Autumn Winter ’25: A Seasonal Strap Capsule, Curated for the Months Ahead
Autumn creeps in quietly. Mornings feel heavier, the light softens, and clothes take on texture again. Coats return to rotation, jumpers pile up by the door, and leather boots replace the trainers that saw you through summer. The air carries that cold edge that makes you reach for heavier fabrics, and in turn, it changes how your watch feels on the wrist.
The bright rubber strap that looked effortless in August now feels wrong against a waxed oiled jacket. This is the season for texture and warmth, where tone and fabric matter more than ever. With that in mind, we’ve pulled together our Autumn Winter ’25 Strap Capsule; an edit built for the colder months.
It’s focused around tweed watch straps and a few key supporting pieces that define this time of year. The aim is simple: straps that look right, wear comfortably, and hold their own next to the season’s heavier materials.
Why Autumn Winter Watch Straps Matter
Seasonal dressing doesn’t stop at the wrist. In the same way you switch from linen to wool, the strap on your watch can shift your whole look. Autumn and winter are about grounding tone and texture, and straps should follow suit.
Tweed and fabric watch straps work because they blend into what you’re already wearing. They pair naturally with waxed jackets, flannel shirts, and heavier knits. They also pick up light differently from rubber or steel, which gives the watch more depth. It’s not about matching exactly, but about coherence.
For many people, swapping straps in autumn isn’t about fashion. It’s about getting the details right, making your watch feel part of the season rather than separate from it.
Inside the Capsule
This capsule keeps things pared back. Three tweed straps form the foundation: grey herringbone, navy, and brown. Each was chosen for how it behaves with popular watch designs, MoonSwatch, Speedmaster, Black Bay, and Submariner among them.
Grey Herringbone Tweed Strap
Grey herringbone is as versatile as it gets. On a white dialled MoonSwatch 1965, it tones down the dial and softens the case, making the whole watch feel more considered. It pairs just as well with the Speedmaster, adding texture without distracting from the dial.
Navy Tweed Strap
Navy has an understated strength. It’s the kind of strap that feels right in every situation, from a day at the desk to an evening flight. On the MoonSwatch Mission to Neptune, it deepens the tone of the dial, bringing out the contrast between colour and case. It’s also one of the easiest straps to pair with tailoring.
Brown Tweed Strap
Brown tweed brings warmth. It echoes autumn itself, linking back to boots, belts, and heavier coats. On a Tudor Black Bay, it ties in perfectly with gilt accents, while on a Submariner it lends an unexpected vintage sensibility.
Each strap has been designed to wear in with time. Fabric straps like these soften as they shape to the wrist, taking on the character of how they’re worn. They don’t demand attention — they simply belong.
Tweed on the Wrist and in the Press
One of the most surprising moments this season came when the Saturn MoonSwatch fitted with a tweed strap appeared in GQ. It was unexpected, but it confirmed something we’ve known for a while: seasonal fabrics have a place in modern watch styling.
The feature framed tweed not as nostalgia but as nuance. It showed how a fabric rooted in heritage could complement the plastic playfulness of the MoonSwatch, creating a look that felt both classic and contemporary.
That mention in GQ was a nod to where the conversation is going. It’s no longer just about straps that match the dial. It’s about straps that tell the same story as the season you’re in.
The Travel Season
As the year draws to a close, travel ramps up. Work trips, weekends away, and the festive rush all make Q4 a season of movement. That’s when I find the Two-Watch Travel Case with Strap Tool becomes indispensable.
It holds two watches securely and has space to store straps and a small tool for quick changes. Whether you’re heading to meetings in another city or visiting family for the holidays, it means you can carry variety without bulk.
Having a case like this keeps things organised and practical. Packing the Speedmaster and a MoonSwatch with a few tweed straps covers every base, from smart dinners to relaxed mornings. It’s the kind of small detail that makes rotation on the move effortless.
Two-Watch Travel Case with Strap Tool →
Beyond Fabric: The Pueblo Leather Strap
While this season’s focus is firmly on fabric, one leather strap deserves mention. The Tuscan Pueblo leather strap carries the same autumnal sensibility as the tweed pieces but adds a different kind of depth. Its matte finish and visible grain give it a worn-in honesty that fits the colder months perfectly.
The brown version, with its contrast stitching, has become a quiet favourite. It pairs just as well with vintage-inspired watches as with modern steel cases. It’s tactile, grounded, and made to age gracefully.
What makes this strap particularly special is what’s coming next. We’re preparing to launch our personalisation service, which will allow you to monogram the Pueblo strap with initials or a short engraving. It’s a small detail that turns a seasonal strap into something truly personal.
Texture and Tone
Autumn is about layering. The best outfits mix textures rather than relying on colour alone, and watch straps should follow that logic. A tweed strap adds softness to a brushed steel case, while Pueblo leather introduces warmth to colder materials.
If you’re looking to simplify the way you style watches this season, focus on three rules:
- Match mood, not colour. A navy strap doesn’t need to be the same shade as your coat. It just needs to sit comfortably within the same tonal palette.
- Balance texture. If your outfit leans heavily on wool or tweed, pair your watch with leather for contrast.
- Keep it practical. Fabric straps breathe better under coats and gloves, making them ideal for day-to-day wear.
It’s less about perfection and more about feel. The goal is to make the watch part of the picture, not a competing detail.
Care and Longevity
Tweed and fabric straps are durable but deserve care. A quick routine keeps them looking their best:
- Dry naturally if they get wet.
- Rotate them regularly to prevent overuse.
- Brush gently to remove dust or lint.
Leather straps like the Pueblo benefit from occasional conditioning with a neutral balm, which keeps the surface supple through cold, dry air.
The more you wear these materials, the more character they gain. Tweed will soften and darken slightly at points of contact, while Pueblo leather will develop a natural patina. That’s part of the appeal — they age with you.
The Psychology Behind Change
There’s satisfaction in swapping straps. It’s not about collecting; it’s about connection. Small adjustments like this give a sense of control and creativity without overhauling anything.
For men especially, who often keep wardrobes simple, the watch strap becomes a rare place for variation. Changing it once or twice a season can make a familiar watch feel entirely new. It’s subtle, but it has weight.
Autumn and winter bring reflection. The year slows down, routines settle, and details start to matter again. A new strap feels like a small but deliberate act of preparation — something practical that also carries intention.
The Season in Straps
This Autumn Winter ’25 Strap Capsule was built to make sense of the colder months. The tweed straps in grey herringbone, navy, and brown form its foundation, creating easy ways to bring warmth and texture to everyday watches.
The unexpected moment of seeing a tweed Saturn MoonSwatch featured in GQ confirmed what we already felt: fabric straps belong in the wider style conversation. Add in the rhythm of Q4 travel, the practicality of the Two-Watch Travel Case, and the tactile depth of the Pueblo leather strap, and you have a complete set of tools for the season ahead.
These pieces aren’t about reinvention. They’re about refinement. The right strap can bring balance, make an old favourite feel current, and tie your watch to the world around you.