Artem HydroFlex Strap, £177 – £199
Artem, the Australian strap specialist best known for sail-cloth and canvas, has fused an FKM-rubber base with a canvas-style top in the new HydroFlex collection. It’s the ideal blend of comfort and cool for sports or tool watches, available in black, grey, blue, khaki-green and sand-beige.
Available at Artem Straps.
Lorente Straps Vintage Perforated Leather Watch Strap, €49 (approx. £40)
Spanish maker Lorente Straps channels 1960s-70s racing style with this perforated strap, crafted from top-grain cowhide tanned in Spain and given a waxed, lightly aged finish for authentic vintage character—perfect for classic chronographs.
Available at Lorente Straps.
Luff Watch Straps Salt and Pepper Hishi Strap, $24.99 (approx. £20)
This NATO-style strap weaves black and grey wool in a Shelby pattern for a bold dappled effect. Slightly thicker than standard NATOs, it suits heftier dive watches and chronographs.
Available at Luff Watch Strap.
Yorkshire Watch Straps The Adventurer Watch Strap, £39.99
The Adventurer is YWS’s go-anywhere, do-anything ribbed-nylon strap, offered in colours such as blue double-stripe and black-and-red single-stripe. It features an upgraded steel buckle and a large Velcro centre section for instant, on-the-fly adjustment.
Available at Yorkshire Watch Straps.
The Time Club Watch Strap, £24.99 – £35.99
UK-based The Time Club focuses on rugged, everyday straps for smart-watches as well as traditional timepieces. Highlights include the playful Not So Camo Green, the ventilated Ridge 4X for extra airflow, and the heavy-duty Pinnacle built for endurance.
Available at Time Club.
