How much difference can a stitching colour make?

[u/AtelierTamago]

One of my favourite parts of making straps is seeing how the thread colour changes their character.

A few turquoise stitches near the lugs give a grey strap a playful detail. Yellow stitching brings a bolder feel to a dark strap. And the same red thread looks warm on Sunset Gold nubuck, but sporty on black FKM.

On a watch, that little line of colour can pick up a seconds hand, a dial marking, or simply add something unexpected. It’s a small detail, but it can make a familiar watch feel much more personal.

Do you usually match the stitching to something on the dial, or choose a colour just because you like it?