Hi all, am new to here so here is a question, I was told to post if I want to learn. I've just bought a watch and want to age a strap as the watch is old.
Wear it all day every day, the strap will age a lot, lot faster than the watch. That's why you can buy replacement straps everywhere. For me a new strap lasts maybe 5 years before either falling apart or smelling too bad 馃槻
The watch I've owned for over 40 years was shifted to a bracelet for just that problem. And the bracelet itself has needed refurbishment too. You have oil changes for your car, yes? You'll get through straps a little slower, but still get through them.
Someone is going to get scolded by the Po Po. (post police) 馃嵖
Did you say that you are a mechanic? I think there might be opportunity in that wider work environment to artificially age a strap. Personally, I think it's a bit of a daft idea as it never looks particularly good, especially on a nylon strap. Cotton webbing it can look ok but not nylon.
steveo has some lovely looking pre-aged (!) canvas Natos:
https://www.steveostraps.com/straps-2/nato-straps
I had a couple of deployants made last year and have been really pleased with his work...
Just wear it constantly, regular wear during sports, runing, swimming and letting it dry in direct Sun light will do the trick...
TF natos.
Sand paper vs. 3 years of wear (not continuous).
I regret sand papering that strap...
Also I clean them after about a weeks wear, they should last a long time.
