The Time Club – Garmin & Apple Strap Guides, News & Releases

If you love running or training with your Garmin watch, you’ll be pleased to know you can now take your favorite Spotify albums and playlists with you, no phone required. Garmin’s built-in Spotify app lets you download music directly to your watch for offline listening, perfect for runs, workouts, or daily use. In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to set up Spotify on your Garmin, connect to Wi-Fi, and download your favourite playlists with ease.

We’ll also cover which Garmin watch straps are best for active use, comparing nylon vs silicone straps to help you find the perfect fit for comfort and performance. Whether you’re training for a marathon, tackling a HYROX event, or simply want a stylish, secure strap for everyday wear, The Time Club has the perfect Garmin strap for you.

The Apple Watch Ultra and Ultra 3 deserve straps that balance rugged performance with premium style. In this guide, we explore the best strap options — from refined leather and high-end FKM rubber to practical nylon Expedition loops, Vanguard magnetic closures, durable silicone, and metal bands. Whether you want a strap for diving, training, or daily wear, here’s how to choose the right fit.

Find the perfect Apple Watch strap for 38mm, 40mm, and 41mm watches. Explore leather, metal, silicone, and nylon options tailored for smaller wrists and style.

Find the perfect Apple Watch strap for smaller sizes. Explore leather, silicone, nylon, and metal options — ideal for style, comfort, and pairing with any outfit.

Learn how to optimise your Garmin watch with Strava for more accurate tracking, smarter performance insights, and smoother training sessions. Whether you’re a dedicated runner chasing PBs or a hybrid athlete preparing for HYROX, this guide explains the best Garmin Strava settings to unlock every detail of your workouts. We’ll also cover how to fine-tune your watch for different activities, connect essential apps, and choose the right strap for comfort during long runs and intense gym sessions.

Apple Watch straps are designed for easy swapping. Learn how to change your strap in seconds and upgrade to stylish alternatives.

Apple’s official straps are stylish but expensive. Here are the best Apple Watch strap alternatives that combine quality, comfort, and affordability.

Changing a Garmin watch strap is fast, simple, and requires no special tools. Here’s how to swap between QuickFit and Quick Release straps in under a minute.

Looking to upgrade your Amazfit smartwatch strap? Whether you own a slim GTS or Bip model, or a larger GTR, Stratos, or Balance, knowing your strap width is key. Most Amazfit watches use either a 20mm or 22mm quick-release strap — and The Time Club offers a wide variety of colours, materials, and styles to suit every look.

The Garmin Venu 4 and Apple Watch Series 11 bring fresh innovations, but they target different strengths. Want 12-day battery and advanced wellness tracking? Or new health alerts, 5G and tight iPhone integration? Read on to see which one aligns with your priorities.

Garmin has officially launched the Venu 4, its smartest wellness watch yet. With new sleep and health features, lifestyle logging, a built-in flashlight, and strap flexibility, the Venu 4 aims to rival the Apple Watch Series 11 while offering standout battery life and Garmin’s trusted fitness tracking.

The Apple Watch Series 11 introduces Apple’s thinnest design yet with a 24-hour battery, 5G connectivity, hypertension detection, and advanced sleep tracking. With stronger glass and faster charging, it’s built to be worn day and night—making it Apple’s most practical smartwatch upgrade in years

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 brings a brighter display, 72-hour battery life, advanced sleep tracking, and satellite connectivity. With new rugged bands and stylish options to match the iPhone 17 Pro, it’s Apple’s most complete adventure smartwatch yet—finally challenging Garmin in endurance and outdoor features.

Leather Apple Watch straps combine elegance with everyday wear. The Lisse Collection offers subtle sophistication, while the Coffee Collection has become a favourite for women.

Metal Apple Watch straps add style and strength. From jubilee and linked bracelets to titanium bands, they elevate your Apple Watch for formal, professional and everyday wear.

Nylon Apple Watch straps are lightweight, breathable and quick-drying, making them ideal for running, training or all-day comfort. The Expedition Range has become a favourite for both Apple and Garmin users.

Training for HYROX or hybrid events? Discover why so many athletes are switching from Apple to Garmin for better battery life, durability, and advanced tracking — and whether the new Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Series 11 can change the game. Plus, explore premium Apple & Garmin straps for ultimate comfort.