Watch strap opinions and advice needed

July 23, 2013 8:41 AM

Just looking for some opinions on straps for two new Tissot watches I picked up. They are the PRC200 chrono w/ white dial (http://imgur.com/nC4xD4z) and the Tissot PR 516 Visodate Heritage (http://imgur.com/236ZDlH).

Curious what you guys think would really make these watches look slick, whether dressed up or for everyday wear. Lug width is (an annoying) 19mm for the PRC200 chrono and 20mm for the Visodate Heritage, btw.

Would the PR516 watch work with a black strap? Does a tapered strap imply something vs. a non-tapered (dressy vs. casual)?

Thanks for any advice and opinions!

Some of the ideas I had were:
http://www.watch-band-center.com/watchstrap-p14164h262s264-Watch-band-Samara-20.html

http://www.watch-band-center.com/watchstrap-p13863h262s264-Watch-band-Moscow-20.html

http://www.gnomonwatches.com/accessories/rios-leather-strap/classic-cognac-calf-leather

http://www.gnomonwatches.com/accessories/rios-leather-strap/new-york-cognac-shell-cordovan

http://www.gnomonwatches.com/accessories/rios-leather-strap/toscana-cognac-calf-leather

posted by rbf1138 to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (2 answers total)

I think the PRC200 would look best on a metal band or a canvas NATO-style strap.

Because of its black face, I don't think the PR516 goes that well with the medium brown shades of leather you link to. I'd think about a black strap for it. Actually, I'd probably keep the band in the pic.

Maybe try a watch-dedicated forum like timezone.com?
posted by mullacc at 9:09 AM on July 23, 2013

Ask at the fora at watchuseek, they'll make suggestions.
posted by wenestvedt at 12:23 PM on July 23, 2013