Choosing the Right Watch: Leather vs. Metal

Pre-owned Tag Heuer with genuine leather band. Available in-store.

By Walter, JBD Sales Associate      

Everyone loves the feeling of getting dressed up. For us guys, nothing pulls a look together quite like a well-chosen timepiece. Whether you are a watch aficionado or looking to start your collection, choosing the right watch can be overwhelming. Let’s keep it simple by helping answer the age-old question: Leather or Metal band?

With leather bands, matching the color to your belt or shoes is always a safe and stylish choice. Think black with black, brown with brown, or other complementary colors. Don’t be afraid to step outside the box! Experimenting can lead to newer, bolder looks.

When it comes to metal bands, commonly referred to as bracelets, anything silver tone will match great with colder tones such as blue, white, or ash gray. Gold tone bracelets will wonderfully complement warmer tones like red, purple, or green. Anything in between? Dealers Choice!

The best advice we could give? Choose the watch band that feels the most like you! The watch or watch band in which you feel most like yourself is always best because who you are never goes out of style.

Looking for a new band? Here at Jewelry by Design, we offer a number of watch services, including link adjustment or band replacement, battery changes while you wait, and more. We also stock pre-owned luxury watches, including Rolex and Tag Heuer. Don’t know which watch band to choose? Let one of our wonderful associates get you started. We’d love to show you why people tell us, “you’re my go-to jeweler!”.