Leather watch strap

Wristwatches are an integral part of the modern man's wardrobe. Today it is an accessory that gives the image integrity and completeness, individuality and style.

Of course, the dial is the basis of any watch. However, the belt plays an equally important and significant role. On the modern market there are models made of silicone, plastic, steel, gold-plated, carbon fiber, textiles, rubber and other options. Leather watch straps remain the unchanging leaders in sales, which differ in the texture of the material used, size, shape, color, and processing method.

Genuine leather watch straps have a number of advantages over other materials. They are characterized not only by quality and durability, but also by their appearance. Such accessories are distinguished by aesthetic appeal and versatility in terms of combining with wardrobe elements. A leather belt will harmoniously complement a casual look, business or romantic style, it is considered an invariable companion of admirers of the casual direction. Genuine leather is at the same time a combination of conciseness, simplicity, chic and special charm.

The width of the strap can be different: more or less than 18 mm, but the length has certain standards. The most optimal value is considered to be a length of 18 to 22 cm.

For the manufacture of belts, pig or calfskin can be used. There are also exclusive options from the skin of a crocodile, python, ostrich, stingray, lizard and even shark. Such products are most often chosen by ardent supporters of original accessories and people who are trying to visually emphasize their status and position in society.

The stores offer a wide range of genuine leather watch straps. The entire range can be classified into different groups according to different characteristics: the type and structure of the leather used, color, design, the presence or absence of additional elements, the type of clasp, a harmonious combination with the style of the dial, and a number of other distinguishing criteria. However, the most common classification is the division according to gender:

• Women's - feminine, refined, elegant, sophisticated, using a wider palette of colors for dyeing, using exclusive types of leather, with complex embossing.
• Men's - concise and stylish, masculine, slightly rough appearance, simple or neutral classic colors.
• Universal or unisex models.

The current range of watch straps is able to satisfy the interest of any, even the most demanding customer. A few decades ago, leather straps were in most cases rectangular and elongated, today models of non-standard shapes are widely represented.So, among the fair sex, options with weaves, straps in several turns, models with various hanging additional elements are in high demand. Men, in turn, show attention to monolithic products. To make this strap comfortable to wear on the wrist, it can be supplemented with silicone or rubber inserts.

This can be the embodiment of both the ideas of the master himself and the customer.

As you know, a branded item is much more expensive than a product whose origin remains a mystery. Wristwatches are worn all the time, some people do not take them off even at home. Therefore, when choosing, it is important to pay attention to the quality, strength and reliability of the belt. Well-known brands guarantee the excellent quality of the materials they use, as well as high wear resistance and durability of their products. A leather belt is that accessory, the primary selection criterion of which should be the quality of the product, and not its cost.

Among consumers, goods produced by the following brands are in high demand: Tissot, Guess, Condor, Stailer, Hirsch, Swatch, Diesel, Longines, Omega, Hublot, Cartier, Diloy, Gucci, Nika and other equally well-known manufacturers of genuine leather products.

There is not always money to buy another new product from a well-known brand, but at the same time you want to have a stylish and original thing. The best option is to make a watch strap with your own hands. For such work, special knowledge and skills are not required.

The most primitive way: combining two types of leather (vegetable tanned and pig / calf), special paints and varnish, an awl or a tool for making holes, materials for making patterns, waxed thread, glue and accessories from an old strap.

Any leather product requires special care. Watch straps are no exception. Hands sweat, a lot of bacteria accumulate under the watch. During hand washing, moisture gets on the strap, which over time adversely affects the appearance of the product. In order for a watch strap to serve for a long period of time, it is necessary to properly care for it.

Probably, every person at least once wondered how to clean the watch strap, so as not to damage it, from various kinds of pollution. Baking soda is a versatile and indispensable household remedy. By mixing equal amounts of soda and ordinary water, you get a kind of paste that can be used as a tool for cleaning a leather watch strap. This paste should be evenly applied to the skin, after detaching the strap and dial, leave for 40 minutes, then rinse well under running water. Drying outdoors is best. Then the strap is lubricated with olive oil and polished with a dry cloth.

There are rarely negative reviews about quality branded items. Of course, it happens that someone came across a defective product, the size did not fit, the color did not match the picture, the design of the original differed slightly from the image and similar problems. Such comments are usually found from those people who a priori see the negative in everything. If we judge objectively, then a leather watch belt of a well-known brand that responsibly approaches the manufacture of its products guarantees high quality of work and materials used, will have extremely positive feedback from buyers. So, for example, watch straps made of genuine leather with the logos of Hublot, Tissot, Longines, Diloy are marked by many positive comments from consumers. Often, well-known brands attach appropriate quality certificates to their products, which is also valuable for buyers.

Negative reviews in most cases are associated with budget products, the production of which is unknown. In particular, there are complaints about the unpleasant smell of leather, poor-quality tailoring, and a short operational period. Some belts have an unpleasant “smell” initially. This suggests that cheap low-quality leather was selected for their manufacture, or inexpensive paint and varnish materials were used. Other straps begin to emit a "flavor" after a certain period of time - this is the result of not only low-grade materials of the product, but also improper care.