Our Buyer's Guide for Metal Watch Straps
We have so many different styles and designs available that we’ve put together this metal watch strap guide to help you choose the best replacement metal watch straps to refresh your favourite watch.
There are styles that suit sports watches, as well as watch straps that are perfectly suited for dress watches. So, without further ado, let us take you through our buyer’s guide for metal watch straps.
In This Guide
Best Metal Watch Straps for Men
The majority of our metal watch straps are unisex and sit well on all wrists, but there are a few choice designs that we feel deserve some time in the spotlight as metal watch straps for men.
Milanese mesh watch strap
Available in black, rose gold, gold and silver this elegant Milanese mesh watch strap accentuates classic watch faces perfectly and also adds a little bit of formal flair. As it's constructed from stainless steel it has the benefits of being durable, easy to clean and comfortable in hot and humid weathers. We think it works well as an alternative to leather for dress watches - it's sleek, sophisticated and not too thick.
Beads of rice watch strap
A finely detailed multi-link watch strap, with a push button buckle and all the benefits of a stainless steel watch strap. This smart beads of rice watch bracelet is the very definition of refinement. Each grain creates a detailed and character-filled watch strap. An absolute classic that will elevate your favourite watch effortlessly.
Dive watch strap
A masterclass in durability, this sturdy solid stainless steel watch strap is just the ticket for those chunkier diver watch cases. It’s available in silver and black and doesn’t require PADI certification for you to enjoy the divers extension buckle. Plus, the clasp has an added safety catch for additional peace of mind.
Contrast link stainless steel expander watch strap
There’s no messing around with buckles with this expanding watch strap - just slip it over your wrist and you're good to go. The contrasting link edged design is available in gold, silver or two tone and adds a distinct finish, while the telescopic ends allow the watch strap to fit a range of lug widths. Furthermore, it has benefits of all stainless steel watch straps, including durability and comfort.
Best Metal Watch Straps for Women
We have put together some of our best metal watch straps for women and included which watches they suit and why you may choose them. From expanding metal watch straps to Milanese mesh watch bands there is a strap style to pair with any watch.
Fine Milanese mesh watch strap
More tightly woven and consequently sleeker than our mesh watch strap choice highlighted above, this fine Milanese mesh stainless steel watch strap is suitable for both work and play. Available in black, gold, silver and rose gold this watch strap brings the party to those after-work drinks. Mesh watch straps are incredibly versatile, complementing both vintage and contemporary watch styles.
Expanding contrast edge stainless steel expanding watch strap
With its telescopic ends as well as a selection of finishes this expanding watch strap is very adaptable and a firm favourite in our metal watch strap collection. It has a comfortable and functional no-buckle expandable design which cleanly pairs with many watch styles - our customers often attach it to vintage watches.
Chunky stainless steel watch strap
This is an all-round matte metal watch strap with a simple design that's practical yet classically stylish. There finishes in gold, silver, black and rose gold allow it to match a range of watches and it suits casual as well as dressier styling. It's one of our customer favourites from our metal watch strap collection.
Watch bracelet with jewellery clasp
A timeless classic that’s perfect for small dress watches – this delicate stainless steel dress watch strap with a jewellery clasp will bring a dash of elegance to every special occasion. The colour selection of silver, gold and two-tone makes it the perfect match for smaller vintage watches. As with all stainless steel watch straps this bracelet is comfortable to wear, easy to clean and long-lasting.
Best Value Metal Watch Straps
Quality doesn’t have to come at a high price and we hope to prove that to you with our selection of stainless steel watch straps which are perfect for those shopping on a budget.
Contrasting brick effect metal watch strap
With contrasting matte and shiny sections the intricate design of this expandable watch strap makes it one of our favourites. This watch strap has endured in our collection and we think its lasting appeal is down to it refreshing a loved watch with character. The style and colour choices means that it's a fitting option for vintage watches.
Contrast brick link watch bracelet
With matte and shiny contrast details this brick link metal watch strap is a bestselling affordable style. The buckle includes a safety catch for added security and its striking timeless design is suitable for all occasions. In particular, this functional stainless steel strap is an excellent choice for a sports watch - it will resist water, it's easy to clean and looks luxurious too! The selection of colours allows it to fit a range of watches.
Regardless of style, occasion or budget we hope we’ve presented you with a metal watch strap that suits your needs. Whether it’s a gift or a personal treat, we have lots of styles to choose from – so if you can’t find what you’re after above, don’t hesitate to check out our full range.
Check out our informational guide to metal watch straps for more inspiration.
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