Customizing Your Rolex With a Leather Band Watch
Customizing your Rolex with a leather strap is a cost effective way to change up the look of your watch. The 904L stainless steel bracelets can be quite heavy so a light leather alternative is a welcome addition to the collection.
Everest make bespoke leather straps designed to fit the range of Rolex watches. Their straps fit the case perfectly with no slop or dead space like a cheap off the shelf strap.
Case
The Rolex Cellini collection has four distinct models: the Cellini Time, the Cellini Date, the Cellini Dual Time and the Cellini Moonphase. Each model features a different dial style, but all share the same sleek case design and are named after Benvenuto Cellini, one of Italy’s most skilled goldsmiths during the Renaissance.
The black dial is dressed with a guilloche pattern that reflects light like the sun’s rays. The white and Everose gold models feature a radiating sun motif called Rayon Flamme de la Gloire – a highly decorative variation of the guilloche texture.
At the heart of each Rolex Cellini watch is an in-house Caliber 3180 self-winding movement with a 48-hour power reserve. A Triplock winding crown seals the case and offers enhanced water resistance. The movement also includes patented innovations such as Paraflex shock absorbers and a Breguet overcoil for exceptional performance. A Rolex Cellini watch is the perfect addition to any luxury jewelry collection.
Dial
Rolex’s Cellini range of elegant dress watches is a good example of the brand’s softer side. Fitted with supple leather straps, these models stand a world away from the hardwearing Submariner or the ostentatious President Day-Date. This Rolex Cellini ref 5115 from 1999 is the perfect example with its slender hands that sweep over gold hour markers and crisp white face.
The off-beat design of the dial is even more striking when matched to a rich black alligator strap. Especially on travel-ready watches like the Rolex Sky-Dweller ref 326139, which hearkens back to 1945 and was one of the first self winding chronometers to display the date, this look creates a perfectly balanced and harmonious appearance. The leather band also reduces the watch’s overall weight by a significant degree compared to its metal bracelet counterpart, making it more comfortable to wear throughout the day.
Movement
This model features a self-winding mechanical movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex, calibre 7140. It is equipped with a patented Chronergy escapement in nickel-phosphorus, which combines superior energy efficiency and reliability with exceptional precision. Its patented Syloxi hairspring in silicon is resistant to magnetic fields and ensures excellent stability in the face of temperature variations.
The slim 39 mm case in 18 ct yellow gold reveals the refined aesthetics of its architecture and the meticulous craftsmanship that characterize the entire Perpetual collection. Its domed sapphire crystal and transparent case back make it possible to admire the horological refinement of the movement nestled inside.
The watch is fitted with a 316L stainless steel bracelet. This durable strap is crafted in Switzerland and comes with an adjustable clasp. The bracelet is available in a range of sizes to suit all wrists. It has been conceived to complement the sleek lines of the dial, offering the ultimate wearing comfort.
Strap
Changing out the bracelet on a watch can dramatically change its appearance. Adding a leather strap can add an element of formality and balance to the watch, while also giving it a more recognizable personality and style.
For example, the stark white dial and slender hands on our reference 5115 Milgauss look particularly striking against the light calf coloring of its strap. This makes it a perfect summertime accessory.
Moreover, swapping the original 904L steel bracelet on a Sky-Dweller for a leather band has some practical advantages. The hefty weight of the metal bracelet can start to weigh on the wrist after hours of wear. Replacing it with a more comfortable leather option can make the watch much more enjoyable to wear all day long.
We carry a wide variety of premium quality replacement Rolex leather bands to suit any model. Our curved end deployant straps are tailor-fit to the dimensions of your model, seamlessly hugging its lugs and case.