Strap guide
Which watch strap should you choose?
A new strap can change a watch more than you'd expect. Here are six of our straps, from the most practical to the most dressed-up. Match your lug width first, then pick the material that fits the way you spend your day.
- 6 products compared
- From $22.95
- Free shipping over $49
| Strap | Material | Widths | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
 | FKM rubber | 18, 20, 21, 22, 24 mm | From $71.95 |
 | Nylon sailcloth | 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24 mm | From $27.95 |
 | Canvas on silicone rubber | 20, 22, 24 mm | From $26.95 |
 | Oil wax cowhide | 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24 mm | From $29.95 |
 | Litchi grain leather | 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 mm | From $26.95 |
 | Stainless steel mesh | 18, 20, 22 mm | From $22.95 |
1For water, sport and warm days
The Fathom
FKM rubber with a stainless steel folding clasp and quick-release spring bars. Rinse it with fresh water after salt water or a pool; your watch's own water-resistance rating still applies. In 18, 20, 21, 22 and 24 mm, in 8 colors.
From $71.95
View product2For a relaxed, outdoor look
The Jib
Woven nylon sailcloth with the same weave on both sides, in 12 colors with a black or gold-tone buckle. Quick-release spring bars are included, in seven widths from 16 to 24 mm.
From $27.95
View product3For the weekend
The Bosun
Woven canvas on a black silicone rubber base, so it can be rinsed in fresh water after salt water or chlorine. In 7 colors with a silver or black buckle, in 20, 22 and 24 mm; the 22 mm band narrows to 20 mm at the buckle.
From $26.95
View product4For warm, everyday leather
The Waxed Leather Band
Oil wax cowhide with a steel pin buckle and quick-release spring bars, in seven colors and six widths from 18 to 24 mm. It fits wrists of 6.7-8.7 in (17-22 cm). Keep it away from water.
From $29.95
View product5For texture from day one
The Litchi Leather Band
Soft leather with a small, even pebbled litchi pattern that hides small scuffs better than a smooth finish, with a steel pin buckle and spring bars included. Nine colors, including black or brown with white stitching, in five widths from 14 to 22 mm.
From $26.95
View product6For a clean, dressed-up look
The Fine Mesh
Stainless steel mesh with a folding clasp that clamps onto the mesh wherever you close it. A fine weave in silver, black, gold and rose gold, or a heavy weave in black, gold and rose gold, in 18, 20 and 22 mm.
From $22.95
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Match the width first
Whatever the material, the strap has to match your lug width exactly, including in-between widths like 19 and 21 mm. The fit guide shows how to measure in a minute.
Let leather rest
Giving a leather strap a day off lets moisture evaporate and the material rest. That alone makes a second strap useful: wear rubber for exercise and keep leather for the quieter parts of the day.
Checking your watch lugs
The straps on this page fit watches with standard, straight lugs. If your watch has an integrated bracelet or proprietary smartwatch connectors, standard straight straps will not fit; see our Apple Watch bands and Garmin watch bands instead. You can check our fit guide to verify how to measure your lug width before ordering.
Fitting your strap step-by-step
The Fathom, The Jib, The Bosun and The Waxed Leather Band come with quick-release spring bars that fit with your fingers:
- Work over a soft cloth.
- Remove your old strap, using a spring-bar tool if necessary.
- Position the strap at the watch lugs and slide the quick-release pin lever with your finger.
- Fit the pins into the lug holes, release, and check both pins click in.
The Litchi Leather Band comes with standard spring bars and The Fine Mesh takes them too; those are easiest to fit with a spring-bar tool.
Choosing the right length
Lengths differ from strap to strap. The Jib has a 75 mm buckle piece and a long piece of 120 mm in 16 and 18 mm or 125 mm from 19 mm up, and fits wrists of about 5.3-7.5 in (13.5-19 cm). The Bosun has pieces of 120 mm and 80 mm, The Fathom measures about 200 mm across both pieces, and The Waxed Leather Band fits wrists of 6.7-8.7 in (17-22 cm). Because the watch case itself spans part of the wrist, measure your current strap pieces or your wrist alongside your watch case to pick the right length.
Delivery and returns
When switching between leather watch straps, rubber watch straps and canvas watch straps, keep your spares protected in watch rolls and boxes.
Delivery is $6.95, or free on orders over $49. The delivery time for your country shows on each product page and at checkout.
You may request a return within 30 days of delivery under our delivery and returns policy, paying return shipping unless an item is faulty or incorrect.
Questions
Can I swim with a leather strap?
Keep leather out of water. Moisture can change its color, texture and shape. Choose The Fathom in FKM rubber for water, rinse it with fresh water after salt water or a pool, and follow your watch's own water-resistance rating.
Will the color of my leather change?
Yes. Leather responds to light, oils and use, developing a patina over time. Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth and let it rest between wears.
Do all straps come in the same lengths?
No. The Waxed Leather Band fits wrists of 6.7-8.7 in (17-22 cm), The Jib 5.3-7.5 in (13.5-19 cm) depending on width, and The Fathom measures about 200 mm across both pieces. Check each product page for its length.