This gives it a hard, almost Casio-esque style as if it were made out of a more compact material, like plastic. It’s a cool look, fully cinched by the diamond-plate surface. Imagine bright colours, Bonetto Cinturini quality and a half-punched strap so you can create a strap hole exactly where you want it. That’s the ZULUDIVER 270 rubber strap. Subtle scalloped ‘cavatto’ contours, reminiscent of Ferrari bonnet swages, herringbone textures and decades of Bonetto Cinturini expertise meet in this stunning rubber strap.

The Tropical Strap by Barton Bands leans harder into the sporty look. This is especially the case when compared to textured, pointy-ended tropic straps, which are more dressy. Barton Tropical Rubber Strap What’s more, with a ZULUDIVER 12-month guarantee and Bonetto Cinturini’s expertise behind your strap, you'll buy amd wear yours with confidence. Don’t get me wrong, they have their good points. They’re cheap, they’re soft, lightweight, come in a rainbow of colors, and can be molded into an endless variety of shapes. I actually have a few that I like. They have their place…and it’s usually on a lightweight, inexpensive watch.A new innovation, only featured on this strap, is pre-drilled holes. The holes have been pre-drilled at the factory underneath the strap, but have not penetrated the outer shell. The user is able to punch the hole themselves, on the hole they prefer, which prevents having the normal 6-8 holes down the entire strap. The look is a perfect balance of simplicity and detail. It can likely pull off even louder colors without being too in-your-face if that’s your style. Alpine Silicone Strap

Meanwhile, the time-honored weaving pattern on the surface is complemented by almost reptilian steps all throughout the edges. Uniquely, this strap straddles organic and industrial aesthetics. Pros The benefits of this mismatch are that this strap doesn’t need breaking in, and can handle extreme conditions more than a dress watch strap can. Build-wise, they’re made from an in-house rubber formula, which is strong and doesn’t smell like petroleum, and is vulcanized for solvent resistance and added resilience. ZULUDIVER 400 (MKII) Italian Rubber Divers The construction itself includes characteristically hypoallergenic rubber, and stainless steel hardware to match, and full-on waterproofness. Uncle Seiko Tropic Strap Even better is the fact their sizes boast a wide range, which casts a wide, unisex net of wrist sizes. The smallest are 16mm and the biggest are 24mm. ProsBelow, you can see some of their other unique designs. And if your style runs a bit more to the conservative, they have you covered. Keep in mind that all these models are available in a full range of sizes and colors, too. It’s even pretty resistant to some hydraulic liquids, making it a good choice if you work around heavy machinery. Pros Considering how affordable these are, you can definitely go in on more than one color or width to match different outfits and looks. Pros