What Colour Watch Strap Should You Choose?

A watch is an important part of any outfit. It can blend into your look or provide a welcome focal point to an otherwise understated outfit. They have been integral fashion accessories since the days of the pocket watch and today’s timepieces are no different. Choosing the colour of your watch strap takes some careful consideration to ensure it complements and elevates your outfit. Thankfully, we’re on hand to make things a little easier for you and are here to show you how to choose the colour of a new watch strap.

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What Colour Watch Strap is Right for You?

Are you an autumn or a spring? What colours do you naturally gravitate towards when choosing an outfit? Do you like to make an impact with your clothes or are you function over form? What type of material is your watch case made out of? These are all factors that should help you decide what colour watch strap is right for you.

We have made watch strap colour matching even easier by including popular watch colours and some of their most complementary strap shades below.

The best strap colour for a gold watch

The quintessential gold watch is a timeless accessory that looks good with any outfit. If you’d prefer to go beyond the classic gold watch/gold strap pairing, why not consider complementing the gold with one of our blue watch straps - or perhaps even burgundy - to really bring your watch’s face to the forefront? Black and brown watch straps also contrast gold effortlessly and are customer favourites too!

The best strap colour for a blue dial watch

A classic colour, a blue dial watch works best when paired with understated colours such as grey, tan and brown. However, that’s not to say you can’t accentuate the look with some contrast stitching or alligator print. Is there any better look than bold, blue and beautiful?

What colour strap is best for a silver watch?

There are few colours more versatile than silver, which is why it can be so hard to choose a strap colour - silver watches look good with everything! Depending on the look you want, you can go from traditional and understated to contemporary and bold. It really does depend on what outfit you’re planning to wear. Silver complements the full spectrum of shades from orange and yellow to purple and blue as well as all of those in between.

What colour strap is best for a black watch?

A black watch already makes a strong statement. To ensure your look is effortlessly cool we’d suggest one of our black watch straps in metal or leather, or contrasting colours such as red or white. Whether you go bold and brash with a splash of colour or double down with black-on-black, you can't go wrong when you let your own unique personal sense of style guide you.

What colour strap for a rose gold watch?

As a rule of thumb if it looks good paired with gold, it will look good paired with rose gold - but that’s not to say that these two materials should be treated exactly the same. There’s something quietly elegant about rose gold, whether it’s paired with one of our matching rose gold PVD watch straps, a classic navy blue watch strap, a bold black watch strap or a dark green watch strap - they all look stunning when paired with rose gold.

What is the Most Versatile Watch Strap Colour?

Traditionally, watch brands have often made watch straps in neutral colours such as black, brown and tan which are extremely versatile, conveniently complementing gold, silver and rose gold watch cases. They allow watch straps to subtly enhance outfits and pair effortlessly with other leather accessories, including belts, handbags and shoes. Of the three, black is the watch strap colour that goes with everything.

If you'd prefer to deviate from the classic three then grey and dark blue watch bands are an excellent choice as they enable understated accessorising with a contemporary flair.

Colour Combinations You'll Love

Now, you’ve read some of our suggestions for which watch strap colour is best, it's time for our favourite part: browsing our extensive range of colours, quality materials and choosing your own watch strap! Half the fun of fashion is the act of putting together a look. We are proud to have an ever-evolving collection of traditional and contemporary watch strap designs, handpicked by experts with a long history in the industry - meaning that you’ll be absolutely spoilt for choice when you shop Condor Straps. So, what are you waiting for? It's time to choose your next watch strap!

Still not sure where to start?

Check out our guide to the best watch strap materials for more inspiration.

View our Best Materials Guide