A customer recently asked us for strap ideas for his De Bethune. He liked our FKM Sailcloth Rubber collection, so we prepared three digital pairing mockups in Espresso, Grey and Navy.
As this was our first time recommending straps for him, we wanted to offer a little variety. Each colour picks up a different detail of the watch, from the warmth of the salmon dial to the blue hands and silver-toned case.
Espresso: Complementing the Warm Dial
Our first choice was Espresso. Its deep brown tone complements the warmth of the salmon dial, creating a soft, cohesive pairing.
The colour brings a slightly vintage feel, while the embossed sailcloth texture adds a more casual touch. It’s an option we’d suggest to someone who enjoys warm, understated colours.
Grey: Letting the Dial Stand Out
Grey takes a quieter approach. It works with the silver-toned case, leaving the salmon dial and blue hands as the main points of interest.
For someone who wants a neutral watch strap without choosing black, Grey offers a softer contrast. The sailcloth texture adds detail while keeping the overall palette restrained.
Navy: Echoing the Blue Hands
Navy draws directly from the blue hands and numerals. Repeating that colour in the strap gives the pairing a sense of connection, while the warm dial provides contrast.
Of the three options, this was the one we leaned towards for a cooler, more defined look. It highlights the blue details without using a colour as bright as the customer’s existing strap.
Choosing a Strap Colour for a Salmon Dial
These mockups show three ways to approach a salmon-dial watch: use brown to complement its warmth, grey to keep the pairing neutral, or navy to echo its blue details.
We kept the stitching tone-on-tone in all three versions so the customer could focus on the colour differences. There isn’t one choice that suits everyone—the most useful starting point is deciding which part of the watch you want the strap to bring forward.
If you’re considering a different strap for your watch, you’re welcome to send us a photo. We’d be happy to suggest a few colours based on your watch and the style you enjoy.
The images in this article are digital strap-pairing mockups prepared for a customer. They illustrate colour ideas rather than finished straps fitted to the watch.
