Whether you’re into a sporty lifestyle or just want a casual look for your watch, Rubber Watch Straps are an excellent choice. They’re durable, comfortable and available in a variety of different colors to spice up your look.

Premium Rubber Watch Bands week’s article gives a short history of how Rubber straps came about, some common types and styles that are available to you as well as the benefits you can expect when wearing one.

Rubber is a versatile material that can be shaped and coloured for various looks and can be made to feel smooth against the skin. However, it is also known to be sticky and therefore a bit prone to attract dust and lint which may not be ideal for a watch that will be worn in more rough conditions.

Rubber Watch Straps vs. Leather: Which Is Better for You

The first rubber strap was actually developed by Carlo Crocco, Founder of Hublot, who wanted something that was water resistant, comfortable and sleek in appearance but found that metals or leathers just didn’t quite cut it. The solution? Working for 3 years and spending over $1M, he created a rubber that met all these criteria. This rubber is what we know as vulcanized rubber. It is a durable polymer that is commonly used in rubber straps.