Thread: looking for your opinions on a watch

I really like the leather there.

I had a couple of metal banded watches a few years ago, but my daily watch now is a leather strap and I much prefer it. Looks better and feels better to wear!

Originally Posted by RayG

My preference would be for the bracelet as well. The leather strap itself looks really nice, but it leaves a big gap above and below the case. Clearly this is one of those strap designs that are specific for the watch.

These are MS-paint mock ups I just threw together.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Personally, I like the darker leather band. I'm a fan of bracelets (my go to watch is a Cariter Pasha C in stainless with a stainless bracelet), but I like the look of that face with the dark contrast...

A part of me agrees with the contrast, but you don't think it's pulling it too much the other way?

Originally Posted by ColdSteel

Leather of course.

rofl. a third of posters disagree!

Originally Posted by Stubear

I really like the leather there.

I had a couple of metal banded watches a few years ago, but my daily watch now is a leather strap and I much prefer it. Looks better and feels better to wear!

That is one thing I'll have to find out: how comfortable is the bracelet.

Leather or Titanium v

Originally Posted by Ichinichi

A part of me agrees with the contrast, but you don't think it's pulling it too much the other way?

I don't think it's too much contrast at all. Are you looking at a genuine croc or lizard skin or are you going with an embossed cowhide? Personally, I have a rose gold watch with a dark crock band, and I think it is a wonderful contrast...

i'm actually looking at gator

First, I love the watch. Here are my thoughts. Leather is classic and classy when wearing suits. Leather looks great with a french cuff and cuff links since the metals won't clash. Also I find the leather is easier on the shirts as the cuffs don't rub metal and fray.

The metal band is more "sporty" and looks good with sports clothes. To me, a watch is just like any other piece of jewelry. I have two, one with a metal band I wear every day and one with a leather band I wear when I get all gussied up.

Once again, the Accutron is very nice.

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

First, I love the watch. Here are my thoughts. Leather is classic and classy when wearing suits. Leather looks great with a french cuff and cuff links since the metals won't clash. Also I find the leather is easier on the shirts as the cuffs don't rub metal and fray.

The metal band is more "sporty" and looks good with sports clothes. To me, a watch is just like any other piece of jewelry. I have two, one with a metal band I wear every day and one with a leather band I wear when I get all gussied up.

Once again, the Accutron is very nice.

Thanks for all the pointers! Very helpful!

Also, consider the stitching. Contrasting colors are for a more sporty appearance.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Also, consider the stitching. Contrasting colors are for a more sporty appearance.

Thanks, thebigspendur! I've been thinking about this and I'm leaning towards glossy cognac/lighter brown leather in gator with deployment clasp and a glossy black gator with deployment clasp. no accent stitching; this isn't a sporty watch.

I always prefer leather bands on watches, but that's me. If I had to choose I would go for the dark brown leather. Matches better than the black.