From watch straps to storage rolls and boxes, 2019 saw plenty of notable new watch accessories.
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This roundup is part of This Year in Gear, a look back at the year’s most notable releases. To stay on top of all the latest product news, subscribe to our daily Dispatch newsletter.
Price: $28
From: bartonwatchbands.com
If you dig the look of gator but don’t necessarily want gator deaths on your conscience, these bovine leather watch straps are the way to go.
Price: $165
From: hodinkee.com
Nubuck leather makes for a unique look and a super comfortable strap, and Hodinkee’s latest is available in a range of shades.
Price: $32+
From: crownandbuckle.com
If NATO straps are too bulky and perlons are too flimsy, then the Chevron from Crown & Buckle might be your perfect watch strap.
Price: $63
From: gearpatrol.com
The Tropic rubber watch strap is back, and it’s available in four colors in 20mm in the Gear Patrol Store.
If you’re going to up your watch game, you need a watch in your box worthy of the extra effort. Seiko’s line of Prospex watches are a must-have for sport lovers and adventure seekers whether in the water, in the sky or on land — case in point, the SPB101. With its combination of 200m water resistance and shock resistance, it’s appropriate for activities in any terrain in addition to the challenges of every day. So if you’re looking for a timepiece that can match your pace, add a Seiko to your collection. Learn More: Here
Price: $45
From: haveston.com
Haveston’s M-6 Strap Storage Solution is made from 20 oz. cotton canvas and can store roughly 30 NATO or single-pass straps.
Price: $295
From: shinola.com
Shinola’s new watch collector’s box is made of oak, has space for four of your prized watches, and is customizable with your initials.
Price: $75+
From: analogshift.com
NYC-based Analog/Shift’s premium Italian leather watch straps are available in 15 different variations for under $100 each.
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