James Harmon
In the realm of wristwatches, a good strap is akin to a well-tailored suit. It not only holds the timepiece securely in place but also contributes significantly to the overall aesthetic appeal and comfort. That said, I recently got my hands on the Ritche Quick Release Leather Watch Bands, designed for both men and women. Here's my take on this product, dissecting its every aspect to give you a balanced view.Upon arrival, the first thing that caught my eye was the neat packaging. The strap is placed in a bag with separate compartments for each end, ensuring they don’t rub against each other, which I found to be a thoughtful touch.Now, diving into the technicalities, the strap is made from Genuine Leather, which, although is the most affordable grade of real animal leather, surprised me with its quality given the price point of around $20. This strap from Ritche exudes a decent look, providing good value for money.Pros+ Pliability: Right out of the bag, the band is quite pliable, which gave me an impression that it won’t require a long break-in time.+ Texture and Stitching: The texture is smooth and pleasurable to the touch, and the stitching is pretty much flawless, adding to its visual appeal.+ Padding: The padding adds a nice dimension to the strap, striking a balance between softness and rigidity.+ Quick Release Feature: The band is very easy to attach due to its quick-release feature, which is a time saver and quite convenient.+ Aesthetic Appeal: It complements the look of my Tissot watch well, especially the blue accents. Although I ordered a mismatched buckle initially, they do offer a DLC version which is a great plus.Cons- Buckle Issue: There's a bit of a struggle to get the buckle to the right hole due to the added mass from the padding, especially when wearing it.- Length: For someone with a larger wrist like mine (7-3/4"), a longer strap would have been better to keep it centered below the wrist.- Durability Concerns: After some rigorous use, especially in a rough work environment, there were signs of wear and tear. A couple of reviews also noted that the band started falling apart after less than two months of use.- Material Authenticity: Although advertised as genuine leather, the feel of the material did raise some questions regarding its authenticity and comparison to full grain or top grain leather.In conclusion, the Ritche Quick Release Leather Watch Bands come across as a decent, budget-friendly option for those looking to spruce up their wristwatches. While it has its downsides in terms of durability and the buckle design, the aesthetic appeal, comfort, and easy attachment feature make it a worthy consideration for casual use or for watches that aren’t subjected to rough handling on a daily basis. The strap does have room for improvement, especially in terms of material quality and length options to cater to a wider range of wrist sizes.
Ritche Quick Release Leather Watch Bands Genuine Watch Straps for Men Women- 18mm 20mm 21mm 22mm 23mm 24mm Top Grain Leather Watch Strap, Valentine's day gifts for him or her
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Brand Seller or Collection Name | Ritche | Metal | No Metal Type |
Material | Leather | Gem Type | no gemstone |
Item Length | 3.94 inches | Clasp | Tang Buckle |
Model number | TY001-4 |
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- SPECIAL MATERIAL: Ritche leather watch band adopts a standard four-layer process. Its top layer is made of cowhide and can form a unique texture when wearing. You can have your own unique strap. The middle layer uses padding layer and adds a special shaping layer to ensure that the watch strap is moisture-proof and durability. The bottom layer reinforced matte lining ensures soft and breathable.
- UNIQUE DESIGN: To increase the practicality of the watch strap, the width from watch band head to buckle gradually decreases by 2mm. 22mm watch strap uses 20mm buckle, 20mm uses 18mm buckle,18mm uses 16mm buckle. Meanwhile, all sides of leather watch bands are stitched to ensure its durability.
- STRONGER APPLICABILITY: This watch strap is available in four colors, two marterials (nubuck, oil Leather), three widths (18mm, 20mm, 22mm), and two 316 stainless steel buckle colors (black, silver) to choose from. Three widths are compatible with traditional or smart watch which uses 18mm, 20mm, 22mm quick relaese spring bars. Choose different colors, marterials and buckle colors can meet your various needs.
- BEFORE ORDER: Please measure the width of your lug watch correctly and choose corresponding width of watch band. We provides 18mm, 20mm and 22mm width watch bands for you to choose from. You can refer the picture or 'Product Description' section on this page to measure, or contact us directly.
- BEST ADAPTABILITY: This leather watch band is designed to fit wrists 6.5'' to 8'' which covers most of the population. 8 (18mm) and 9 (20mm, 22mm) precision cut eyelets allow for individualized adjustment to fit perfectly, but the geometry of the watch may affects fit. Quick Release design saves your time that makes it fast and simple to install and replace your watch band.
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Patrick Dennis
So I've started a collection of cheap watches from another online retailer that rhymes with "jemmoo" (I'm tough on watches, so I don't want to kill an expensive one), and one that I got had a terrible band. I got this one to replace it, and it is a band that you might find on a far more expensive watch. Very quick and easy to install, and seems durable.
Suzanne Elliott
I had bought a new watch but wanted to replace its all stainless steel watch band to differentiate the new watch from the other watches I own. I wanted the new band to be black leather because the new watch has a stainless steel case, light colored watch face and dark colored chronograph dials. Black leather would give the watch a classy\dressy look while also maintaining a sense of sportiness. As one could imagine, there are a lot of leather watch bands available on Amazon and most of them are from brands I had never heard of. I was relying on product pictures and descriptions and hoping the vendors were also honest as well. Fortunately, most all of the watch bands were priced under $20 so if I made a poor choice, I want going to lose a bunch of money. The product pages for Ritche watch bands kept standing out over other brands though. Even though some of their bands were not the proper style or color, I kept getting the impression that they made quality products that were reasonably priced. I finally decided to purchase a black leather band made by Ritche . I am very happy with my purchase. The band is made out of quality leather and has a decent amount of thickness to it. The band itself screams class and brings a sense of dressy occasion I was looking for. Ritche watch bands are the real deal. A quality product at a reasonable price.
Pamela Hill
Love the quick release which allows one to change a watch band in like 5 seconds. The leather feels rich and is super comfortable. Looks great, quality clasps. Worth every penny.
Derek Barnes
This is my second band from this company. They are really well made leather and are easy to install. They are a bit stiff for the first week or so but then are more supple.
Jake Melendez
Used this strap to replace the Stainless Steel (SS) Band that came with my Victorinox 248149 watch. I could never get the SS Band adjusted properly due to a lack of micro adjustment capability - it was either too loose or too tight (shame on these companies that do this to their customers).To remedy the problem, I purchased this leather band and could not be happier. The flexibility of the leather band allows for comfort even if the band is a little too tight or a little too loose, and, as a bonus, the watch looks much better. I purchased a black band with red stitching to match the red Swiss Military logo on the face of the watch. The band I purchased was 21 mm which not everyone makes, so thank you Ritche Watch Bands for a quality product in the size I needed.