Watch Bracelets

Watches come in different shapes and sizes, the accompanying bracelets / straps are no exception. In this post I'll be writing about few types of bracelets and strap types seen on the market nowadays. The relationship between a watch and bracelet would not vary much, given the standard pairing patterns according to the type and function of the watch itself. For example, dive watches would usually come with either a metal bracelet or rubber strap, due to the nature of the material that is suitable for the sport. Of course, it all boils own to personal preference and many people choose to swap the factory strap for an after-market strap for various factors; functions, aesthetics, comfort to name a few.

Metal Bracelet

Here are a few styles of metal bracelets commonly found on today's watches; the more common style are mostly popularised by Rolex. They are very functional and easy to match, as they can be used for activities ranging from sports to  more formal occasions. Widely available, watch companies often offer metal bracelet options on many of their watch models. Mostly constructed out of stainless steel, maintenance and cleaning of the bracelet is simple and usually does not require additional care.

Presidential 

Oyster

Jubilee

Shark Mesh

Military Straps

Bond Styled Nato on a Rolex Sub

Leather Nato Strap

Fashioned in a strap with two fixed metal rings and a securing buckle, these military straps are commonly known as a Nato or ZULU strap. It is cheap, durable, comes in different materials and a myriad of different colours and styles. Not only do they look good, they are also known for its signature functionality which utilises a simple yet genius application with the strap passing through the spring bar, going under the case and out of the bottom spring bar. In any case when any of the spring bars broke or come off, the strap is still secured to the other untouched spring bar, thus preventing the watch from falling to the ground. Choices are mainly the Nato Strap, which has an additional piece of material and metal ring attached to the main strap that provides a more securing fit to the wrist, and the ZULU strap which does not have the extra feature. Another trait about these straps are that they usually come in a longer length enabling to wrap over diving suits easily, serving as a great after-market strap for dive watches.