Strap How-To Guides

Do you enjoy taking a hands-on approach with your watches? From the basics of swapping straps to the intricacies of different designs and unique styles, we've got you covered here.

Padded Watch Straps Explained

What is a padded watch strap? A padded strap is a type of band with padding along the center and near the watch end of the strap. The padding gr...

Lined and Unlined Watch Straps Explained

What is a lining? Lining refers to the leather layer on the watch strap's underside. Since this side of the strap is in contact with the wrist, lin...

Curved End Watch Straps Explained

What is a curved end strap? A curved end strap is a type of strap with curve-shaped ends where it attaches to the watch case. We recommend curved e...

How to Order the Correct Watch Strap Spec

Strap Width The strap width corresponds to the width between your watch's lugs (the two metal pieces on either side of the watch case that the s...

Types of NATO Watch Straps

Originally designed in the 1970s for the British military use, NATO straps were made to be easily interchangeable and to add another layer of prot...

How to Change a Watch Buckle

Step 1. Use a small tool to push in the springbar (the metal spring inside that is securing the buckle). Step 2. Pull the buckle away as you comp...

How to Remove Quick-Release Springbars

Step 1: Slide the quick-release springbar to the opposite side of the cutout. Step 2: Gently push the quick-release sprin...