A good strap can completely change the look and feel of a watch — even a crappy watch. Everybody knows this. (And if you didn’t, you do now.) Further, a good leather strap can really elevate a tired ...

Kunitaka Kojima of Tokyo has been creating straps by hand for almost 10 years. By Vivian Morelli TOKYO — Nineteen years ago, when he began working at a factory that made watch straps, Kunitaka Kojima ...

Apple has given its lineup of Apple Watch bands a huge change for 2023: it’s no longer selling new leather options. In an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, the company has elected not to make any ...

Tshaka Armstrong is a nerd. Co-Founder of the non-profit digital literacy organization, Digital Shepherds, he’s also been a broadcast technology reporter, writer and producer. In addition to being an ...

This story is from an installment of In the Loupe, our weekly insider newsletter about the best of the watch world. Sign up here. In 2018, when Pierre-Louis Follet joined the team at the New York ...

There’s more that goes into a good watch strap’s value than its material alone. But a high-quality leather is an excellent start. Horween, shell cordovan and Chromexel are terms that command a premium ...

Apple accessory maker Nomad continues to grow its Apple Watch offerings, with the Active Strap Pro. This is a nice upgrade option for Apple watch owners: a premium leather band that’s completely ...

Tim Barribeau is a contributor to Buy Side and lifestyle expert who specializes in photography and fashion. Updated October 14, 2024, 5:30 PM EDT $399 $280 $752 $30 $50 $98 $36 $60 $35 $60 Swapping ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Apple just announced the Apple Watch Series 6, which ...

As one seller says, the straps created by Groupe Créations Perrin appeal to buyers who ‘appreciate the quality.’ By Vivian Morelli When World War I trench warfare made the pocket watch impractical, ...

When is a watch strap more than a watch strap? It’s something that many of us completely overlook — even for the most die-hard horological fans, the strap is seldom the major selling point of any ...