December 10, 2021
Whether you’re talking about your car, home, plants or your relationship with friends and family: there is simply nothing like the right kind of care. This is true for your watch as well - and especially your watch strap. Give it some love and attention on a regular basis and you'll get something in return: namely, a piece of jewellery on your wrist that will accompany you reliably for years to come – your Hirsch watch strap.
We'll show you how to care for leather and caoutchouc watch straps properly and enjoy them for a long time to come.
Sweat,cold, dirt & Co. - Whether it's the watch face or the strap - your watch is subjected to a lot of wear and tear every day. After all, your watch accompanies you from morning to bedtime - and sometimes even at night - through your daily routine.
Watch straps can take a lot of abuse in the process:
All these stresses and strains don’t affect your quality watch strap very much at first. The situation is different after a longer period of time: Constant friction between your watch and your skin can cause sweat to form on the wrist during sports or on hot summer days. Regularly opening and closing the watch also puts a strain on the material.
To ensure that you can continue to rely on the strap of your watch in the future, we show you what really matters when it comes to caring for and cleaning your Hirsch watch strap.
Typical of Hirsch watch straps are their high quality and the use of materials that promise an extremely long service life. How long your watch strap really lasts essentially depends on three factors:
However, leather is a natural product. This has many advantages, but also a disadvantage: the longer the wearing time, the greater the likelihood that a so-called "patina" will form. This means that the surface or the appearance as well as the colour of the leather can change over time. A leather strap can gradually appear darker or develop a slight sheen. To prevent this from happening and to keep your watch strap at the highest standard both functionally and visually for as long as possible, you should regularly subject it to a care ritual.
Do you want to benefit from the high quality and beauty of your watch strap for as long as possible? At Hirsch, we have years of experience in the creation, manufacture and care of watch straps and offer some important tips on how to do this:
If the strap becomes damp - for example, because you've worked yourself to the limit in the gym or you've had a summer's day with particularly high temperatures - you should take the entire watch off and remove the sweat by carefully rubbing it with a soft, dry cloth.
If you are not quite sure which care is best for your watch, you can ask your trusted watchmaker for advice or contact our experienced team at Hirsch!
Can't live without your Hirsch watch strap in everyday life and don't want to do without it in the future either? We have summarised some important everyday care tips for you here:
Not everyone wears their watch all day and night. In particular, people who love their watch and particularly appreciate its value will refrain from wearing their favourite piece of jewellery in everyday life and save this moment for special occasions. No matter how often you wear your watch, proper storage plays a big role in the longevity of your watch and especially your watch strap. Make sure that your watch is not exposed to wide temperature fluctuations. A dry storage place can also contribute positively to the longevity of your watch.
If you do not want to wear your watch for a longer period of time, it is best to store it directly in a case. There, the watch strap is also optimally protected from dirt and dust.
In our shop you will also find the right trays to store your favourite bracelets.
How often do I need to clean my watch?
Even if your watch is special to you, you don't have to care for and clean it every day. However, if you have been wearing your watch for a long time or it has become dirty, you can clean it with a damp cloth.
What is the best way to clean my leather watch strap?
You should not clean a leather bracelet with water. The leather could become brittle and dull. Instead, you can use a soft cloth to remove coarse dirt or a soft brush. In particularly warm temperatures, you can wear the leather strap a little looser to prevent sweat from forming between the skin and the leather watch strap.
What are the benefits of caring for your watch strap?
If you care for your Hirsch watch strap regularly, you can benefit from these advantages: