A Step-By-Step Guide To Men’s Summer Watches
If rubber is a touch too deep sea diver, then embrace the still-going-strong trend for NATO straps, which are these days as likely to secure a Tudor to your wrist as a Timex. They’re traditionally made of nylon, but you can also find them in more breathable canvas and cotton if you need more airflow.
Since NATO straps are affordable – most cost less than £20, compared to hundreds for a metal bracelet – and come in everything from olive green (a colour that nods to their military roots) to acid-tinged paisley, having several in your rotation is a more wallet-friendly way to add some seasoning to your watch wardrobe than picking up a new piece.
We’re big fans of the straps from Triwa (from £20), which err towards the Scandinavian (read: simple and well-priced). Unlike leather, they’re a breeze to switch in and out, which means you can hit the office with a sober strap and then slip into something a touch more outré for the pub.
- Timex Stripe Canvas Strap Watch In Blue And Red
- Daniel Wellington Warwick Silver Canvas Strap Watch
- Bulova Mens Green Canvas Strap And Black Dial Watch
- Timex Weekender Slip Thru Watch All Black
- Timex Weekender Slip Thru Watch Olive
- Mwc 21 Jewel 300m Auto Submariner Watch Khaki Nato Strap
- Shore Projects Whistable With Grey Classic Strap
- Larsson And Jennings Blue Kulor Watch
- Gucci Ya136206 Dive Stainless Steel Watch
- J. Crew Solid Watch Strap
- J. Crew Striped Watch Strap
- Briston Long Nato Watch Strap In Burgundy
- Triwa Army Nato
- Triwa Black Grey Nato
- Triwa Blue Stripe Nato
Your Summer Watch Squad
Summer is a time for impromptu plans, fuelled by a combination of sunshine, high spirits, and probably some actual spirits too. What sits on your new strap should reflect that fact. “You don’t want to dent a diamond bezel by playing outside,” says Fazal.
You’re looking for that combination of hardiness – don’t be the guy who can’t join his mates on that spontaneous mountain biking trip in case he breaks his delicate watch – and fun. Your dress watch has no place in a beer garden. These do:
