Watch straps/bands are flexible and may be made of leather, plastic, rubber, or cloth, sometimes a combination of these. It can be regarded as a fashion item and serve both a utilitarian and decorative function. If it is made of metal it will be considered a bracelet. The advantage of a bracelet is that it can be cleaned to look like new. It can last the life of the watch itself. Disadvantages of a bracelet are that they are not as comfortable as a strap and can be hard to adjust to fit your wrist. Keep in mind that all these term are regularly used interchangeably around the world. Ultimately they all mean the same thing.

Wearing a properly fitted watch looks and feels great. The length of your strap and the width of your strap are equally important. We include easy how-to steps to help you find both these dimensions before you order. click here to view

It is easy to change a watch strap yourself. One pin tool is all you need. Find a flat clean surface and download our DYI illustration to get started. You can purchase a pin tool on our Etsy page. click here to view

The first choice would be to find a local watch repair shop. They should have the most experience. Keep in mind there can be a cost for having it changed. Especially if you bring your own strap.

With normal use a strap can last 2-3 years. It can last longer if seldom used. Or it can last less if it is worn while working out in the elements. However some watch enthusiast may like the look of a well worn strap that can only come from regular use. Aevus Designs straps are rugged enough to be worn daily out in the elements. Keep in mind that leather is not the first choice for use working in and around water.

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A deployant buckle, also called a deployment clasp, a butterfly clasp, or an invisible double locking clasp is an expanding metal mechanism designed to fasten a watch band with a fitted look. Two advantages of this style clasp; first, it does not deform the leather like conventional buckles do, second it goes on and off of the wrist much quicker and easier than conventional buckles.