Leather Cuff Watches

One of the hottest fashion styles being worn by celebrities and fashion aficionados are leather cuff watches. In the past time piece wearers have been very polarised. Either you wore a fancy, expensive looking, watch with a metal or leather band, or a sporty digital watch with a plastic band that was more for function than style. The wide leather band in this design allows you to make a big fashion statement, while still having a casual appearance.

When you put on a leather cuff watch you are making an instant fashion statement. They come in a variety of colors and are available in both men and women’s styles. The women’s styles are usually smaller and more feminine than the men’s versions. However, many young women choose to wear the men’s designs for a more punk rock flair.

This trend is most popular among men. There is a very wide range in the styles of men’s leather cuff watches. Some of these have a very prominent look and are designed to stick out in the crowd. The punk rock and biker styles usually have come with think, black cuffs covered in spikes and studs and have silver face. Others have a more trendy and hip style to them, making them the perfect accessory to wear on a daily basis or out to the bar at night. Even high end designers have caught on to the popularity of the leather cuff style and have come out some great looking high end designs.

For a brighter take on the cuff watch a retro style watch might be what you are looking for. With its art deco style and angular lines it can be a very interesting piece when paired with the right clothing.
Although digital watches have become the watch of choice for most wearers, it is common to find that a cuff watch will have an analog face. There are so many variations on this style that you can find great designs with either a digital or analog face.

Some of these can be disassembled if you just want to put the watch face in your pocket or bag. You could also wear the leather cuff separately for a whole new look. The face is attached to the cuff with straps that are either snapped on or sewn in. The benefits to having a detachable face is the ease in which the owner can replace or repair the face. On the other hand, if the cuff becomes worn or damaged you can simply replace the cuff.

These watches have a reputation for lasting, but the wearer must take good care it in order to take advantage of its full potential. Since these are primarily made from leather, you want to make sure they avoid moisture if possible. So if you know you will be participating in a vigorous activity, you may want to remove your watch. The leather cuff can also be cleaned using a gentle leather cleaner to keep it looking like new for a very long time.

Of course the outfit you chose to wear the watch with will make or break its effect. Some celebrity’s like Robert Pattinson have been spotted wearing the watch with nothing more than a pair of jeans and a casual button up shirt. While others such as Johnny Depp pair them  with everything from jeans to suits. The thick band is meant to noticed and makes a big fashion statement for those bold enough to make it.