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Xavier's Top 5 Watch Straps

Watch straps chance up the look of a watch as well as give the ability to match a watch to an occasion. If you want to be sporty your probably want to stay away from leather and if your going into ...

More Options for Your G-Shock Watch Strap with VARIO’s G-Shock Adapter Kit

When G-Shock Japan unveiled their Military Black Series back in 2016, tactical watch enthusiasts were on the edge of their seats. The all-black DW-5600BBN-1JF, DW-6900BBN-1JF, and GA-100BBN-1AJF w...

A piece of versatile Elegance - The IWC Portofino | VARIO

We always think about saving, is in our nature, if you love a brand and you want to become a part of their legacy we often circulate around their entry level product, for example, the Apple iphone...

Kaal Watch Multiverse | VARIO Review

I first met Alvin Lew in 2019 when he was reviewing watches for Microbrand Watch World and he was covering the release of my 2nd watch, the Empire Art Deco dress watch. Being a brand owner himself ...

Mitch Mason Chronicle | VARIO Review

Benedict from Mitch Mason contacted me late February 2020 and asked if I would like to meet up with him to give him some insights for his inaugural watch and I agreed. We chatted watches like watch...

Should You Use Quick-Release Watch Straps? | VARIO Guide

Whether it’s to give your favorite dial a new look, transfer your watch to someone with a different wrist size, or simply breathe new life into older bands that have undergone wear and tear, at som...

Vario Travel Watch Case 2.0 Contest

Do you put your watches in your socks when you travel? Check out Vario's soon to be launched travel watch case 2.0 if you need a stylish and protective hard case for your cherished watch. Support o...

Choosing A Watch Strap | Elastic vs. Seat Belt vs. Ballistic vs Twill

From the British military to the wrists of watch enthusiasts and newbies alike, within the last 50 years, straps have become a staple even in the most expensive timepiece collections. Apple Watches...

A Quick Guide to Cordura Watch Straps | VARIO

Created by the American company DuPont in 1929, Cordura refers to a range of fabric technologies made with various nylon yarn sizes ranging from 330 to 1000 denier. Though it was initially made fro...

Why Harris Tweed Makes Such Great Watch Straps

You’d be hard-pressed to dive into the world of wristwatches without coming across Harris Tweed watch bands. Named after the Scottish island on which it’s made, this amazing material has existed si...