The Top Watch Accessories of 2018

From NATO straps to maintenance kits to that little rubber ball thing that you use to remove a screw-back watch case, we’ve got you covered with the best watch accessories.

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Watches can be expensive. Like, real, frickin’, expensive. But a quality leather strap, a strap changing tool or a watch roll need not break the bank. Hell, you can have one great watch, 12 different straps to wear said watch on, and your friends will be none the wiser (nobody suspects me!).

From NATO straps to maintenance kits to that little rubber ball thing that you use to remove a screw-back watch case, we’ve got you covered with the best watch accessory content on the Interwebs. So grab that one kick-ass watch (or the 120 that you hide in the back of your sock drawer and still haven’t told your fiancé about), find your spring bar tool, and get ready to accessorize.

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These Premium NATO Straps from Omega Celebrate the 2018 Winter Olympics

They’re pricey but very unique.

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Improve Your Apple Watch With a High-End Leather Strap

These straps from Texas-based Bexar Goods are made from rich, durable Cordovan.

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Have an Apple Watch? Check Out These Stylish New Bands for Spring

If you just got new Nike shoes, you can get a new band to match.

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Keep Your Watch Looking Factory-Fresh With This $26 Cleaning Kit

It comes with a cleaning solution, microfiber cloth and a soft-bristle scrubber.

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IWC’s New Portofino Watches Get Enthusiast-Approved Dials and Straps

Small tweaks that make a big impact.

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Carry Your Watch in ’90s Style with These Colorful (But Durable) Pouches

They’re crafted from durable 100D nylon and soft, crystal-protecting neoprene.

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Breathe New Life Into Your Watch With These High-End Leather Straps

Made from calfskin sourced from the best French and Italian tanneries.

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You Can Finally Get a Quality Leather NATO at a Reasonable Price

Crown & Buckle’s new bridle leather NATOs will only set you back $32.

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These Military-Inspired Canvas Straps Are the Perfect Watch Accessory

Four hard-wearing straps based on colors used in the U.S. Military.

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These High-End Leather Watch Cases Will Protect Your Collection in Style

They’re made from an oak tanning process that takes two weeks to finish.

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Bas & Lokes’s Watch Pouch Comes in Four New Colors

This Australian leather maker designs some of the best watch accessories around.

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Update Your Old (or New) Apple Watch with a Handsome Leather Strap

Give your tech-packed timepiece some old-school charm.

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This Nato Strap Helps Fund Cancer Research

If you’re looking for a new Nato strap, this grey-and-pink option is not only a cool look, but sales go toward breast cancer research.

This Year in Gear

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Just like that, 2018 has come and gone. Take a look back at the best of what the past 365 days had to offer in This Year in Gear