#1 – Use a standard ruler that offers a Centimeter side. Always measure in Centimeters as Inches are too large for an accurate conversion to Millimeters.
#2 – Measure the space between your watches lugs. (see red line labeled “Inner Space” in image)
#3 – Once you have the measurement in Centimeters, move the decimal one place to the right to convert your measurement into Millimeters. In the image above, you can see that the lug measures 2 Centimeters, which converts to 20 Millimeters. Congratulations! You now know what size band your watch accepts and are ready to find the perfect new strap
Straps are measured in milimeters. You need to know two dimensions: width and length.
Width:
Width is the distance between the lugs, where the strap meets the watch. To determine your width, you can take a ruler or caliper, and measure the width of the part of the strap that uses spring bars / screws to attach to your watch case. Measure this in millimeters.Width is expressed, for example like this: 24/22 (24mm wide by 22mm wide). This first number (24mm) is the width of the strap between the lugs of the watch case. The second number (22mm) is the width of the strap at the buckle.
A “straight” strap is one that is the same width at the lugs and the buckle, i.e 24/24 (24mm wide at lugs by 24mm wide at buckle). While a “tapered” strap is one that tapers in width from the lugs to the buckle, i.e 24/22 (24mm wide at lugs by 22 wide at buckle).
There is also a table for several watches that are commonly use to change their strap. If you don’t find lug width of your watch below, and feel difficulty to determine the luv width, please tell us: the brand name, and model of your watches, or simply the pictures of your watches, and we will help you figure out.
Watches Brand
Series / Model / Watch Case
Lug Width
Panerai
40mm Luminor Case
22 mm
Panerai
42mm Luminor Case
22 mm
Panerai
44mm Luminor / Submersible Case
24 mm
Panerai
47mm Luminor / Submersible Case
26 mm
Panerai
45 or 47mm Radiomir
26 mm or 27 mm
SevenFriday
Any P-1, P-2, P-3, M Series
28 mm
Rolex
Submariner, GMT Master II, Daytona, Explorer II
20 mm
Rolex
Deep Sea
21 mm
Tudor
Blackbay
22 mm
Bell&Ross
BR 01, BR 03
Add extra service B&R
Strap size of some Brands
Length:
There are two lengths required, the tail end (length of long section), and the buckle end (length of short section, excluding buckle). Length is expressed, for example like this: 125/75. The first number (125) is the length in millimeters of the tail end with holes. The second number (75) is the length in millimeters of the buckle end.
The strap length suggestion is based on wrist size. To determine the your wrist length, you can simply wrap a piece of string/thread around your wrist at the point where you normally wear your watch, mark the string where it crosses itself, lay it flat on a table and measure the distance between the marks. This is your wrist size.
The table below is an excellent place to start for help you decide your size length order.
However, don’t let this table be your strict rule. Choosing the strap length is all personal preference. There is no “right” or “wrong” in choosing them. A length that we consider “too short”, or “too long” might consider to be “just right” for you. Strap length is an art, and as your taste changes, your idea of what looks “just right” will probably change too. For example, If your wrist is 6.7”, you can also go with 125/75mm for a more conservative look (less tail, centered buckle), or you could go up to 130/80 for a longer look (more tail, buckle over to the side more).
You love luxury and elegant leather strap watches. You are interesting in having a quality leather watch straps with many eye-catching designs. But do you have enough experience to choose genuine leather strap products? Refer to some tips to distinguish genuine leather and bonded leather strap below to get the best quality products! First things first: No, bonded leather is not real leather. Yes, it has real leather in it – but how much is questionable at best. Bonded leather is quite literally from the bottom of the barrel. Leftover scraps of leather are shredded and ground to a near pulp, then bonded together onto a fiber sheet using polyurethane or latex. The varying degree of actual leather in the mix (versus chemicals) affects the smell, texture, and durability of the product.
1. READ.
Real leather: It seems obvious, but read the tag or label. If it’s real leather, it will proudly say so. If you see “100% leather,” “full-grain leather,” “top grain leather,” or “genuine leather,” you’re headed in the right direction.
Bonded leather: If the label doesn’t say anything at all about the material, it’s probably bonded leather (or even faux leather, which is completely synthetic). Full or top-grain leather and even genuine leather are always proudly noted. Also, check the price tag. We love a deal as much as the next guy, but real quality leather, particularly full-grain leather, is much more expensive to work with than bonded leather, so if the price seems too good to be true – it probably is.
2. LOOK.
Real leather: Look at the surface of the leather. Real leather is a natural material made from real animal skin. It’s surface structure will not be completely uniform and will include blemishes and imperfections. (Hints of imperfections are a good sign in leather.) Bonded leather: The surface of bonded leather is uniform because it gets resurfaced and imprinted by a machine (usually to mimic the grain of higher quality leather – so watch out). A very regular, even texture pattern is a sign that it’s a machine-made piece.
3. TOUCH. Real leather: Remember again, real leather is a natural material. So, when you run your fingers across it, it doesn’t feel perfectly smooth. Press your finger into the leather – the surface will stretch and wrinkle a bit, like skin.
Bonded leather: When you run your fingers across bonded leather, it feels cold and unnaturally even. Also, when you press your finger into the surface, it doesn’t act like skin. Rather than stretching or wrinkling, the bonded leather simply depresses under your finger while still retaining its shape. 4. WATER As we all know, the properties of animal skin are hygroscopic. So just by dripping 2-3 drops of water on the surface of the leather strap, we can partly tell the quality of the product. Genuine leather will soak up water and bonded leather will cause water droplets to spread and overflow from the surface.
5. THE TEMPERATURE
One of the tips that makes it possible to distinguish between genuine and bonded leather is to try with high temperatures. Genuine leather is animal skin, so when exposed to high temperatures will smell organic. In contrast, the fake leather will burn and have a characteristic burning smell of plastic or nylon.
6. THE BORDER
If we pay close attention, we will notice that products made from artificial leather are always shiny and smooth. But products made from animal skin are completely different. Especially in the cuts along the border around the wire, if it is genuine leather will appear fringed, framed edges and fake leather, the opposite.
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Nowadays, watches with leather straps are very diverse and sophisticated. Because it is animal skin, the watch strap will be very easy to be affected by the external environment. That will greatly affect the aesthetics of the watch and we need to replace them. So, what is the secret to choosing a good quality leather watch strap? Let’s find out the following article!
Choosing to buy leather watches is not too difficult, but choosing a quality product is not easy. Because on the market today, there are many types of watch leather products with diverse and sophisticated designs that make it difficult for consumers to distinguish between real and fake. Because of interesting cheap items, a lot of people have chosen the wrong watch straps of poor quality, shape and size completely different from the model when advised to buy.
Therefore, to avoid the situation of “loss of money”, you should note a few tips to distinguish genuine fake goods below. Consider the selling price of the product The first secret that you need to remember to choose to buy good quality leather straps is to consider the price. Because if it is a 100% genuine leather product, the price will definitely not be too cheap, at least from 60USD. Therefore, if you find that the price offered by the store is too low, you can somewhat guess that this is not real leather.
Distinguish genuine leather from artificial leather structure If it is genuine leather, leather cord products will certainly have very natural and genuine patterns. Especially the striae, the tiny pores on the skin really certainly not even.
Difference from Real and Fake leather
Use your hands to press the skin surface to distinguish genuine or fake leather On the contrary, if the leather is fake, on the surface of the skin, it will have smooth, unrealistic look and evenness due to mass stamping through machine technology. Testing skin elasticity and water permeability If it is real leather will have very good elasticity, real leather is very thin and supple. In contrast, fake leather will be hard, not elastic.
When we try dripping 1-2 drops of water on the surface of the skin, if it is real leather, the water drops will gradually penetrate the skin and vice versa, fake leather will cause water droplets to spread and spread out of the surface. Select watch straps via a preliminary evaluation Through the overview also somewhat assess the quality of the product. If it is a 100% genuine leather strap, it will have a very natural color, the leather product has a uniform color. Genuine leather, though looking directly, will feel more rough, but when touched, it will feel softer and more realistic. On the contrary, if the product is of poor quality, it will be glossy, but when touched, it will be very hard and inelastic Choose reputable and quality selling points In addition to buying watch straps based on the above knowledge, you need to select and find reputable, quality-assured suppliers. Because on the market today there are many selling points that have not been verified for quality. Therefore, before making the decision to order, you should find out carefully about the address provided. If you do not really believe in your decision, you can also consult the people who have been using these products to get the most useful advice.
Note when using leather watch straps Any product after a period of use will lose a certain part of durability and aesthetics, as well as leather watch straps. To ensure the product always looks beautiful as the original, you can keep in mind the following notes: – Avoid exposing the product to direct contact with humid environments for too long. – Regularly clean the product to avoid dirt and always shiny as new. – Do not use any kind of chemical detergent. – Use moisturizer to apply on the surface of the leather strap to help skin soft, retain moisture, especially in the dry autumn-winter days. – Store products carefully if not in use. Above is the secret to buying good quality leather straps that we want to share with our readers. Hopefully, with these shares, you will choose the most beautiful and quality products. If you still have questions or would like more advice, contact us. We will contact you as soon as possible and help you with the most helpful assistance. Surely you will be satisfied.
