What to do if a leather watch strap has an odour? How to remove the smell?

　　As the weather gradually turns cooler, people tend to choose leather watch straps, which are more comfortable and warmer compared to steel bracelets. Furthermore, because they are made of leather, they do not cause skin allergies like metal straps can. However, a newly purchasedleather watch strap, or one worn for a period of time, may develop a certain odour, so how can this be resolved?

　　How to deodorise a leather watch strap

　　When the strap produces an unpleasant odour, use a toothbrush dipped in a little soapy water to quickly scrub the soiled areas, then wipe clean with a slightly damp cloth. To prevent soapy water from seeping into the leather, the entire process is best completed within 20 seconds. In addition, you can apply some leather oil to the strap; leather oil has a protective effect and makes maintenance more thorough.

　　Additionally, when a leather strap is worn for a long time, it not only develops an odour, but stiffening is also a common phenomenon. If the strap is frequently kept in a humid environment, it will accelerate the hardening process, and sweat will corrode the leather, causing the strap to deform, harden or even break, unexpectedly resulting in the loss or impact damage of the watch. Therefore, aside from regular daily maintenance, you should avoid bending the strap when it hardens, and timely replacement is also absolutely necessary. It is recommended that watch enthusiasts wear leather straps in winter; summer or after exercise is prone to sweating, so it is best not to wear them then. If you really must wear them, wipe away any sweat before putting them back on to extend the service life of the leather strap.

　　Panerai Luminor 1950 automatic mechanical watch PAM00312

　　Watch collection: Luminor 1950 collection

　　Movement Type: automatic mechanical

　　Gender: Men's

　　Case Material: Stainless steel

　　Strap Material: Calfskin strap

　　Case diameter: 44 mm

　　Replica Watch Price: $417.40 USD

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