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Leather, Steel or Mesh: What a Watch Strap Does to an Outfit

The strap is the part of a watch that actually meets your outfit. Leather warms things up, a steel bracelet is the neutral all-rounder, and steel mesh is the sleek, quiet metal.

Pick one of four straps and one of four outfits and see how easy the match is on a casual-to-dressy scale, with the rule of thumb behind it, when to break it, and what to check before you buy: lug width, clasp, weight and water.

Explainer · 4 min read

Illustration of a round watch face over black leather, tan leather and steel mesh straps

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