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Welcome to The Thrifty Gentleman Blog - your go-to resource for everything related to watch straps, watch accessories and style tips for watch enthusiasts in the UK and beyond.

Whether you’re searching for replacement watch straps UK, need guidance on choosing the right leather, nylon or silicone band, or want to discover the best Apple Watch bands UK, our blog is full of practical guides, honest reviews and expert tips to help you get the most out of your timepiece.

From size guides and style comparisons to how-to articles and the latest trends in watch strap design, we cover the topics that matter to both seasoned collectors and everyday watch wearers. Dive in, explore our latest posts, and find inspiration to personalise your watch with confidence.

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Best Third-Party Apple Watch Bands for Hiking

Best Third-Party Apple Watch Bands for Hiking

Let us discuss the best third-party Apple Watch bands for hiking and similar pursuits! Dear readers, the modern-day marvel that is the Apple Watch has transcended its status as a...

Best Third-Party Apple Watch Bands for Hiking

Let us discuss the best third-party Apple Watch bands for hiking and similar pursuits! Dear readers, the modern-day marvel that is the Apple Watch has transcended its status as a...

Metal vs. Leather - Which Watch Strap is Better For Your Skin?

Metal vs. Leather - Which Watch Strap is Better...

Choosing the right type of watch strap. It’s an important consideration, and one that many people fail to put enough thought into. After all, we often just opt for whatever...

Metal vs. Leather - Which Watch Strap is Better...

Choosing the right type of watch strap. It’s an important consideration, and one that many people fail to put enough thought into. After all, we often just opt for whatever...

How Can I Coordinate My Watch with Other Accessories?

How Can I Coordinate My Watch with Other Access...

Greetings fellow followers and readers, welcome to this delightful discourse on the fine art of coordinating your Apple watch straps with other accessories. A wristwatch - particularly one as versatile...

How Can I Coordinate My Watch with Other Access...

Greetings fellow followers and readers, welcome to this delightful discourse on the fine art of coordinating your Apple watch straps with other accessories. A wristwatch - particularly one as versatile...

How to Remove & Install an Apple Watch Strap

How to Remove & Install an Apple Watch Strap

If you’ve ever tried to change an Apple Watch strap in a hurry - perhaps five minutes before leaving the house, while the kettle boils and the sky practises its...

How to Remove & Install an Apple Watch Strap

If you’ve ever tried to change an Apple Watch strap in a hurry - perhaps five minutes before leaving the house, while the kettle boils and the sky practises its...

Are NATO Watch Straps Too Casual

Are NATO Straps Too Casual?

Have you ever thought about adding a NATO watch strap to your look? In many cases, the designs of NATO straps can be excellent in a wide array of applications,...

Are NATO Straps Too Casual?

Have you ever thought about adding a NATO watch strap to your look? In many cases, the designs of NATO straps can be excellent in a wide array of applications,...

What Is the Best Watch Strap to Wear in the Rain?

What Is the Best Watch Strap to Wear in the Rain?

Introduction If you’ve recently found yourself questioning whether we’ve skipped straight from Dry January to Monsoon February, rest assured, you’re not alone. Here in the UK, it has been raining...

What Is the Best Watch Strap to Wear in the Rain?

Introduction If you’ve recently found yourself questioning whether we’ve skipped straight from Dry January to Monsoon February, rest assured, you’re not alone. Here in the UK, it has been raining...