A good strap can completely change the look and feel of a watch — even a crappy watch. Everybody knows this. (And if you didn’t, you do now.) Further, a good leather strap can really elevate a tired ...

The wonderful world of watch straps — leather, rubber, NATO or otherwise — is endlessly varied. Though many types defy classification, it’s helpful to know some common terms and varieties related to ...

Erika’s Originals makes the MN Strap at an atelier in Spain, filling a demand for bands that are based on some military models. By Penelope Colston In 2015, when her husband at the time needed a ...

Philip Chuah, who used YouTube videos to learn the skill, now creates bands in everything from calfskin to tilapia. By Vivian Morelli It all started in early 2021 when Philip Chuah, a watch enthusiast ...

I was talking with a friend about his watch a few years ago when I was fairly new to the hobby of watch collecting. It had been a gift from his wife for their wedding back in 2017 and he wore it every ...

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