What is the best type of Watch Strap for me?
With such a huge range of options available, we've put this guide to gather to help you decide what is the best style Watch Strap for you and your watch.
There are many things that should be considered such as the weight of the strap, the intended use, any allergies or skin irritations you have, the fit, comfort and ultimately what your own personal style is.
Some of the main style straps and their uses are listed below. While these can be used in these different environments and factors, this list shows what they are best for:
| Type | Easy Clean |
Gym or Water Use |
Easy Adjust |
Sensitive Skin |
Office Formal Look |
| Milanese | ✖️ | ✖️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Sports | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | 〰️ | 〰️ |
| Silicone | ✔️ | ✔️ | 〰️ | ✖️ | ✔️ |
| Stainless Steel Link | ✖️ | ✖️ | ✖️ | ✖️ | ✔️ |
| Canvas | 〰️ | 〰️ | 〰️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Nylon | 〰️ | 〰️ | 〰️ | ✔️ | 〰️ |
| Leather | ✖️ | ✖️ | 〰️ | ✖️ | ✔️ |
For more on each individual type of strap, read on:
Milanese Watch Strap
The Milanese Loop Watch strap is a very stylish and unique strap - the watch connects with a Magnet meaning the watch can be adjusted to the exact size you want - if you're one of those people where the strap holes dont feel quite right - this is perfect!
These are a very stylish strap, and are great for wearing with formal or office attire, as well as casual wear.
Being metallic, they are not so good for workplaces where they will frequently get dirty or wet, and are a little harder to clean.
The woven loop allows your wrist to breath a little better than a silicone strap, meaning these can be good solution for those who get skin irritations or rashes from silicone straps.
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Sports Strap
The sports watch strap is a great versatile watch strap - great for those with an active lifestyle or a workplace where they might get a bit dirty or sweaty - ideal for the likes of tradies!With holes the full length of the strap, this strap is very versatile in adjustment and will fit almost any wrist.
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Plain Silicone Straps
The classic Silicone watch straps are the 101 stock standard strap for almost every smart watch. But this doesn't mean they aren't a great addition - they come in a range of colours, are easily cleaned and can take some wear and tear from an active lifestyle.Some people who have sensitive skin can find the lack of air flow can cause their wrists to get skin irritations or rashes from frequent use.
With the silicone easily cleaned and able to get wet, and a wide range of colours available, these are a great 'all rounder' strap for both looking great but also being functional for everyday use.
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Stainless Steel Link Watch Straps
The Stainless Steel Link Watch Strap is an absolute classic that has been on wrists as long as wrist watches have existed.
The provide a very sophisticated and stylish look, and are ideal for Office or Formal attire.
They are heavier and harder to adjust - they require the removal of links to adjust the size.
They are less suited for messy or dirty work, and are not ideal for training at the gym.
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Canvas Watch Straps
The stylish Canvas Watch straps are a very fashionable and quite unique accessories for your Smart Watch.
They are great for complementing your style and fashion and come in a range of patterns and styles.
The canvas material is soft and very comfortable. The canvas material allows your skin to breath, so is ideal for those who get skin irritations from other watch straps.
These are suitable for those with office jobs or relatively clean work environments. Being a canvas, they are harder to clean (although they are cleanable) than some of the Silicone style watch straps. This also means they are not suitable for swimming or frequently getting wet and are not ideal for frequent use at the gym getting sweaty.
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Nylon Watch Straps
The Nylon Watch strap is a great addition to your watch - they have a range of styles and give you a unique look.The Nylon weave allows the wrist to breath, so it's great for those who have skin irritations or rashes from their watch.
They are not ideal for those who are getting frequently dirty or wet in their workplace, and are harder to clean than the silicone straps.
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Leather Watch Straps
The Leather Watch Straps is a classic look and can be used to make your watch look sophisticated and classic. The provide a very sophisticated and stylish look, and are ideal for Office or Formal attire.
They are less suited for messy or dirty work, and are not ideal for training at the gym.
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