watchstrap

Timepiece wrist attachment

A watchstrap is the band that attaches a watch face to the wrist.

Straps may be leather, metal, fabric, rubber, or synthetic materials.

Also called a watchband, particularly in American English: I need to replace my watchstrap—the leather is cracking.

material

leather

Tanned animal skin

  • nylonSynthetic textile polymer
  • siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
  • rubberElastic polymer from trees

canvas · metal · mesh · suede · calfskin · crocodile · alligator · ostrich · fabric · textile

hardware

buckle

Frame-and-prong fastener

  • claspSecuring device that clicks
  • pinPointed metal fastener
  • keeperOne who guards

loop · deployment · tang · lug · connector · link · fastener · closure · snap · hook

fit

adjustable

Able to be changed

  • sizingDetermining or adjusting dimensions
  • notchV-shaped incision
  • holeAbsence in matter

taper · width · length · extension · elastic · expansion · velcro · custom-fit · comfort · snug

craft

stitching

Joining with needle, thread

finish · patina · burnished · hand-sewn · embossed · tooled · tannery · vegetable-tanned · full-grain · top-grain

style

rally

Gathering for a cause

  • bundFlood-control embankment
  • aviatorOne who pilots aircraft
  • dressSkirted one-piece garment

sport · dive · vintage · military · mesh · bracelet · two-piece · cuff · slim · wide

Opposites
watch components

watchstrapwatch face

Timepiece's readable front

dial · watch dial · face · watch crystal · bezel

Family

watchstraps

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G