The Best Watch Straps for Every Budget (A Follow-Up to Our Watch Guide)

The Perfect Straps for Every Watch Budget

Now that you've found your ideal watch, it's time to complete the look with the perfect strap. At Vercors, we believe the right strap can elevate your timepiece from great to extraordinary. Here are our top strap pairings for watches at every price point featured in our budget guide.

Under $500 Watches: Affordable & Versatile

Seiko 5 Sports (SRPD)

• Best Strap: Vercors CTS Rubber (Black/Grey) – Enhances its sporty dive aesthetic while adding comfort. 
• Alternative: Rally Strap (Blue) – Gives it a retro racing vibe.

Timex Marlin Automatic

• Best Strap: Matte Black Lizard Emboss – Elevates its vintage dress appeal.
• Alternative: Vintage Tan Leather – For a classic, aged look.

Citizen Promaster Diver

• Best Strap: Grey Fabric – Nods to its military-inspired durability.
• Alternative: CTS Rubber (Navy) – Matches its aquatic roots.

 

$500–1,000 Watches: Mid-Range Refinement

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical

• Best Strap: Crazy Horse Brown Leather – Enhances its military heritage with rugged texture.
• Alternative: Khaki CTS Rubber – For a modern field watch twist.

Baltic Aquascaphe

• Best Strap: Racing Strap (Brown/Blue) – Matches its vintage dive charm.
• Alternative: Matte Black Lizard – Dressier take on a tool watch.

 

Under $3,000 Watches: Premium Pairings

Longines HydroConquest

• Best Strap: CTS Rubber (Black/White) – Sporty upgrade for its ceramic bezel.
• Alternative: Matte Navy Croc – Dressy diver hybrid.

Oris Aquis Date

• Best Strap: Blue Rally Strap – Plays with its sunburst dial.
• Alternative: Black Croc Emboss – Luxe contrast to its sportiness.

Sinn 556

• Best Strap: Grey Fabric – Keeps its tool-watch ethos intact.
• Alternative: Jaipur Brown Leather – Warms up its German precision.

 

Under $5,000 Watches: Luxury Complements

Tudor Black Bay 58

• Best Strap: Vintage Tan Leather – Nods to its retro inspiration.
• Alternative: CTS Rubber (Khaki) – Modernizes the vintage aesthetic.

Nomos Club Campus 

• Best Strap: Oslo Blue Leather – Matches its playful dial colors.
• Alternative: Matte Black Lizard – Sharpens its minimalist look.

Grand Seiko SBGX261

• Best Strap: Black Croc Emboss – Highlights its Zaratsu polish.
• Alternative: Crazy Horse Maroon – Unexpected texture for contrast.

 

Under $10,000 Watches: Grail-Worthy Finishes

Omega Speedmaster Professional

• Best Strap: Racing Strap (Brown/Blue) – Honors its motorsport ties.
• Alternative: Matte Black Lizard – Sleeker than the stock bracelet.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso

• Best Strap: Matte Navy Croc – Pairs with its Art Deco elegance.
• Alternative: Jaipur Soft Brown – Timeless leather for dress wear.

Zenith Chronomaster Sport

• Best Strap: CTS Rubber (White) – Matches its panda dial.
• Alternative: Black Croc Emboss – Luxe contrast to its sporty chrono layout.

 

Final Tip: Experiment!

Straps are the easiest way to refresh a watch’s personality. Try:

• Rubber for summer
• Leather for formal events
• Fabric for casual weekends

Explore all Vercors straps here to find your match.

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