Leather Strap Replacement

[H_Kan]

Hi guys, don't know much about watches at all.

My gf is thinking of getting an Armani leather strapped watch for me for about £150, as a belated bday gift because I can't make my mind up about what I want. I don't wear watches generally although I think it would set a suit/formal clothes of nicely.

Thing is Ernest Jones seem to think that the strap will need replacing every 12 months at a cost of £50 regardless of how much I wear the watch.

Is this accurate?

If it is, then I will probably plump for a metal bracelet, so any ideas as to nice ones in that price range?

Cheers.

[H_Kan]

The strap kind of widens at the bit where it attatches to the case. So for the most part it is slightly narrower then the case.

No idea if this is normal or not? The original strap is quite nice leather and is black crocodile pattern style.

I'm not sure if they are trying to get me to buy the more expensive metal bracelet ones or if they are genuinely trying to be helpful.

Any other suggestions? I'm basically after a nice looking watch that will look good with more formal clothes.

Thanks.

[H_Kan]

Would like to spend £150-200, although closer to £150 is better.

I don't need anything fancy like chronographs etc, just after a good looking watch.