How to choose a strap for (not only smart) watches? We have some advice

Have you bought a more or less smart watch and do you think that they lack something to perfection? And is that an alternative strap to hold them on your wrist? Longer, wider, more colorful, more comfortable? Then you probably went to the internet at the first moment to look for the current offer. After a moment of such research, you will find that the offer is really huge, whether in stores in the Czech Republic or in Chinese e-shops. So how to orient yourself between the straps and how to choose them? We bring a few basic tipsthat could help you in the beginning…

Strap for (not only smart) watches

To be clear, we are talking here, of course, about watches and straps that use a system of quick-release “spring axles”. There are several things to consider when choosing. The purpose of using watches, their design layout, comfort and last but not least i design preferences their wearers. Some aspects of the straps are absolutely necessary for a particular watch, for others it is already at the discretion of each individual. So what to focus on and what main can we recommend?

1) Width

The first and absolutely crucial parameter that you must take into account when choosing. The width is commonly given in millimeters and indicates the distance between two “packs” of the watch, which include an axle inserted through the strap. The strap itself may be a bit smaller, but the spindle must always fit well. The most used dimensions include a width of 20 and 22 millimeters. Straps with this size are “on every corner”.

2) Length

If we are talking about a strap with holes, then if you do not have a very wide or very narrow hand, usually you don’t have to deal with length. Most manufacturers make the straps so that they are as versatile as possible, which of course is helped by a large number of holes. For metal straps with “segments”, the variability is not so great, but in their case, the individual parts can often be removed. If you are looking for specific lengths, then so on you will most often encounter the data type 125/80 mm. The first value indicates the length of the hole part, the second the length of the clip part.

3) Material

It is probably logical that a metal or brown leather strap is not just put on a sports watch, and silicone or rubber is not very suitable for a suit, for example. In this respect, it depends not only on the design and overall combination with clothing, but also on comfort. Synthetically made straps are more suitable for sports or other activities to sweat. The advantage is not only the removal of sweat through any grooves, but also flexibility in tightening. For leather or imitation leather straps, it is good to take into account the previous experience with these materials. We mean not only comfort, but also possible side effects of the skin. This also applies to knitted variants.

4) Unique shape

Some types of watches (such as the Galaxy Watch from Samsung) have a strap attached at the factory that copies the edges of the body. So if you want to replace it with a similar one that would correspond to the original in shape and do not change overall impression of the watch, the search will be a little harder. It is not enough to choose only by width, but often also by shapes or using the right keywords. But that doesn’t mean you can’t attach a regular strap to such a watch with straight edge.

5) Accessories

You may look for a great strap and order it with enthusiasm, but you will have an unpleasant surprise. In some cases, for example, the straps are not fastening clip, sometimes not spring axles. So when ordering, pay attention to what will be included with the strap itself. So that you don’t have to buy something laboriously, or remove it from another strap.

6) Reasonable strength

For light watches, which are more like a round sports bracelet, it probably doesn’t make sense to put a solid metal strap. An even worse idea is to hang a heavy expensive watch on a strap for a few crowns, which looks good, but its components will not be among the most reliable. So that you don’t have to regret something like that. Adjust the strength of the strap reasonably, especially the weight of the watch. And probably also the price.

What type of strap do you prefer?