Watch Strap Guides
Practical, no-nonsense guides to strap sizes, fitting, materials and fit, built on the measurements in our watch index.
How to Measure Lug WidthFind your strap size in a minute with our on-screen ruler; no caliper needed.Watch Strap Sizes ExplainedWhat watch strap sizes mean, which watches use 18mm, 20mm and 22mm straps, why 1mm matters, and how tapered and odd sizes work.How to Change a Watch StrapStep-by-step: remove and fit a watch strap with spring bars, quick-release pins, drilled lugs or a NATO, without scratching the case.Spring Bar Sizes ExplainedHow to pick replacement spring bars: length, diameter (1.5, 1.8, 2.0, 2.5mm fat bars), shoulder types and quick-release bars.Watch Strap Length & Wrist Fit GuideMeasure your wrist, pick short, standard or long strap lengths, and see which watches' lug-to-lug suits your wrist with our calculator.Watch Strap Types ComparedNATO, perlon, leather, rubber/FKM, mesh and metal bracelets compared: comfort, water resistance, and which strap suits which kind of watch.19mm & 21mm Watches: Straps for Odd Lug WidthsWhich watches use odd 19mm and 21mm lug widths, and your options: exact-size straps, going one size down, and what never to do.Integrated, Proprietary & Smartwatch StrapsWhy some watches won't take normal straps (G-Shock, PRX, Apple Watch, Garmin QuickFit, Pixel) and how adapters and model-specific bands work.