Whether you have broken your existing watch band or you want to give an existing watch a brand new look, you can buy a replacement watch band and even make the replacement yourself often using nothing more than a small screwdriver. As with many things, there is a greater range of choice available now than ever before, when it comes to selecting the watch band that you want.
If cost is an issue then replacing your watch band is considerably less expensive than paying for a whole new watch. You can breathe fresh life into your old timepiece without having to pay hundreds of pounds to buy a new one. In this case, you will need to consider the size of your existing band and the method that it uses in order to attach to the watch itself to ensure that you choose the right watch band for your needs.
Choosing the right material is an important decision. Gold and leather, stainless steel and tungsten; these are just a few of the more commonly used materials that are used to create straps and bands for watches. There are many other materials in common use for this very purpose including inexpensive and hard wearing nylon, and there is a growing trend for rubber or silicone watch straps that are easy to fit and even easier to adjust.
Choose a material to match your style and the watch. Leather watch straps are considered dressy for men while, for women, any material and style of watch band can be made to look dressy or casual. Metal straps are typically longer lasting than leather, which does have a tendency to need replacing every year or so if worn every day. Metals include gold and silver as well as titanium and stainless steel.
Replacing a watch strap is a simpler task than you might imagine and doing so yourself can save considerable money when compared to taking it to a specialist watchmakers or jewellers. Choose the most appropriate watch band in the right size and with the right method of attaching the band to the watch, you can replace your strap and quickly and easily update or fix your watch.
To replace your existing watch band or to find a brand new band that updates the whole look of your existing watch, visit SecTime.co.uk to view our extensive online catalogue.