Strap

A strap is the Bracelet alternative way of keeping a watch in place. Usually leather, it can also be

• Nylon
• Rubber or other polymer
• Alligator ($$$)
• Carbon fiber
• Sharkskin
• Varieties of leather
  • Cordovan (shell leather, see [here])
  • Calfskin (personal favorite)
  • Textured to look like alligator, common on less expensive watches

Strap options include:

• [Thorn buckle]
• [Single deployant]
• [Double deployant]
• [Quick-release springbars]
• Sealed edges
• 'Waterproofing'

Here's a picture of a Chines jump-hour, with alligator-textured leather and a [double deployant] clasp:

More to come on this topic!

Links

• Strapaholics is an entire blog about nothing but straps. Amazing.
• I've had good luck with Frank Bame's straps and recommend them.
• For polymer, my current favorite is the Maratac Elite