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A detailed shot of an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph watch, model 2918.50.83, featuring a black dial, an orange unidirectional bezel, and an orange rubber strap, resting on a textured light-colored surface.

The Enduring Appeal: Why Orange Dominates Dive Watch Dials

Introduction In the intricate and often understated world of horology, certain colours stand out, capturing both attention and imagination. Among these, orange holds a singularly...
An overhead view of three watches with leather straps on a grey and white marbled surface: an automatic dark blue dial IWC, a white dial Quartz Seiko chronograph, and a cream dial Mechanical Studio Underd0g.

The Ticking Truth: Quartz vs. Mechanical vs. Automatic - Which Movement Reigns Supreme?

Introduction Here at WatchObsession, we live and breathe timepieces. From the intricate dance of gears in a classic mechanical watch to the sleek precision of...
A top-down shot of an Omega Seamaster James Bond Collector's Edition watch, model 212.30.41.20.01.001, featuring a black dial with white hour markers, a date window, and red

Be Like Bond: Always Wear the Right Watch Strap for your Seamaster

Bond and his Seamaster: The Perfect Choice James Bond. The name conjures images of suave sophistication, daring escapades, and impeccable style. From high-stakes poker games...
An overhead flat lay featuring three Hirsch Arne sailcloth effect watch straps in red, green, and yellow, each with a contrasting buckle. They are artfully arranged on a warm wooden background alongside brown leather driving gloves, dark sunglasses in a y

Behind the Lens: How We Capture Stunning Watch Strap Photos at WatchObsession

Introduction At WatchObsession, we know that a great watch strap deserves to be seen in its best light. Not only does the photography of the...
An Artem Sailcloth watch strap fitted to a clasp lay open on parquet wooden background. There are watch tools surrounding it.

Locking It Down: A Guide to Watch Clasps and How to Fit Them

Introduction The watch often gets all the attention, followed by the strap, but the unsung hero of a secure and comfortable fit is the clasp....
several different styles of watch spring bar tool lay together from different brands

How to Change a Watch Strap: Easy Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction In this easy to follow tutorial we'll go over the basic steps on how to change a watch strap. We will focus on two...
Elegant gold dress watch with a classic dark brown leather strap on a right wrist.

The Hidden Rules of Wristwatch Wearing: Are You Breaking Them?

Introduction We're told what to do and how to do it in most aspects of our lives, most rules, as the saying goes, are made...
Close-up of a TAG Heuer Monaco watch with a blue dial on a blocky Minecraft arm. Wooden background.

Is this Minecraft Steve's Watch? A look at the TAG Heuer Monaco!

Introduction With todays the release of the Minecraft Movie staring Jack Black as the mononymous Steve. We take a look at the TAG Heuer Monaco,...
Overhead view of a Panerai Luminor Marina on a steel bracelet, with a watch cloth, tool, pen, book, plant, & pine cones, arranged in a still life.

Top 5 Watch Straps for the Panerai Luminor Marina

Introduction Panerai's iconic Luminor Marina has been making waves since its release in 1993. It's military roots, robust design and affiliation with the likes of...
Image showing the measurements of a green watch strap and pink/green watch, with labels for total length, lug width, strap lengths, and wrist length. The watch is arranged with other items like keys, a pen, and a book.

Finding the Perfect Watch Strap: A Beginner's Guide to Lug Width and Wrist Measurements

Introduction Understanding the size of your watch is an important first step on the road to buying a new watch strap. Whether your old strap...
Four watches lay on a stone background, the watches are fitted to the Hirsch Stone Premium Watch Strap.

From Nature to Wrist: The Art and Craftsmanship Behind the Hirsch Stone Performance Watch Strap

We take a look at the Hirsch Stone Premium Watch Strap, focussing on the craftsmanship, and the sustainable and vegan friendly materials used in it's...
A Zenith El Primero Revival 'Lupin The Third' 2nd Edition Watch Lay on a wooden table

A Collectors Dream: The Zenith El Primero Revival 'Lupin The Third' 2nd Edition

Find out what makes the Zenith El Primero Revival such a spectacular timepiece that should be on every watch collectors wishlist. ...
An alligator watch strap fitted to a Seiko Presage Cocktail Time Watch

The Best Watch Straps for Different Occupations

Introduction Your watch doesn't just tell the time; it's a reflection of your personality, and your watch strap is a key part of that expression....
man wearing a hirsch duke embossed alligator leather watch strap with a gold buckle.

Why is the Hirsch Duke our most Popular Watch Strap?

What makes the Hirsch Duke so popular? Read on to find out why, and to help you decide if it's the strap for you. ...
The caseback of the Oris x Miss Piggy Collaboration showing their 'spyhole' caseback.

Who's Next for the Oris x Muppets Collaboration?

We're overly curious to see what will happen with the next Oris X The Muppets collab! Find out who we think will be the next...
An image of an Omega Speedmaster lay flat on an open watch roll attached to a black Artem sailcloth strap, surrounded by Artem straps and clasps against a wooden background.

How to Fit an Artem Clasp

Introduction Fitting an Artem clasp to your timepiece can not only improve the comfort on your wrist, but also extend the life of your strap....
A mans wrist wearing an elasticated MN strap in green.

How to Fit and adjust an Erika's Originals MN Strap

Follow these steps to fit your Erika's Originals MN watch strap and enjoy the comfort levels that come as standard on these elasticated watch straps....
An Omega Seamaster NTTD lay with 5 strap pairings

Top 5 Watch Straps for the Omega Seamaster No Time To Die

We take a look some watch straps that look absolutely fantastic on the Omega Seamaster No Time To Die. Browse through these combinations and judge...
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