How to soften up a leather watch band?

Once you have removed the watch from your wrist you will notice that the edges of the watch band are quite stiff. This is because they are made from thick pieces of leather. Over time, they will become more and more stiff. Fortunately, there are ways to soften them up without losing their shape so they will fit your wrist just as well.

How to soften up a leather watch strap?

As mentioned earlier, the natural tanning process that makes leather tough also makes it more hard and brittle over time. To deal with this problem, you can soften up a leather watch band or strap by soaking it in warm water for 10 minutes. Afterward, take it out, press it gently with a towel, and let it dry.

How to soften up a simple leather watch band?

If you have a simple leather watch band and you want to make it supple and soft, you can easily do it by soaking the band in a tub of boiling water. Keep the watch on the watchband while it soaks. After about 15 minutes, remove the watch and let it cool down. Once it’s cool enough to handle, stretch the band to its maximum length, then put it back on the watch.

How to soften leather watch strap?

There are a few different ways to soften up watch straps that don’t involve chemicals. One way is to use special conditioning tools, like the SoftShoe and the Leather Care Tool, and rub them over the leather. These tools are designed to break down the natural oils in the leather, making it softer and more pliable. These tools are great for cleaning and conditioning the surface of the leather watch strap as well.

How to soften up a stainless steel watch band?

If you prefer a watch with a metallic finish, then you can also use a silicone watch band softener on your stainless steel watch. Silicone is a great product as it can be applied to any type of metal watch band so it’s a great option for those who wear several different watches. Silicone watch bands can be applied using a brush or cloth, but be gentle when applying as it can leave streaks on the metal.