- WATCH BAND GUIDE
- LEATHER CARE
- COMMON WATCH SIZE
WATCH BAND GUIDE
Check your straps
Check the inside of your current strap to see if the size is clearly indicated. If the size is identified, and the strap fits well, you can simply purchase the same size.
Measure the lug width
Measure the distance between the watch lugs in milimeters (mm). Make sure you measure form the inside of the lugs and shown in the example. It si better to measure the distance between the watch lugs then the actual strap width as this will give you a more precise measurement.
Instalation
Check the inside of your current strap to see if the size is clearly indicated. If the size is identified, and the strap fits well, you can simply purchase the same size.
COMMON WATCH SIZE
| Brand | Model | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Cartier | Santos | 20mm |
| Santos XL | 23mm | |
| Ballon Bleu 28L | 14mm | |
| Ballon Bleu 36 | 18mm | |
| Ballon Bleu 42 | 20mm | |
| Chronoscaph | 20x11mm | |
| Panerai | 40mm & 42mm Luminor | 22mm |
| 44mm Luminor / Submersible | 24mm | |
| 47mm Luminor / Submersible | 26mm | |
| 45 / 47mm Radiomir | 26 / 27mm | |
| Rolex | Yacht-Master, Daytona, Gmt Master I/II, Daytona, Explorer I, II, Submariner, Seadweller, Datejust 35 | 20mm |
| DeepSea, Day-Date, DateJust 41 | 21mm | |
| Tag Heuer | Autavia, Monza | 20mm |
| Monaco, Silverstone | 22mm | |
| Bell & Ross | BR01, BR03 | 34x24mm |
| Tudor | BlackBay | 22mm |
| Seiko | Grand Seiko | 20mm |
LEATHER CARE
A leather watch strap is a natural product
Leather on watch strap like any other products like shoes need to dry and breath!
Give it a break don’t wear your watch with a leather strap every day.Ideally you should polish your watch strap at the same time you polish your shoes (every months/2 months)preferably remove the strap and only use a neutral cream on a soft cloth, polish slowly.
The life of a leather watch strap varies from person to person but usually one to two years but you can double the life of your strap if you follow those advices!
Advices:
- Remove from shower/bath
- Avoid long exposure to heat and sunlight
- Avoid fastening too tightly
- Avoid Heavy rain NoSwimming / ABSOLUTELY NO SALT WATER
- No direct skin creams
- No housework with the strap
- No dryer
Extra tip:
If your strap got expose, place your watch band in a plastic bag with a few teaspoons of baking soda to remove any moisture and odors. Let sit in the bag for 12-24 hours, and repeat if necessary.