The essentials to remember: Silicone is more flexible, comfortable, and affordable, while rubber is firmer, more durable, and more resistant to stains. Both hold up well in water and are suitable for sports or diving. Choose silicone for comfort and a variety of colors, rubber for durability.
For watch enthusiasts, the choice of…
Key takeaways: To store your watches, choose based on use: the watch roll for travel, the case to protect a single piece, the presentation box for display, and the watch box to store a collection. Opt for a soft, non-abrasive interior, strong stitching, and a format suited to the size of your watches, including dive…
Key takeaway: A watch winder rotates an automatic watch to mimic wrist movements and keep its mainspring wound. It maintains time and date, prevents oils from congealing, and reduces the need for frequent time adjustments. Choose one based on its capacity, rotation programs, power source, and design.
For all watchmaking enthusiasts, watch winders…
Key takeaway: Calfskin leather is the best choice for an everyday strap: comfortable, durable, and versatile. Exotic leathers like crocodile, alligator, ostrich, or snake are suitable for special occasions or distinct styles. Lifespan primarily depends on tanning quality and maintenance.
The choice of leather for a watch strap is an essential decision for…
Key takeaway: Perlon is a flexible weave, adjustable without holes and very comfortable in summer, while NATO is a tighter-woven nylon of military origin that secures the watch thanks to its double-pass system. Finer woven straps in cotton or other fibers are better suited to a more elegant wear.
Watch straps are much more…
Key takeaways: To change a watch strap, remove the spring bars with a suitable watchmaking tool, without forcing it to avoid scratching the lugs, then install the new strap after checking its width. With a quick-release system, a simple lever is enough, no tools required. Work on a clean and well-lit surface.
Watches…
Key takeaway: The NATO strap stands out for its safety (the watch stays attached even if one spring bar breaks), its comfort, its resistance to water and sweat, its tool-free fitting, its easy upkeep, and its many colors. It's especially suited to sports, adventure, or vintage watches, and less so to very formal outfits. …