How did you become a strap guy/gal?

[AT1228]

Thought I might get more traction here than in the general TRF section.

Given this is a Rolex forum, I presume many of you here had/have a bracelet preference vs straps. When and how did you become a strap guy/gal when you got into Patek and other high end brands where the majority of their offerings are on straps?

I go through long periods where I really enjoy wearing straps more than timepieces on bracelets. Is it driven by aesthetics/ability to personalize? Comfort? Versatility? Maturing into a lifestyle where one doesn't need a rugged/waterproof bracelet all the time?

Interested as always to hear the community's breadth of thoughts, opinions, and experiences.