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Which is better: a strap or bracelet

Which is better: strap or bracelet

 

Bracelet or strap-a mandatory element of any wristwatch. Without them, the accessory simply will not hold on the wrist, which will significantly reduce the usability. The choice of this element has no less stringent requirements than the design of the watch, accuracy and reliability of the mechanism. It should be practical, attractive in appearance, comfortable to wear, durable, provide a strong attachment to the wrist.

 

But the variety is not so great. For the most part, buyers choose between a leather strap and a metal bracelet. But here everything rather depends on their own preferences, because, like the first, and the second option has a lot of fans. And to argue about what is better, strap or bracelet is useless. Everyone already has an opinion on this.

 

Admirers of leather straps emphasize the rather impressive weight of metal accessories. They look massive, slightly brutal, they are much more difficult to adjust to the volume of the wrist (requires the help of a master). With business suits, metal bracelets, especially gold ones, will look too bright, attracting excessive attention. Yes, all these arguments are true. But it all depends on the model. In particular, with business suits, thin and ultra-thin wristwatches are best combined, and they come complete with traditional straps or crocodile or calf leather.

 

Fans of metal bracelets in turn claim that the bracelet is more reliable, durable and practical. It is more suitable for daily wear than a strap. Near the buckle, it is not frayed, it does not appear creases, the term of its use is almost unlimited. And that's all true, too. Even the most expensive and elite skin eventually loses its presentability, especially if it is not properly cared for. As a result, the strap will need to be changed to a new one, while to return the original appearance of the metal bracelet will help elementary cleaning and polishing. Do not forget that the skin reacts very negatively to water, especially sea salt. With this accessory, even hands should be washed very carefully.

 

Once again, the choice depends primarily on individual preferences, but there are General recommendations. In particular, under a strict business suit, for an evening out "in the light" more suitable wristwatch with a leather strap. For everyday wear, for people leading an active lifestyle, bracelets will be more convenient and reliable.

 

But the modern market offers many variations of these classic solutions. For athletes, divers, people who prefer active pastime, more suitable wristwatch on rubber bracelets. They are softer, more flexible, fit snugly to the hand, but do not crack or deform even under very intensive use. Another alternative is the NATO textile strap. Despite the fact that it began to be used in the middle of the last century in special models of watches produced for the British air force, in everyday wristwatches it was seen relatively recently. The undoubted advantage of NATO straps-the possibility of self-replacement. Unlike bracelets, consisting of two parts and attached to the "ears" of the watch case, it is a long strip of textile. It should simply be threaded into these ears and held from the inside of the case. And another big plus is the variety of colors, among which there are quite classic, discreet shades and very bright colors.

 

Is it important to be able to independently perform repairs?

 

Often from fans of leather straps you can hear such an argument that they say, if necessary, to make a new hole in the product, they do not need to seek help from specialists. Took an awl and punched himself. But to adjust the length of the bracelet, it is necessary to go to the workshop.

 

But this is a clear delusion. Once you make a hole in the leather strap yourself, you can immediately throw it away and buy a new one. A hole made in an artisanal way will cause cracking and damage to the accessory. It will just start to spread before your eyes. Similarly, you can not change the strap yourself. To remove it carefully requires skills and special tools that are at hand not every person. There is a high probability that, using a knife or screwdriver, you just break the peg and then you will have to change not the strap, but completely the watch.

 

But people's craving for self-replacement has become known to manufacturers of chronometers. Recently, premium Swiss brands began to produce wristwatches equipped with a system of quick replacement of the strap and with bracelets having removable links.

 

What about the clasp

 

No less important point - the choice of fasteners. This is especially true for metal bracelets. From its correctness depends on the reliability of fastening on the wrist. It lends itself to the most intensive operation. It has the following requirements: 

·         the ability to adjust the length;

·         easy and quick opening;

·         the presence of an additional lock that protects against accidental opening during impact or engagement.

 

A good option – triple clasp. It is folded on the bracelet not on one side twice, but on two, that is, three times. It is more reliable and allows you to easily remove the watch from the hand, even people with a wide palm.

 

The same requirements are relevant for leather straps equipped with a bracelet clasp "butterfly". However, in them the role of the retainer is given to the classic belt loop, located on the strap.

 

Traditional buckles are equipped with diver, pilot watch straps, black Tie and NATO straps, as well as other professional models that are not worn on the open wrist, but on top of workwear.

 

Variety of straps

 

Fans of watch straps will be pleasantly surprised by the variety of models presented in the modern market. In addition to the already classic solutions from the skin of a calf, crocodile, lizard, on sale you can see more extraordinary straps from the skin of an ostrich, salmon, rat. Striking and variety of colors, they are painted in all kinds of colors.

 

The buyer can choose not only the material itself, but also the style:

 

·         Rally. It is a strap with perforation of different sizes. First appeared on the market in the 60s of the last century, but popular today.

·         Bund. One of the varieties of the German pilot strap, which has a leather die, threaded under the body. These are models of the 50s period.

·         Zulu. Externally, the strap is similar to the NATO fabric models, but is made of calf leather.

 

And now about the bracelets

 

If the belts differ in the type of leather and the external solution, the bracelets have a wider design solution. Their creation requires great skill. From metal should create a beautiful bracelet that would fit snugly to the hand, do not cling to the hairs, do not damage the fabric of the cuffs, do not accumulate dust and dirt.

 

The greatest contribution to the variety of bracelets was made by the rolex brand. It is he who owns the patent for the three-row Oyster and President (has convex faceted links), five-row Jubile. No less popular and are considered to be "rice grain". These bracelets are made of wide plates, which are connected to each other by small perfectly polished rings. Very popular in the watch market is the Milanese weaving bracelet. This is one of the lightest and most flexible options, consisting of tightly woven small rings.

 

In the catalog of the online store "best-Time" you can see a lot of models of women's and men's wristwatches on leather straps and bracelets. And every model deserves to be noticed. You can get acquainted with accessories closer in retail stores of our network.

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