A to Z about Men’s Leather Watches

Leather is loved for its visual nuances: different textures, subtle color variations, smoothness, and subtle signs of a cherished life. When working with such a versatile and multifaceted material, the care with which you do it can shape the appearance of leather watches for years to come and allow you to customize them to suit your own style.

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What is a Leather Watch?

Sylvi's leather watches are wristwatches with a leather band or belt that are designed to be worn by men.

It is a beautiful item, possibly the only one that men can wear for any occasion. It's always been an essential component of men's excellent grooming and styling.

A Leather Watch is Pivotal to Your Smart Business Attire

formal watch for men is the only watch that can be worn on formal and business occasions. For this reason, the leather watch often called a dress watch is the one in your watch collection that is absolutely essential.

The sole function of the leather watch is to complement a business suit or formal attire. It can also be combined with various business casual outfits.

How to Choose the Right Leather Watch?

The standard rule of matching metals and leather bands with shoes and belts still applies today. Leather types range from common to exotic leather. If you wear your watch 12 hours a day, it should fit comfortably on your wrist.

In analog watches for men, the strap is made of leather or the same metal as the case. Rough, worn leather straps go better with jeans. Such a watch would not be suitable for a luxury event.


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  • Leather is leather and can stretch. Therefore, avoid overstretching the watch strap.

  • Pay particular attention to leather watches that you wear often. Every week, wipe off dust and stains with a soft cloth or brush.

  • Scratches can ruin an impeccably finished piece. Take care to avoid contact with highly decorated clothing, sharp surfaces, or heavy jewellery when out and about.

  • Wet leather requires extra care, so remember to take an umbrella with you if rain is expected.

  • Do not store leather in direct sunlight to prevent discolouration. Store leather watches in a dust bag to avoid scratches and do not use plastic bags as that prevent good ventilation.

  • Do not store leather near artificial heat sources, such as radiators, which can dry out and crack the leather.

  • Clean stains and dirt with a mixture of soap flakes and warm water. Use a steam cleaner to disinfect the leather and remove deposits accumulated through regular use.

  • Do not wash leather in the washing machine, do not get it wet if possible, dry wet leather naturally and do not dry it near the heater or with a hairdryer, do not tumble dry it, do not iron it or immerse it in water to clean it.

  • Polishing leather, for example, maintains its original lustre. This process is ideal for shiny, ceremonial, or evening accessories that you want to keep in pristine condition.


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1. The deployment clasp gives the leather strap an attractive appearance and can prolong its lifespan by several years. It also allows the watch to be put on and taken off easily. Deployment clasps are used on both leather and metal straps. They allow the wearer to place the watch on the hand and close the strap around the wrist.

2. Leather bands must be marked/printed on the back with

  • The manufacturer's monogram(s),

  • Size and

  • Brand name of the leather or genuine leather.

3. Leather must not be treated with formaldehyde, as this can cause skin irritation. It is also recommended that chrome-tanned leather should not contain hexavalent chromium, as this can cause allergies.

4. All leather used for the production of watch straps must be deep-dyed so that no colour difference is visible on the cut surface.

5. Leather for watch straps must have a PH value between 3.5 and 4.0. The difference between the values must not exceed 0.7.

6. It must have a fat content of between 5 and 11 per cent, measured at 0 per cent moisture content,

7. It must have a chromium content of at least 3 per cent, measured at 0 per cent moisture content.

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