For example I can get a leather strap for $20 to $30, but my Breitling band replacement cost about $450.
This is due in large part to the type of material involved. Replacing a watch strap is much less expensive than replacing a band. Watch Strap: a strap is made of leather, fabric, rubber, or soft material and closes with a tang buckle, safety strap, flip clasp, or Velcro. Watch Band: a band or bracelet is made of metal or hard plastic, has linked pieces pinned together, and closes with a locking mechanism which can be a deployant clasp or jewelry clasp.
For the purposes of this article we are dealing with metal bands and not material straps. Any watch technician will know what your talking about if you ask with any of the terminology. The words band, strap, and bracelet are pretty interchangeable. If you need it repaired, you can bring it in or mail it to their authorized service center. For example, if you have a Cartier…my advice is get your band replaced at a Cartier boutique. While you can often find bands at watch repair shops, a best bet for quality and fit is finding a store for the manufacturer of your watch. The map above will display everything from watch repair shops to jewelry stores.
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