How to maintain a leather watch strap

Men generally regard watches as a symbol of status, and a fashionable watch can add a lot of points to everyone. The watches worn by men generally have leather straps, and leather straps require regular maintenance and care, otherwise the leather straps are very easy to crack. The care of a leather strap is also more complicated, as many things cannot touch it. So, how should you maintain your leather watch strap?

1. How to maintain the leather strap of your watch

Waterproof! Water is the enemy of belts, especially rain. Rainwater generally contains certain acid and alkalinity, which is corrosive to leather and paint. The second is sweat. It is normal to sweat when wearing a watch. It is inevitable that the leather belt, especially the inner layer, will come into contact with sweat. Now the inner layer of slightly more advanced leather belts have been waterproofed, so there is no problem with daily sweating and it will not cause much harm. However, it is still recommended that you use a soft watch cloth to wipe the sweat on the inside of the watch strap from time to time. This can extend the service life and avoid sweat odor and stains caused by long-term sweat soaking. Furthermore, it is recommended that you try not to wear high-end leather watches in the hot summer, otherwise it is possible to scrap a leather belt in a year.

2. Why are high-end watch straps all leather?

1. Most top brand watches are made of precious metals, such as platinum, white gold, rose gold and gold. The combination of precious metals with a bracelet of the same material will undoubtedly greatly increase the cost of the watch, which may be more expensive than the watch head. Therefore, it is best to choose a leather strap from an economic perspective.

2. Most high-end watches, including those made of precious metals, are dress watches rather than sports watches. From the traditional point of view of watches, formal watches are basically leather straps. This may be a Western tradition, just like gentlemen attending banquets all wear neat suits. The leather strap undoubtedly adds a touch of elegance to the watch itself, which is an effect that a rigid metal strap cannot achieve. Platinum, gold and other precious metal bracelets look extremely noble, but there is a little more

It is impetuous and lacks a bit of restraint; the stainless steel strap is extremely strong and durable, but lacks a bit of softness and smoothness, and it brings a bit of coldness in winter and lacks a bit of warmth.