How Strap Choice Changes the Personality of a Watch noviembre 22, 2025Brandon Rose One of the greatest joys of watch collecting is realizing that you can completely transform your timepiece — without buying a new one. A simple strap swap can change how...
A Brief History of the Dive Watch: From Tool to Icon noviembre 20, 2025Brandon Rose Before the luxury boutiques, celebrity endorsements, and collector hype, the dive watch was a piece of pure utility — a rugged companion built to survive the depths. Today, it’s become...
Introducing WIS Straps for Hublot Classic Fusion noviembre 18, 2025Brandon Rose Where comfort meets craftsmanship. The Hublot Classic Fusion is known for its bold presence, refined detail, and unmistakable design. At WIS Straps, we set out to create a strap worthy...
The Most Underrated Dive Watches Under $2,000 noviembre 18, 2025Brandon Rose You don’t have to spend five figures to own a great dive watch. In fact, some of the most capable and character-filled divers sit comfortably under $2,000 — with the...
Why FKM Straps Might Be Hurting You — And the Safer Alternative noviembre 17, 2025Brandon Rose The Difference Between FKM Rubber Straps and WIS Watch Straps Rubber Straps Why WIS Rubber Straps Are Safer, Softer, Cleaner—and NOT FKM When it comes to rubber watch straps, most...
Rolex Submariner vs. Omega Seamaster: The Ultimate Diver Showdown noviembre 16, 2025Brandon Rose Few rivalries in horology are as iconic as Rolex vs. Omega — and nowhere is that competition fiercer than between the Submariner and the Seamaster. Both are legendary dive watches,...
Best Watch Strap Pairings for Winter noviembre 14, 2025Brandon Rose Winter brings with it crisp air, cozy layers, and festive occasions — and your watch can (and should) follow suit. Just as you swap lightweight fabrics for heavier ones, your...
How to Use the Bracelet Removal Tool noviembre 12, 2025Brandon Rose If you’ve ever wondered how to remove a watch bracelet, what a bracelet removal tool is, or where to buy a strong, reliable one, you’re in the right place. A...
The Bracelet Removal Tool - Remove Your Bracelet the Right Way noviembre 12, 2025Brandon Rose Every collector knows that feeling — you’re swapping a bracelet for a strap and click, your tool slips… leaving a tiny scratch on your watch case. It happens to the...
The Rise of Microbrands: Affordable Collecting in 2024 noviembre 12, 2025Brandon Rose For decades, the world of watch collecting was dominated by luxury houses — Rolex, Omega, Audemars Piguet, and Patek Philippe. But over the last 10–15 years, a new wave has...
How Straps Change the Character of a Watch noviembre 10, 2025Brandon Rose One of the most exciting parts of watch collecting is how easily a strap can transform the look and feel of a timepiece. Unlike cars or cameras, you don’t need...
The Military Roots of the NATO Strap noviembre 07, 2025Brandon Rose Few watch straps have a backstory as rich as the NATO strap. Today, it’s a staple in every collector’s strap box — rugged, affordable, and endlessly versatile. But the NATO...