Modern people look at the time in many cases, take out the phone to look at it, instead of looking up at the watch. However, the watch is not only a tool for timing, it can be a fashion item or a symbol of taste. Many people only pay attention to the appearance of the watch, often overlooking the strap part, causing unnecessary embarrassment.
So how do you choose the strap?
About leather strap
Classic leather strap
Leather straps are more common in everyday life, but have you found that the straps above are not stitched, because this is a classic leather strap, the integrated design is more concise and succinct. Such a strap has strict requirements on the leather and workmanship, but it will be more delicate and elegant.
Double stitch leather strap
The picture above is the more common double-stitch leather strap, so there is no such thing as a classic leather strap. Although it sacrifices a part of the exquisite sense to sew, but the economy is also durable, compared to everyday leisure, of course, casual business is also possible.
In addition, the texture of the leather strap is also very particular, under the influence of the minimalist design concept, it is generally fine texture. But there are other traditional textures to choose from. The lychee pattern is not used much in men's watches, and it is a bit old-fashioned. It is not recommended. The crocodile pattern and the python pattern have a noble and domineering taste. If it is a hollow automatic mechanical watch, you can choose it.
Finally, if you love sweating, try not to choose a leather strap, especially in the summer, sweat will make the strap smelly. If you have to wear a leather strap, you can choose a sports leather strap, that is, the strap of many holes, can radiate heat to a certain extent, it is not a problem to run and run.
About metal strap
Chain strap
We usually refer to the metal strap as "steel strip", whether it is stainless steel or tungsten steel, the main material is steel. The common steel belt is the “chain strap” shown above. The advantage of this strap is that it is relatively atmospheric and stable, so many expensive watches use the “chain strap”.
Milanese steel belt
However, young people (especially girls) now prefer the “Milanis Steel Belt”, which is transformed from the warp knitting process of the weaving industry, which is more delicate and more comfortable than the traditional chain steel belt. Also more fashionable. The disassembly and adjustment are very simple, just lift the magnetic head gently, tighten the strap, and put down the magnetic head in one go.
Although sweat has a certain corrosive effect on steel, it will not cause any damage as long as it is cleaned. However, wearing a steel belt in the summer is certainly cool, but in the winter, the cold texture of the steel strip is simply cool, and there is a chance of static electricity, so try to wear a leather strap in winter.
About other straps
In addition to metal and leather, there are also straps made of nylon, rubber, ceramics, etc. Next, we will continue to talk about straps made of nylon, rubber and ceramic.
Speaking of the nylon strap, you will think of the DW that fired in the past few years. It is based on the minimalist design and the Nordic-style nylon strap. At the beginning, the nylon strap was developed and used by the military. Later, due to its low price, wear resistance and durability, it gradually developed into the sports field.
Nylon strap is stylish, durable, waterproof, easy to care, and malleable. In addition to being a bit cheap and can't attend formal occasions, nylon straps are really better than other straps. So if you want to mix and match fashion, then you can choose a nylon strap.
After talking about the nylon strap, let's talk about the rubber strap. In many people's minds, the rubber strap is an outdoor watch, and it is cheap, but Seculus has applied the rubber strap to the high-end series. In my opinion, the rubber strap is actually an avant-garde, and many creative watches use a rubber strap.
However, although the rubber strap is not afraid of water, it is not as comfortable to wear as leather, and it is more sturdy than leather. It is a layer of sweat when it is picked up in summer. If you can accept this, it doesn't matter. If you can't, you can choose a nylon strap.
The ceramic strap is also relatively new. It has the advantages of corrosion resistance, wear resistance, no fading, good skin-friendlyness, etc. The key is equivalent to stainless steel strap, the quality is reduced by about 60%, which is a good substitute for steel strip. Product. Chanel and ARMANI have also begun to make ceramic watches. The more famous ones are Chanel's J12 and Armani LEO series.
Although the surface of the ceramic strap is moist and flawless, it can emit a soft natural luster, using the same chain structure, but it can not completely replace the position of the steel strip. I personally feel that the ceramic strap is too gentle, without the calmness and atmosphere of the steel belt, more suitable for women to wear. If you want to try it out, you can choose to be more aggressive and increase your masculinity.
