Three Watch Accessories That I Use Every Day

I’ve loved watches for as long as I can remember, but I’ve only been collecting watches for a few years now. I've noticed that like any good hobby, watch collecting has a way of pulling you in deeper the longer you’re in it. There’s always another complication to explore, another obscure brand to stumble across, and—of course—accessories to experiment with.

Today, I want to share three accessories I genuinely use every day.

Quick disclaimer: I didn’t buy the products I’m about to mention. I work here at Everest, and these were provided to me. That said, I’ve spent way too much of my own money trying accessories from other brands over the years. I’ve learned what works, what doesn’t, and what actually gets used.

My Watch Roll

Watch rolls are usually thought of as travel gear, but honestly, they’re just as useful at home. I keep the Everest Watch Roll in Heritage Brown (2-slot, pictured above) on my dresser, and it’s basically never empty. Whatever I’m not wearing ends up in there. The padded microfiber interior (with removable inserts) keeps everything secure, and the Italian leather exterior has that nice, clean-leather smell that never gets old.

The beauty of the watch roll is, when it is time to go on a trip or attend a RedBar event, you have a perfect storage method already sorted: no more putting watches in socks, wrapping them in T-shirts, or (god forbid) loose in a backpack. Available in sizes to fit 1-4 watches, the Everest Watch Roll will remain a staple in my watch collecting journey.

A Smörgåsbord of Straps

Rubber Straps For Rolex Watches

Remember the rabbit hole I mentioned earlier? Straps are usually the first foray. It’s rare that a day passes where I don’t swap out a strap (I know – I spend too much time thinking about watches). We’ve written countless articles detailing the differences in various strap styles/materials, but nylon and rubber are my personal frontrunners.

Two watches I wear very often are my Seiko SKX013 (above) and my Hamilton Khaki Automatic: both with 20mm lug widths. This is one of the more popular sizes out there, and luckily, it’s compatible with the Everest Universal Curved End Rubber Strap. This FKM vulcanized rubber strap has quick release spring bars (firmly affixed within an ABS plastic insert), meaning you don’t need any tools to install it. The slight curve where the strap meets the lug makes for an almost-integrated look on round watches, but still fits many flat-lug watches (like skin divers) that I’ve tried.

Spring Bar Tool(s)

If you want to swap straps, you’re going to need a spring bar tool. Although quick release straps don’t require tools to install/remove, you’ll need a tool to remove the bracelet or strap that you’d like to swap out in the first place. Everest has a number of spring bar/bracelet sizing tools available. If you just need a basic spring bar tool and a screwdriver (to size bracelets with screwed-in links), you can go for a travel kit. If you find yourself removing bracelets, specifically Rolex bracelets with any frequency, you should go for the Spring Bar Calipers. This is the industry standard bracelet removal for watchmakers worldwide. It features replaceable tips, meaning it will last far longer than any other style of spring bar tool.