What are the materials of watch straps?
What are the materials of watch straps?
We know that watch straps can be divided into many types. If we distinguish according to the material of the watch strap, what kinds will they be divided into? Next, let's explore it together.
Precious metal strap
It is expensive, meticulous in workmanship and luxurious. Suitable for high-end watches and jewelry watches, etc., to wear on special occasions.
Steel chain strap
The price is moderate, and the high and low grades are complete. Its advantages are durable, rugged, and sporty. The main disadvantage is that some skins can cause allergies, the strap is not easy to clean, and it is easy to hide dirt.
Plastic watch strap
It is the cheapest, mainly used with electronic fashion watches. The pattern design is diverse and colorful, but it feels like it has not grown up yet.
Silicone rubber strap
It is gradually favored by watch dealers. It is mainly used for waterproof and diving watches, and its application will become more and more extensive in the future. Silicone rubber has excellent physical properties: non-toxic, high and low temperature resistance, acid and alkali resistance, elasticity, and easy maintenance.
Leather straps
There are quite a few types, and the price difference is also very different. There are crocodile skin, lizard skin, ostrich skin, cowhide, sheepskin and so on. Newer leather straps: devil skin, water snake skin. Elegant watches must be paired with top leather straps to show the overall elegant temperament. Wearing comfort is its advantage. The main disadvantage is that it is susceptible to moisture, difficult to maintain, and not durable is its fatal injury.
Canvas or nylon straps
cheap, mainly used for military watches and sports watches. Absorbs water and is prone to odor.
