Question 1

How do I care for a leather watch strap?

Accepted Answer

Protect it from water and prolonged perspiration, which harden and warp leather. Remove the watch before showering, sport or in high heat. Clean with a dry cloth; for smooth leather, a nourishing cream specifically designed for leather every few months preserves suppleness. Store the watch away from moisture. Well maintained, a quality leather strap lasts several years.

Question 2

Can I wear a leather watch every day?

Accepted Answer

Yes, provided you protect it from water. Leather is perfect for daily use at the office or in town, where it adds a formal touch. For sport, swimming or a very humid environment, a silicone or stainless steel strap is more suitable. Grained leather resists daily marks better than smooth leather, which is more delicate but more elegant.

Question 3

What colour leather strap should I choose?

Accepted Answer

Black is the most versatile and most formal, ideal with a dark or silver dial and a suit. Brown (from cognac to chocolate) warms light and gold dials and brings a more casual or vintage feel. For a single watch, black covers the most occasions; to complement a collection, brown adds warmth. Since leather straps are easily replaced, you can vary according to your outfit.

Question 4

How do I change a leather watch strap?

Accepted Answer

Most leather watches use spring bars between the lugs of the case. With an inexpensive spring bar tool, you compress the spring to release the old strap and clip on the new one. Check the lug width (in mm, shown on the product sheet or measurable) to choose a compatible strap. This is a simple operation that allows you to refresh the watch's style with minimal effort.

Question 5

Does leather develop a patina over time?

Accepted Answer

Quality full-grain leather develops a beautiful patina with wear: the colour becomes more nuanced, the surface softens and gains character. This is sought after on cognac and brown leathers. Reconstituted leather, on the other hand, does not patina and tends to crack. To encourage harmonious patina development, avoid water and nourish the leather occasionally.

Men's Watch with Leather Strap

Lacoste 2010976 Silver Stainless Steel and Brown Leather Men's Watch

Tommy Hilfiger 1791712 Silver Case Brown Leather Strap Men's Watch

Tommy Hilfiger 1710418 Daniel Blue Dial and Rose Gold Men's Watch

Tommy Hilfiger 1710453 Baker Skeleton Stainless Steel and Leather Strap Men's Watch

Tommy Hilfiger 1710451 Baker Skeleton Blue Dial Blue Leather Men's Watch

Tommy Hilfiger 1791486 Men's Watch Brown Leather Blue Dial, Authentic 2-Year Warranty

Tommy Hilfiger 1791508 Men's Watch Silver Leather Quartz Authentic 2-Year Warranty

Tommy Hilfiger 1791561 Decker Men's Watch with Brown Leather Strap

Tommy Hilfiger 1791532 Landon Blue Dial and Brown Leather Strap Men's Watch

Tommy Hilfiger Deacon 1791549 Men's Watch Blue Dial Brown Leather Strap

Tommy Hilfiger 1791424 Briggs Brown Leather Strap Men's Watch

Tommy Hilfiger 1791368 Sophisticated Sport Black Leather Men's Watch

Tommy Hilfiger 1791308 Alden Brown Leather Men's Watch

Tommy Hilfiger 1791290 Blue Dial Skeleton Brown Leather Men's Watch

Tommy Hilfiger 1791066 Stainless Steel Case Brown Leather Strap Men's Watch

Skagen SKW6395 Holst Brown Leather Strap Men's Watch

Salvatore Ferragamo SFDT00319 Blue Dial and Crocodile Pattern Silicone Strap Watch

Maserati R8871624009 Sorpasso Stainless Steel Rose Gold and Navy Blue Leather Men's Watch

Lotus L18523/3 Chronograph Blue Dial Stainless Steel Men's Watch

Lotus L18527/3 Minimalist Men's Watch with Blue Dial and Black Leather Strap

Guess GW0389G3 Midnight Blue Dial Brown Leather Strap Men's Watch

Guess W0040G10 Rigor Men's Watch with Brown Leather Strap

Guess W0380G5 Horizon Blue Leather and Rose Gold Stainless Steel Men's Watch

Fossil FS5607 Forrester Chronograph Men's Watch with Brown Leather Strap