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Vintage Metal Watch Bands - Montret

Vintage Metal Watch Bands

These days, watch buyers feel a bit overwhelmed when they have to choose metal watch bands. The reason is simple: there are numerous options to choose from. However, there are several classic options that have always been popular. This post is about vintage metal watch bands. Some of these bands are associated with specific brands, and some of them are not. In the fascinating world of watches, all of these bands have been able to maintain their status. If you are a watch collector, you are probably familiar with some of them. Let’s take a look at the bands. The...

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Watch Band Bracelet Styles - Montret

Watch Band Bracelet Styles

Many different types of watch bands are available now. No matter what type of watch bracelet you want, you can find it in the market. But people do not frequently switch watch bracelets, and that is why it is important to choose a bracelet you can wear for months, even years to come. In this post, we will discuss the most commercially available watch band bracelet styles. Keep reading. Leather Strap As soon as people stopped keeping watches in their pockets and started wearing them on their wrists, they started using leather to keep the watches on their wrists. Leather...

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Watch Strap Color Rules - Montret

Watch Strap Color Rules

A watch is not just a timepiece; this small accessory can express your personality. Few of us realize how important it is to match the color of our watch straps with our clothes. Understanding social expectations require a little bit of common sense. With that said, there are some watch strap color rules that can help you figure out whether the color of your watch band is appropriate. In this post, we are going to discuss some common rules for choosing the color of your watch strap.  Analyze Your Clothes Analyzing your clothes will make it easier for you to...

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On What Wrist Should a Woman Wear a Watch? - Montret

On What Wrist Should a Woman Wear a Watch?

Most of us wear wristwatches on the left hand, and this is almost a reflex action. But have you wondered why? This rule, however, has exceptions. What wrist does a woman wear a watch? There is a saying that men are supposed to wear watches on the left hand and women on the right.  It has a practical and logical explanation, but it has more to do with a historical background. Until the first two decades of the 20th century, pocket watches were popular among men. Women used only wristwatches. During the wars, pocket watches were popular partly because they...

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