Reptile leather is generally considered more formal, but it doesn’t have to be; it can always be dressed down. Buy from a reputable strap maker, not some random Aliexpress seller, to make sure you’re getting quality materials. Should you buy one? No idea…I don’t know you or your preferences.

I have a green one on a Hamilton Khaki King and I wear it with a T-shirt and jeans some days. I just like it. Wear whatever you like, friend.

This post is an automated archive from a submission made on /r/watches, powered by Fediverser software running on alien.top. Responses to this submission will not be seen by the original author until they claim ownership of their alien.top account. Please consider reaching out to them let them know about this post and help them migrate to Lemmy.

Lemmy users: you are still very much encouraged to participate in the discussion. There are still many other subscribers on !watches@style.land that can benefit from your contribution and join in the conversation.

Reddit users: you can also join the fediverse right away by getting by visiting https://portal.alien.top. If you are looking for a Reddit alternative made for and by an independent community, check out Fediverser.

Without knowing which watch the strap is for, or what your activities will be like on a daily basis, it’s hard to recommend a strap at all

If you do decide on a leather strap, I’d highly recommend getting something custom from Vietnam. Ziczac Leather and Tuns Leather are my go-to places. Excellent quality, and the prices are really good for what you get

You can also buy regular leather straps that have been pressed into a crocodile grain. These would be a great option to test drive the look without spending a lot more money for the real thing. Link to a reputable shop: https://holbensfinewatchbands.com/pages/search-results-page?q=Crocodile