Croc Strap Care Question

[TopNotchChach]

Good Evening!

I just purchased two new straps, so its a great time to do some maintenance on my current strap.

Anyone one have any tips on cleaning the Black Croc Strap?


Thanks!

[kilyung]

Lots of anecdotal answers to this. Generally you want to use a good quality leather cleaner, let dry, and apply a conditioner. Instead of a conditioner, I use mink oil on many of my leather straps to combat the salts in perspiration and help with water resistance. Caution: mink oil will darken a strap so test it before using.

[whosewatch]

Try Watch Strap Balsam from whosewatch.com

[Speed]

Buy more straps Chach.

[crownUp]

I wore my 572 with the original black croc strap everyday for a year now- I picked it up last September 2016. I occasionally rinsed the watch and strap with tepid tap water and let air dry out of the sun. The strap is starting to develop a crack on the underside, against my wrist near one of the tang holes. I was hoping it would last longer than a year. I did not use any special leather conditioners when I cleaned it. Maybe that is how long they last ?

Any thoughts?

[Speed]

Originally Posted by crownUp

I wore my 572 with the original black croc strap everyday for a year now- I picked it up last September 2016. I occasionally rinsed the watch and strap with tepid tap water and let air dry out of the sun. The strap is starting to develop a crack on the underside, against my wrist near one of the tang holes. I was hoping it would last longer than a year. I did not use any special leather conditioners when I cleaned it. Maybe that is how long they last ?



Any thoughts?

I've had a black croc oem strap for over 5 years. It's nice and broken in...I've never washed it not have I ever gotten it wet.