Thursday, April 14, 2016

Looking For Vintage Leather Watch Bands

By Deborah Ellis


Many people will own a wristwatch which they will wear daily. From time to time the strap may need replacing if it is worn or because the wearer wishes to change the style. When you are looking for vintage leather watch bands there are a few options available to you, and it is important to select one that is in keeping with your style of timepiece.

All watches will come with a leather, fabric or metal bracelet style strap when they are new. If you decide you want to change the look of your wristwatch there are companies who can supply you with one that will be suitable. High street jewelers are a good place to start and there are also internet retailers who sell straps. If you want one custom made there are makers that will take your design and manufacture one for you.

The shops in the high street will have a good selection of straps that will suit many brands of wristwatch. If you own a timepiece manufactured by one of the high end makers it can be better to visit an official dealer of your brand. There are also leather shops to be found that may be useful when you are trying to find a vintage band that will be suitable.

The online stores are also a great place to shop and they also have good stocks of vintage watch bands. Web auction sites can also produce some good results and many watches and bands are listed for sale. If you do choose to make an online purchase you will also have to pay the carriage costs so bear this in mind when calculating the total cost.

Pawn brokers and nearly new stores can also be a great place to go hunting for a vintage leather band. Many will have old timepieces for sale and some of these will have straps fitted that will suit. Garage sales and second hand markets are well worth visiting too as they often have old watches for sale.

If you want a unique strap for your watch there are companies that specialize in making bespoke bands. These companies will either offer you one that they have deigned or you can submit your ideas and they will make it. Many choices are available with various designs, leather colors and clasp styles.

When you are thinking of replacing your wristwatch band you should try and get one that fits in well with the style of watch. Fitting a modern looking band to a classic watch could make it less attractive and also affect its value. If you are replacing one because it is worn or damaged it is a good idea to take the old one along when shopping so that you can get a suitable match.

Always try to buy the best quality that is within your budget as a well made band will last longer than a cheaply made one. If you are replacing a strap for fashion reasons or you just fancy a change you should always keep the old one. Should you decide to sell or trade your timepiece in the future the new owner may want to fit the original.




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