Name: Quick Release Leather Watch Band - Black/Matched
Brand: Archer Watch Straps
SKU: ARC-QRTL-BLKBLK18
Price: 36.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Comfortably Classic

Trends may come and go, but a classic leather strap never goes out of style. Made from durable top-grain leather, this strap features natural finishes and rich texture. Avoiding the use of any corrected or artificial grain preserves the inherent beauty and strength of the natural hide, ensuring that your watch strap will only look better with age. It's refined enough for your fanciest affair and casual enough for everyday wear. Need we say more?

Each strap is carefully crafted with custom padding and a sleek, subtle taper along the length of the band, and we’ve lined the bottom of the strap with a layer of fine, silky suede. Just for that extra dose of comfort. Your wrist can thank us later.

Quick Release Leather Watch Band - Cognac/Matched – lifestyle photo

Key Features

Leather watch straps with quick-release pins beside a watch, demonstrating the strap swap feature

Easily Swappable

With our simple quick-release lever, swapping these straps out is a breeze. Rocking a different shade of leather – or any other Archer Watch Strap – couldn’t be simpler!

Labeled diagram of a quick-release leather strap end showing top grain leather, protective sheath, and spring bar

What's on the Inside Counts

Any watch strap will experience some wear and tear, especially around the spring bar area. We've added a protective plastic sheath around the spring bars to safeguard your strap from catastrophic failure.

Quick Release Leather Watch Band - Dark Chestnut/Natural – lifestyle photo

Pro Stitch

Our stitching features a robust thread, embroidered in a clean, simple design. Choose from a natural off-white contrast stitch or matching thread.

Quick Release Leather Watch Band - Pewter Gray/Matched – lifestyle photo

Plush Padding

We use tasteful, subtle padding as an ode to traditional design. The gentle lift in the leather gives each strap a unique, organic charm.

Watch with a tan quick-release leather strap laid flat on a ribbed gray surface

Traditional Taper

The gentle taper thins gradually along the length of the strap and was designed with elegance and intent. It's one more nod to a timeless style.

Multiple quick-release leather watch straps in tan, brown, and dark colors with buckles on a dark wood surface

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the strap lengths for each size?

18mm: Short side 80mm / Long side 115mm
20mm: Short side 80mm / Long side 120mm
22mm: Short side 80mm / Long side 120mm

What buckle sizes pair with your leather straps?

Because our leather straps are tapered, the buckle is 2mm smaller than the lug width:

18mm strap → 16mm buckle
20mm strap → 18mm buckle
22mm strap → 20mm buckle

Is this real leather?

Yes — our leather straps use genuine top grain leather, which is the most durable type of leather available. It's highly resistant to tearing and breaking down, and the natural finish develops a beautiful patina over time.

Can I get this leather strap wet?

We recommend avoiding prolonged water exposure with leather straps. For water activities, our silicone or nylon straps are a better fit.

How do I care for my leather strap?

To keep your leather strap looking great, periodically apply a small amount of leather conditioner and avoid prolonged or repeated exposure to water. That's really all you need to do.

What is a tapered strap?

Our leather straps are tapered, meaning they're wider at the lug end (where the strap meets the watch) and narrower at the buckle end. Specifically, they taper by 2mm — so an 18mm strap pairs with a 16mm buckle, a 20mm strap pairs with an 18mm buckle, and a 22mm strap pairs with a 20mm buckle.

How does the quick-release feature work and is it secure?

Our quick-release spring bars make swapping straps incredibly simple - just slide the small lever with your finger to pop straps in and out in seconds, no tools required. Despite the easy removal, the mechanism is completely secure when locked in place and won't accidentally release during normal wear. The quick-release feature is built into the spring bars themselves, so there are no bulky adapters or loose parts. This system allows you to instantly change your look to match different outfits, occasions, or activities while maintaining the same reliable connection as traditional spring bars.

What wrist sizes do your straps fit?

Most of our straps comfortably fit wrists from approximately 5.5" (14cm) to approximately 8" (20cm) in circumference, depending on the strap width and the size of your watch case. If you have a larger wrist, consider looking at our Custom Fit straps.

Do your straps contain PFAs ("forever chemicals")?

No. Our watch straps are free of PFAs and are made with high-quality, safe materials.

How do I know what size watch strap I need?

You'll need to measure the lug width of your watch — that's the space between the two small posts (lugs) where the strap attaches to the watch case. Lay your watch flat, remove the old strap if possible, and use a ruler or caliper to measure that gap in millimeters. Common sizes are 18mm, 20mm, and 22mm. We also offer 16mm, 19mm, 21mm, 23mm, and 24mm widths in some straps. If you're not sure, just send us a message with your watch's make and model and we'll help you figure it out.

How do I install a quick-release strap on my watch?

Simply slide the quick-release lever on the spring bar with your finger, position the strap between the lugs, and release the lever so the spring bar pops into the lug holes. No tools needed! The whole process takes just a few seconds.

How do I change or replace the buckle on my strap?

The buckle is held in place by a spring bar. To remove it, stick a small pointed object (like the end of a paperclip, sewing needle, or the pin end of a spring bar tool) into one of the small holes on the side of the buckle. Press the spring bar in and slide the buckle off. To attach the new buckle, just reverse the process — push the spring bar end in, slide the buckle on, and make sure both ends pop into the holes.

Gold buckle being swapped onto a dark brown leather watch strap with spring bar tools visible

How do I use the original spring bars from my watch instead of the quick-release ones?

Remove the quick-release spring bars from the strap, then insert your watch's original spring bars in their place. Note that this means the quick-release function won't work — you'll need a spring bar tool to swap straps. But it can help with fit if your watch has non-standard lugs.

More Quick Release Options

Silicone

These are the smoothest, softest silicone straps on the market. The unparalleled comfort of our silicone watch straps is what makes them our best-selling straps.

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Nylon

With two layers of durable, waterproof 1.2mm thick nylon, robust stitching and heavy duty stainless steel hardware, these will stand up to whatever you throw at them.

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Canvas

Textured canvas inspires a classic vintage aesthetic with a down-to-earth touch. Pair it with a variety of styles ranging from trendy to preppy to rugged adventurer.

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