watchstraps

Timepiece wrist holders

Watchstraps are the bands that secure a watch to the wrist.

They come in leather, metal, fabric, rubber, and other materials: I need to replace my watchstrap—the leather is cracking.

Also called watchbands in American English.

hardware

buckle

Frame-and-prong fastener

  • claspSecuring device that clicks
  • pinPointed metal fastener
  • lugTote with effort

keeper · loop · tang · fold-over · quick-release · adapter · connector · link · fitting · screw

material

leather

Tanned animal skin

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

metal · canvas · fabric · suede · calfskin · alligator · crocodile · ostrich · nubuck · cowhide

style

dressy

Requiring fancy attire

retro · minimalist · elegant · luxury · designer · aviator · racing · rally · perforated · stitched

fit

adjustable

Able to be changed

  • sizingDetermining or adjusting dimensions
  • holesOpenings through material
  • lengthMeasure of extent

width · taper · notch · extension · custom-fit · flexible · elastic · stretchable · expandable · comfort

function

sweatproof

Impervious to perspiration

hypoallergenic · antimicrobial · quick-dry · lightweight · rugged · dive · sport · everyday · dress · outdoor

Family

watchstrap

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