We all know that metal straps can last for a lifetime, but what about leather straps? Depending upon the quality of the leather, such straps usually last between 6-12 months. However, if you can take proper care of leather straps, they can last for years and even a lifetime.
Leather straps need much more attention and care than their alternative metal straps. In this post, we will discuss how you can make your favorite leather strap last for a lifetime.
How To Take Care Of Leather Straps
Taking care of metal straps is pretty easy when compared to leather straps. Why? Simply because external factors like heat, dirt and direct sun exposure don’t affect metal straps as much as leather straps.
Fortunately, you can follow the steps below to keep your leather strap like new:
Choose Clasps Over Buckle
If you are not new to wearing leather strap watches, you will be well aware that leather straps with buckle and pin don’t last much. Contrarily, leather straps with clasps stay perfectly in shape longer.
The science behind this is pretty simple. When you hook the pin in the buckle, tension is created, and the strap experiences constant pressure. On the flip side, the pressure on the leather strap with clasps is much lesser.
Therefore, while choosing a watch with a leather strap next time, look specifically for clasps.
Make a Cleaning Routine
Opting for a regular cleaning routine is the second best thing you could do to make your leather strap last for longer. Don’t know how to do this? Follow the instructions below to keep your leather strap in pristine condition:
- Step one is grabbing a microfiber cloth and using it to clean dirt particles and grime from the strap’s surface. Gently clean the strap using the cloth from all sides.
- The next thing you have to do is clean the strap using soap with a gentle-use formula. If you don’t have a gentle soap, skip this step but don’t use a hard soap. Hard soap will damage the texture and different elements of your strap.
- The second last step is cleaning your leather strap with a clean wet microfiber cloth. Make sure that there is no soap left on the surface of your leather strap. Carefully clean the clasps or buckle and pin of your strap to avoid rust.
- Finally, you will have to dry your strap. For this, place your strap in a dry place at room temperature.
Repeat this cleaning process following the steps mentioned above after every two weeks.
FAQs
Get some leather treatment products and use them every once in a while to maintain the fresh look of your leather strap. Moreover, follow the cleaning routine mentioned above in the post to prolong your strap’s perfection and life.
If your watch is worn out from the edges, you can simply repair it at home. Place the strap on a flat surface and apply super glue to the fraying edges of the glue. Hold it for about 60 seconds, and it will do the job.
The Lifespan of Leather Watch Straps Concluded
In this post, we learned how long leather watch straps last. In addition, we discussed how to take care of your leather straps to make them last longer. These guidelines also included the instructions for cleaning your leather straps. Regular cleaning will keep your leather strap in immaculate condition.
