
Buying the best watch is one thing, but have you tried changing the strap? Seriously, give it a go. Swap out that stainless steel band for a fabric NATO number, or maybe even switch the three-link bracelet for a Milanese mesh-style strap, and you have a whole new watch.
Replacing the strap of any watch can completely transform it, changing the look, the character and the outfit it suits best. I’m probably quite late to the party here, but now I can't get enough of shopping for new straps for my modest watch collection. It’s cheaper than buying new timepieces, of course, but has the potential to bring just as much joy.