Sliding Watch Strap

[Fallingup]

Is there a solution to this first world problem? When I put on a watch, I tighten the strap so as to be comfortable. Not too tight or loose. However after a few hours I find the watch has slid to the left over the wrist. It seems to happen only with leather or fabric type straps. Not with bracelets. The weight of the watch doesn't seem to matter. Am I simply deformed. Should I glue sand paper to the strap? It's bugging me and wondered if any of you fine chaps have the answer.

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[Hoofy]

The strap is probably quite stiff so wants to straight itself resulting in a (=====) shape with the watch at one end and the buckle at the other. Your wrist is also in that similar shape...

[Kinky]

As Hoofy suggests, is that a new strap?

[Fallingup]

Yes it's new. I might try taking it off and fitting it the other way round.

[Kinky]

it will take a few weeks to mould into shape. Pretty normal.

Just keep doing as you're doing, and it will soften up and start shaping itself.

[Fallingup]

I shall do as you say

[Lorne]

There's a better solution than the normal one of doing it up really tight:

As Hoofy says, your strap looks a bit flat. You either need to wear it until it breaks in or buy a strap that’s already pre-curved to fit a wrist.
The strap should be reasonable thick and only semi-flexible
Use a deployment clasp that sits into the little indentation just to the left of your wrist tendons.

Get these three right and you’ll find you can wear a watch that’s a lot bigger and heavier than you thought possible without it skidding around, even on a skinny wrist like mine.

[Fallingup]

My! That's a big one

[Lorne]

Fallingup said:

My! That's a big one

I like 'em big...




In my opinion, if you can hold your watch like below, then the strap is working in a way that'll ensure it's comfortable, non-slippy around the wristy, and long lasting.

Edited by Lorne on Monday 28th January 10:19