Today we see countless attempts to redo the "diver's watch." There are carbon copies of the Rolex Submariner and the Omega Seamaster everywhere. These two iconic watches are also plastered on every billboard and page of every luxury magazine out there today. The "homage" of each watch ranges from $50.00 to $2000.00, with little to no difference in exterior finish and look. But, every once in a while we see a watch that is entirely different, and breaks the mold of these two diver's watches. Most recently we found one watch to take both technology and design to a whole new level, the Tudor Pelagos. The Tudor Pelagos first surfaced in March of 2012 at Baselworld, the famous watch tradeshow in Basel, Switzerland. Rolex actually owns Tudor, and as of late, Tudor has become a test bed for Rolex designs. Tudor for countless years was considered the ugly duckling of Rolex, with little press and was somewhat looked down on. Rolex pulled Tudor from many countries including the US, many years ago due to slow sales. With the Pelagos and the BlackBay models, Tudor has become a fresh face again and quite desired by the watch community. Tudor became available this past fall in the US again causing quite a bit of excitement. The Pelagos itself is not just another pretty face. The watch boasts a 42mm titanium case with a helium release valve with an entire brushed finish. A very uncommon sized case and material for Rolex or Tudor. As a matter of fact this is Rolex's first use of titanium as a watch material. Additionally, the Pelagos's bezel is made out of a ceramic material, which is not new for Rolex/Tudor, but what is new is the luminous numerals on the dial. These luminous numbers are something that neither Rolex nor Tudor has tried. The most popular feature that we are interested in is the bracelet and clasp. The clasp has a remarkable feature that allows the bracelet to expand without any adjustment or fussing with. Supposedly this feature makes Tudor watch incredibly comfortable. This Tudor has become an iconic watch in itself. If you own a Pelagos, or another watch with a 22mm wide lug width we here at LUX have quite a few options for you to choose from. We suspect that you will find our rubber and leather options to truly impress you and give your Tudor or other watches a whole new look.

Many great watch makers today are using Bonetto Cinturini for their amazing rubber straps. Countless Swiss manufacturers already use the Rubber strap manufacturer Bonetto Cinturini for all of their rubber strap needs. One of the more common, but absolutely gorgeous straps is the Bonetto Cinturini Model 317. This classic rubber strap, with a 1.8 mm spring bar hole is used or copied by countless watch makers. It is popular due to its simple look that does not take away from the watch whatsoever. One of the great things about this and all Bonetto Cinturini straps is that they do not use any sort of Silicone. Their rubber watch straps are soft to the touch, do not collect link whatsoever and are extremely durable. The Bonetto Cinturini Model 317 comes in two sizes, 22mm wide and 24 mm wide at the lug. On the 24 mm wide version it tapers down to a 22mm size buckle. The 22mm wide version of the Bonetto Cinturini 317 stays 22mm all of the ways to the end. Also, the Spring bar side has a bulbous end to ensure its strength and years of abuse. The top side of the Bonetto Cinturini 317 has a smooth center but has a camphor edge. Some call this a three-dimensional pattern. The 317 is very similar to the 306 models that we also carry. Obviously, the 20mm size is one of the major differences, but the one particular unique feather of the 317 over the 306 looks is a square end on the tongue side. The 306 has a pointed end, which is somewhat of a more traditional leather strap look.

The Bonetto Cinturini 317 is an excellent "one size fits all" rubber straps.  Many NBR rubber straps are too short. The Bonetto Cinturini 317 is 133mm long on the tongue length and 73 mm from the edge to where the buckle starts to the edge of the lug. This large length adds a huge plus in our book. Especially when comparing it to many of the short straps for Panerai watches or Bell & Ross watches.

Take a moment and try out the Bonetto Cinturini from LUX, your exclusive Bonetto Cinturini Dealer!! Here is a link to enjoy and check: Natural Rubber Material / Bonetto Cinturini 321 / Italian Rubber  / What is the best strap? Rubber or Silicone Watch Bands?

The watch world knows that Bonetto Cinturini produces high quality rubber watch straps at a great price. You'll spend plenty of time narrowing down the simplest of choice's, dress or dive sport? Obviously it will depend on the watch you are wearing. I'm happy to announce that Benetto has once again giving you another option and has introduced a new version that is quite simply - a sportsman's dream of simplicity, called #298.

Even though this little company has sprouted from humble beginnings -it still operates with a very small group of talented, dedicated people producing some of the finest rubber watch straps at one of best bargains in the watch market today. First of all-  Italians know how to make great products- be it fine leather shoes or sports cars. Italians are as fanatical about manufacturing and design as the Swiss are about watch making.

Bonetto has been producing the highest quality rubber straps for over 30 years. So whether you own a sport diver watch or a more elegant classic model, they have the rubber bands. You might have noticed all the great watches of the world now a days are mostly adorned with a very nice rubber strap straight from the factory. Not stainless- not Gold-not Platinum. "Rubber". Good old fashion natural Rubber. And there are some amazing watches available for the watch enthusiast with the check book. Take your pick - Tudor - Tag Hueuer - Omega - Adumars Piguet "Royal Oak" - Panerai-  Bell & Ross and Zenith, just to name a few watch companies using rubber as an option. Most come with a rubber strap. Why Rubber? it looks great , it's super comfortable and resists the elements and UV rays. When it comes right down to it, rubber is bold yet subtle. The watch might have cost over $30,000 dollars but still has a rubber band. Personally I think it's more of a comfort issue. Which is why Bonetto has just introduced what I'm certain will become an industry standard for a rubber replacement band. This is no ordinary band, this is a Black Rubber buttery smooth ( RAF ) - Nato G10 version. Supple and comfortable beyond words. It incorporates the Royal Air force look with a Nato look in a rubber strap. It is a tremendous band for a mere handful of coins. So if you can't decide between a Nato Band or a rubber dive strap - don't worry- you can have both in one with the Bonetto Cinturini 298.  Bonetto already manufacture's rubber straps for Tudor and Rolex not to mention Omega and Isofrane among others. This new version is a Divers strap dream. 20MM with a beautiful 316 polished stainless Buckle that is sure to please. I highly recommend you indulge yourself with the new 298 Bonetto band. You'll be glad you did.      

We are so excited about the Hirsch leather watch strap line from Austria. There are so many models that intrigue us and one in particular has our heart right now, the Hirsch Knight. The Hirsch Knight comes in a variety of colors, lug widths, and lengths. The color options from Hirsch for the Knight are black, brown, golden brown and grey. Each of the colors has a distinct shade that shows how luxurious this watch strap truly is. The incredible calf leather has an alligator pattern that is unique on each strap, so no two are alike. The pattern of the alligator scales creates a striation of color for each of the four color options, again another unique feature about this luxurious Hirsch leather watch band. Hirsch, was intelligent also in creating a multitude of lengths and lug widths in this watch strap. The Knight comes in large or extra large length to accommodate almost any wrist, and fits 20mm, 22mm, 24mm, 26mm, and even 28mm width lugs! Simply an amazing group of options on a watch strap that we offer for under $80.00.  Some other features of such a great leather watch band are, that it is water resistant and has the famous Hirsch Oysterglove Supersoft under side lining. This watch band lining is incredible on the wrist skin. It shows just how luxurious this watch strap truly is. As you may know, Hirsch is the OEM manufacturer for countless Swiss watch manufacturers. This same watch strap would be over $200.00, if it was a replacement watch band for one of the fine watches it is intended for. At LUX, you save hugely because of our commitment of value to our customers and their timepieces. The Hirsch Knight is one of the premier leather offering by LUX. We have direct access to Hirsch straps and this give us incredible buying power and the ability to ensure that only the best straps are picked for our discerning clientele. We know that be it a Casio or a Rolex, you deserve only the best. The Hirsch Knight and all Hirsch leather watch straps are available to us. If you do not see something on our website, just email us and we will get it to you at the best price, fast! With LUX and Hirsch you get the best of both worlds when it comes to leather watch band options, quality and value.

We are extremely excited to announce that we have become an authorized Hirsch Retailer. The Hirsch name is synonymous with excellence and quality when it comes to watch straps and watch bands.  Hirsch is an amazing story. The company started back in 1765 making leather goods, particularly quality leather goods in Austria. Johannes Franz Hirsch opens a leather workshop in Lower Austria, producing leather for shoes and saddles in a small tannery. Most of the Hirsch product lines are still made in Austria today, where quality and expertise are passed down generation after generation. As a matter of fact, Herman Hirsch, a decendent of Johannes Franz Hirsch, is now the CEO of Hirsch AG and Hirsch AG is still a private family run organization. With hundreds of years of success and innovation in the watch "bracelet" industry, Hirsch is the leader in the world for watch strap manufacturing. Hirsch watch straps are attached to more Swiss watches, by Swiss watch manufacturers, then any other watch strap in the world. In 2003, is was verified that the Swiss watch industry overall uses more Hirsch leather watch products then any other watch band company.  Hirsch's select taste for fine leather hides and quality steel buckles has made them the goto strap solution for majority of the high-end watch world. As an OEM manufacturer, their retail products share the technology and design insight that their straps for watch manufacturers such as Swatch Group and Panerai. No mater what watch you own, if you have a Hirsch leather strap on it, you know you have the best watch strap money can buy. We are so proud to be selected to carry these incredible straps. If you have any questions about our leather options from Hirsch or any of other of our watch straps do not hesitate to ask us. Our staff is now fully trained on the Hirsch watch strap lines! Enjoy all of the Hirsch watch straps at the lowest available price!