#3: Crown & Buckle Brynn

Crown and Buckle is yet another company that produces a range of budget-friendly options, proving you can get high quality leather watch bands even when you’re pinching pennies.

While they have a range of appealing bands, the Brynn is one of their most versatile. The rich brown leather features unique “scarring” that adds tons of character.

At just $36, the Brynn is hard to beat. While you won’t be getting a luxury Italian leather band, you will be getting a daily driver that you can rely on. And it still looks great, so you’re not compromising on aesthetics. It’s currently available in 18mm, 22mm and 24mm.

If you want something with a bit more flair, try the two-toned Anchorage strap that features royal blue threading on light brown leather. All of their other bands are similarly priced to the Brynn, so you can even buy a few without breaking the bank.

#4: ColaReb Venezia

While ColaReb isn’t as well known as some of the heavy hitters on this list, this small Italian company makes a variety of appealing straps that are well made and reasonably priced.

One of their most popular straps is their Venezia. With its natural imperfections, this vintage strap is full of personality and charm.

The Venezia features calfskin leather, contrasting stitching and a satin-finished steel buckle. It’s a modest strap that exhibits classic Italian craftsmanship. To top it all off, it’s only about $42 USD, so all things considered, it’s a pretty affordable strap.

ColaReb also offers a short version of the Venezia that’s great for small wrists. It has the same look and feel as the regular Venezia, so you won’t be missing out on anything.

#5: Fluco Horween Shell Cordovan Leather Strap

German company Fluco makes some really cheap straps (they start at about $23), but they also offer some more midrange options that are quite nicely priced.