watchbands
Timepiece wrist straps
Watchbands are the straps that attach a watch face to the wrist.
They come in various materials—leather, metal, fabric, rubber—and can be swapped for different looks or comfort: I bought a new leather watchband to dress up my old watch.
Also called watch straps.
Frame-and-prong fastener
- claspSecuring device that clicks
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
- tangSharp, biting flavor
- butterflyWinged insect from caterpillar
fold-over · hook-and-loop · velcro · snap-fit · pin · lug · keeper · loop
Tanned animal skin
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
- canvasHeavy woven cloth
metal · stainless steel · titanium · ceramic · resin · mesh · fabric · suede
Ornamental wrist band
- linkPoint of connection
- chainLinked segments forming length
- bangleRigid wrist ornament
- cuffSleeve or trouser terminus
oyster · jubilee · presidential · beads · expansion · mesh · two-piece · rally
Able to be changed
- extendableAble to increase length
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- elasticAble to stretch, rebounds
- stretchableCapable of being extended
tapered · fitted · sizing · links · removable · width · length · notch
Impervious to moisture
- breathablePermits air passage
- quick-releaseInstant detachment mechanism
- interchangeableAble to replace another
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
hypoallergenic · durable · lightweight · comfortable · padded · ventilated · dive · sport
buckle
Frame-and-prong fastener
- claspSecuring device that clicks
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
- tangSharp, biting flavor
butterfly · fold-over · hook-and-loop · velcro · snap-fit · pin · lug · keeper · loop · closure
leather
Tanned animal skin
canvas · metal · stainless steel · titanium · ceramic · resin · mesh · fabric · suede · crocodile
bracelet
Ornamental wrist band
cuff · oyster · jubilee · presidential · beads · expansion · mesh · two-piece · rally · tropic
adjustable
Able to be changed
- extendableAble to increase length
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- elasticAble to stretch, rebounds
stretchable · tapered · fitted · sizing · links · removable · width · length · notch · hole
waterproof
Impervious to moisture
- breathablePermits air passage
- quick-releaseInstant detachment mechanism
- interchangeableAble to replace another
antimicrobial · hypoallergenic · durable · lightweight · comfortable · padded · ventilated · dive · sport · everyday