Jon Quinn, a former software engineer and self-confessed watch obsessive, recalls the trouble that was once involved in replacing the strap on a luxury watch. “I remember years ago taking a Breitling ...

Kunitaka Kojima of Tokyo has been creating straps by hand for almost 10 years. By Vivian Morelli TOKYO — Nineteen years ago, when he began working at a factory that made watch straps, Kunitaka Kojima ...

Philip Chuah, who used YouTube videos to learn the skill, now creates bands in everything from calfskin to tilapia. By Vivian Morelli It all started in early 2021 when Philip Chuah, a watch enthusiast ...

Want a watch strap that’s as comfortable as fabric, as light as rubber, as strong as a metal bracelet, and as tactile as a Milanese mesh? Any watch fan looking to tick all of the above boxes would ...

Timex has been a fan-favorite watchmaker of Gear Patrol readers for as long as I can remember. Known for its expansive catalog of beautiful, bespoke, and retro-inspired timepieces — all of which are ...

Discover how to select stylish, affordable watch bands that fit your lifestyle and budget. Explore materials, comfort, and ...

A version of this story first appeared in Gear Patrol Magazine. Subscribe today. In the watch world, cool weather means it’s time for leather watch straps. They can be classic or rugged, but seldom ...

The Watch Strap Co. Fury Diamond Edition Apple Watch Strap is an armor-like, stainless steel band that's stylish and built to last. Watch Strap Co. is a London-based company that offers various Apple ...