Although the watch strap is an accessory, it directly affects the wearer's wearing experience. The different temperament styles of the strap material are also very different, so there are many types of straps. There are mainly metal straps on the market. Ceramic belts, leather straps, and nylon straps are subdivided into many categories under these broad categories. Today, Wei Wei came to talk to you about the straps.
Metal band
There are many kinds of metal straps under the category. Steel gauges are equipped with steel strips, gold watches are equipped with gold strips, gold strips are divided into red gold, gold, platinum, and rose gold, which are not introduced here.
advantage
Metal straps have many advantages, are durable, have a long life cycle, and can be worn for a lifetime; they are not too stuffy and too hot, and to some extent waterproof.
Divos DAVOSA diving series 16155570 mechanical men's watch
Wearing feeling
The metal strap is suitable for summer wear and is very cool to get on; it is usually not very suitable for the wrist, because the length of the metal strap is adjusted to the length of the neck and some fine adjustments. It is also worth noting that some people may be allergic to steel strips of certain materials and need to try more.
Repair and maintenance
There are too many metal strap components, the gap is too dense, it is very easy to hide dirt, and you can see the stain residue with a wet wipe, but it is still good to clean, some waterproof watch can tighten the crown with water, it itself Can withstand this water pressure; watches that do not have a waterproof capacity of more than 150 meters, you can remove the strap alone and wash it, remember to dry it and then install it.
Aibo EPOS original series 3420.152.24.14.34 mechanical men's watch
The metal strip is also very easy to damage at the same time. After a few collisions, the original shiny section is all bruised. The solution is to polish, and the technically good polisher can make it bright and fresh. However, the shortening of the metal strip and the lengthening of the strap are a nuisance. It is necessary to consider the problem of left and right symmetry so that the discounted strap strap is centered. For a person with a thick wrist but a large taper, it is not easy to find a suitable length. The watch can't stay on the wrist, and it is loose and up, so it is best to put down half a finger when getting the metal strap. Just like the head.
In addition, the problem with the metal is generally that the fixing rod or the screw is detached, and the fitting is simple. However, if the metal belt screws fall off, your watch will fall to the ground. Be sure to pay attention.
Ceramic belt
At the end of the last century, at the beginning of this century, the radar was very popular. The propaganda word was never worn. The strap material used was ceramic. In the past two years, Chanel and ARMANI also started to make ceramic watches. The famous one is Chanel J12. Armani LEO series.
advantage
Good rust and heat resistance, high hardness, not easy to wear, no fading, no damage to the skin; smooth and flawless surface, able to emit a soft natural luster, compared with stainless steel watches, the weight of ceramic watches is reduced by about 60% .
Radar RADO true series R27653722 men's quartz watch
Wearing feeling
Wearing is also very cool, but the comfort of the hand is slightly better than the metal belt, the look is very comfortable, after all, the ceramic is not easy to wear, look smooth and delicate, the texture is pleasing to the eye.
Movado Cerena series 0606539 ladies quartz watch
Repair and maintenance
The repair cost of the ceramic strap is very high, and any damage needs to be directly replaced. If you don't care, the follow-up cost will be high. The ceramic strap is divided into two sections: fixed section and replacement section. If the replacement section is broken, you can buy a big one for a big price; if the fixed section is broken, you have to spend more money to buy a lot of festivals. Maintenance is very simple, ceramics will not be scratched, if it is caused by long-term wear, just wipe with a wet tissue;
Belt
The belt belongs to the current mainstream strap, and the subordinates are classified into crocodile skin, cowhide, lizard skin, etc. In short, you can make money with any skin.
advantage
The leather strap is soft, docile and comfortable, avoiding allergic reactions to the human body caused by the oozing of nickel metal wearing a stainless steel strap; the belt is of a high grade, and the person who is particular about it prefers a leather strap.
Paco Paul Picot Dreamer Series P4104.SG.1021.1106 Mechanical Men's Watch
Wearing feeling
The belt is relatively comfortable to wear, it will soften due to body temperature, soften it and then fit your wrist, it looks more refreshing. However, wearing a belt is easy to heat, stuffy, wearing a belt in the summer, your sweat will also damage the life of the strap.
Baume & Mercier Chrysler Series MOA08791 Mechanical Men's Watch
Repair and maintenance
The length of the belt is relatively easy to control, and you can get it by changing the hole. 0 threshold. Individual folding buckles may take some trouble, but that is the button. The belt watch can't talk about any repairs. If it's broken, it can't be recycled. It can only be thrown to buy a new one. The leather belt counter should not exceed 2000, the crocodile belt is 3000~4000, and the cost is still very high.
The life of a leather belt worn normally is 2-3 years, which is considered a "consumable product". Only pay attention to the details during the usual wearing process, extend the service life, try not to wear when sweating, do not touch the water, the liquid will make it rotten faster. Avoid long-term exposure in the sun; do not pull hard, the cracks are easy to occur in the position where the strap is often fixed, the larger the strap is, the more likely it is to break, so wear the strap as gently as possible.
Rubber band
The representative strap of the avant-garde watch, the high-end watch with a rubber strap, is very suitable for the image of a powerful and creative urban hipster. When the rubber was first applied to a high-end watch for the first time, no one was optimistic about its vitality because it gave people a cheap feeling. Today, this material has become synonymous with "fashion."
advantage
Lightweight, non-toxic rubber material, no allergic reaction to the skin, high temperature resistance, acid and alkali resistance, elasticity, easy maintenance, it is a very practical material, far exceeding the service life of the belt.
Saccles Seculus Schlick series 9535.2.704P SIL BR BR Quartz men's watch
Wearing feeling
Wearing comfort is worse than metal belt but not as good as belt. It is also stuffy, the rubber belt is not airtight than the belt, and wearing a summer is a layer of sweat.
Aimeida Armand Contemporary Casual Series A654AAA-BU-GG4710U Mechanical Men's Watch
Repair and maintenance
The rubber strap is similar to the belt when it is disassembled. Because the rubber belt is mostly wide, it is not complicated, and it is no problem to disassemble it. Panerai comes with adjustment tools. If it is broken, it can only be changed, there is no way to repair it, but it is not so easy to be bad. It should be noted that the white rubber band is a nightmare for the cleansers. Once it is dirty, it is difficult to wash off, but few brands are willing to make a white rubber strap. The black rubber band is much more common, it is an artifact, it is bold and wearable, always so handsome;
Nylon strap
The nylon watch is really fireproof, and the NATO strap is made of straight nylon with a solid polished stainless steel buckle. Unique in design, in addition to the watch's lugs, the strap also adds a loop at the back of the watch. The main body of the watch is equipped with a non-slip drop clasp, even if the strap is pulled, as long as it does not pass the lug In the needle part, the main body of the watch will not immediately slip and be lost. At the same time, the strap is also long enough to be folded at the end for everyday use.
advantage
Breathable, the material is very light, and it is more wear-resistant and durable. It can be directly disassembled and cleaned when it is dirty; the material is soft and easy to roll;
Moller Muehle Sports Series M1-40-14/1-NB Mechanical Men's Watch
Wearing feeling
Mainly still light, good fit, but not easy to dry after launching, it is very difficult to put on the hand.
Gucci GUCCI G-Timeless Series YA126495 Quartz Men's Watch
Repair and maintenance
It is easy to disassemble and requires no tools. If it is used for a long time, it will become dirty. It is difficult to thoroughly clean the odor. If it is at that level, change it!
