9102.29.55 - With strap, band or bracelet of textile material or of base metal, whether or not gold-or silver-plated

This HTS category, 9102.29.55, specifically covers wrist watches that are not of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal (as defined in heading 9101). The key differentiating characteristic for this subcategory is the presence of a strap, band, or bracelet constructed from textile material or base metal. This includes base metal components that may be gold- or silver-plated, provided the watch itself is not primarily of precious metal. These watches must also possess a movement with more than 17 jewels.

Unlike its sibling category 9102.29.60, which likely encompasses watches with other types of straps or bands (e.g., of leather, plastic, or rubber, depending on the precise wording of that sibling), 9102.29.55 is exclusively for those featuring textile or base metal constructions for wrist attachment. The focus remains on the material composition of the strap, band, or bracelet in conjunction with the jeweled movement and the general classification of non-precious metal wrist watches. As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions within this specific classification.