tool. Curved-end straps are made to fit a specific case shape.
Accessories beyond straps help you look after a collection. Watch rolls and travel cases protect watches in bags, storage boxes with cushions display several watches, and winders keep automatic watches running when not worn, though they are optional. Tools include spring bar tools, link removal kits, case openers and strap fitting kits; complex work such as opening water-resistant cases is often safer left to a watchmaker.
When buying accessories, check compatibility carefully with the specific watch: lug width, case shape, buckle width and whether hardware such as spring bars is included.
Choosing watch straps and accessories
- Measure your watch's lug width in millimeters and choose a strap with the same width at the lugs.
- Check strap length against your wrist and look for the length of both strap pieces.
- Look for quick-release spring bars if you want to swap straps without tools.
- Consider the activity: leather for dry, everyday wear; rubber or fabric for water and sport.
- For winders, check the rotation settings and whether they suit your watch's winding direction.
Questions about watch accessories
How do I find my watch's lug width?
Measure the gap between the lugs where the strap attaches, in millimeters, with a ruler or calipers. Many watch makers also list it in the specifications. The strap width at the lug end should match it.
Do I need a watch winder?
No. A winder simply keeps an automatic watch running when you are not wearing it, which saves resetting the time and date. Many people just wind and set their watch when they put it on.
Can I change my own watch strap?
Yes, in most cases. Quick-release straps change by hand, and standard spring bars need a simple spring bar tool. Work over a soft surface to avoid scratching the case or losing small parts.