Collection: 22mm Watch Strap Replacements

Buy 22mm watch straps in the UK in a variety of materials, colours and styles – providing you with an option for all occasions and watch types. Whatever your watch, browse through this range to find a great watch accessory at a price that won't break the bank.

Why buy a replacement 22mm watch strap? 

Our 22mm watch straps are bold, stylish, and functional and fit larger watches. A bold watch needs a strong 22mm watch strap to match. If you’ve been searching for a slightly wider strap to match your watch’s lug width, you’re in the right place. 

We stock all of the most popular replacement watch straps in a 22mm lug width, as well as some hidden gems including quick release bands that are only available in this size. 

But why buy from our UK store? 

Aside from the fact that your watch needs a certain lug width, 22mm watch straps can tick some other, more surprising, boxes. Here are some of our favourite things about these wider bands: 

Bigger is Better: With a 22mm watch strap, there’s more "strap space" to play with unique designs and stand-out styles. Whether you choose a bold colour or make a statement with a funky pattern, there’ll always be more of it with 22mm of space.

Enhanced Comfort: While some may associate wider straps with discomfort, our 22mm watch straps are fashioned from high-quality materials, making them perfect for all-day wear with no irritation. With our 22mm leather watch straps, you can enjoy a balance of substance and comfort, ensuring that your wrist feels as good as it looks. 

Durability: Many of our 22mm watch straps are fashioned from robust materials to withstand the test of time. This ensures that your wrist-wear, for example the 22mm NATO strap, one of our best-selling military-style straps, remains as reliable as the day you first put it on. 

As a niche watch strap company for discerning individuals working with discerning budgets, The Thrifty Gentleman prioritises convenience without sacrificing customisation. 

Just because you’re constrained by a specific lug width doesn’t mean you should have to give up your personal style. So, what are you waiting for? Find everything from 22mm Milanese watch straps to 22mm Marine Nationale straps right here. 

If you’ve found your watch band, you will also be delighted to learn that you can take advantage of our free delivery on all orders to the UK. 

How To Choose A 22mm Watch Strap

Every strap here is 22mm at the lugs, so the choice is about material and how you'll wear it:

Leather, for work and dress watches. A 22mm leather watch strap in black, brown or tan suits most dress and field watches. Choose from padded calf, Italian waxed and Crazy Horse leather, many with quick release spring bars.

NATO and Zulu, for everyday and outdoor wear. Tough double pass nylon in classic G10 military watch strap stripes, seatbelt and ribbed weaves; Zulu straps use heavier webbing and rounded hardware. Classic G10 NATO straps start at £10.79, and you can see every style in our 22mm NATO straps range.

Rubber, FKM and silicone, for water and sport. A 22mm rubber watch strap shrugs off sweat and sea water, which makes it the usual choice for a dive watch. Our dive watch straps collection gathers the ones built for it.

Nylon, sailcloth and canvas, for a light, casual look. A 22mm nylon or fabric watch strap in sailcloth or canvas dries fast and, with quick release spring bars, is easy to swap.

Metal and Milanese mesh, for a sharper finish. Stainless steel bracelets and a 22mm mesh watch strap in silver or black.

Not quite 22mm?

If your watch measures 20mm between the lugs, see our 20mm watch straps; if it's 24mm, try our 24mm watch straps. A strap that's narrower than the lug gap leaves a visible gap and can twist, and one that's wider won't fit at all, so it's worth measuring first.

FAQs on the range 

What does 22mm mean for a watch band? 

When you hear of a 22mm watch strap, it refers to the width of the band where it attaches to the watch case itself. It is the measurement between the lugs, which are the points where the band connects to the watch. 

How do I know what size replacement watch band I need? 

To find the correct size watch band you need, and in particular if looking for a 22mm watch strap replacement, measure the distance between the watch lugs. Alternatively, check with the retailer or brand to find out your watch’s specifications or the current band for size markings. 

What is the difference between a 20mm and 22mm strap? 

It's very simple: a 22mm watch band is 2mm wider at the lugs than a 20mm watch strap, and the band is usually 2mm wider along its length too. 22mm watch straps tend to be designed to be used on large and more robust watches and typically provides a more substantial look – for example with our military style replacement bands.  

What size is a standard watch strap? 

There isn’t a universal "standard" size as it depends on the watch, but common widths range from 18mm to 24mm. The most common sizes for men’s watches are 20mm and 22mm watch bands. 

Do you sell 22mm quick release watch straps?

Yes: about 60 of the styles here come with quick release spring bars, so you can change the strap by hand with no tools. The rest use standard spring bars, and NATO straps simply thread through the lugs of the watch. Each product page says which kind it has.

Which watches take a 22mm strap?

A lot of larger men's watches, especially divers and sports watches: many Seiko, Citizen and Vostok models use 22mm, and it's common on cases from about 42mm upwards. The surest way to check is to measure between the lugs or look up your watch's specifications.

You might also like 

The Thrifty Gentleman is your one-stop shop for any style or type of 22mm replacement watch strap. If you like the styles you see above, you may also want to check out the following ranges: 

G10 watch straps 

James Bond watch straps 

Marine Nationale watch bands 

All NATO watch straps