How to change your watch strap
Ready to purchase a Rubber Strap for your luxury dive watch but not sure how to change the strap? Below are 6 easy steps to help get you started:
1. Gather the necessary tools: You will need a soft surface, your watch with an existing strap, and the replacement strap. Depending on your strap, you may also need a spring bar tool, an alternative sharply pointed object, and some spring bars.
2. Place your watch on a soft surface: This will prevent your watch from getting scratched or damaged whilst changing the strap.
3. Analyze the type of strap you currently have: If you have a modern leather strap with quick-release tabs, push the small lever in a downward direction away from the nearest to release the strap from the watch. If your existing straps don't feature this, look for drilled logs and use a narrow, sharp object to prize the spring bar and strap out from between the logs. If neither is present, use a Spring bar tool to compress the spring bar and release it from the logs.
4. Check the size of your replacement strap: Make sure that your replacement strap or bracelet is of the correct size by measuring the space between the logs using calipers or a ruler, or looking up the lug width of your watch online. Buy a replacement strap and spring bar that match the size accordingly.
5. Install the replacement strap: If the replacement strap has quick-release bars, compress them using the lever and slot them into place one end at a time. If the replacement strap lacks this feature, use the forked end of your tool to compress the spring bar to the right size and snap it into place with a distinct click. Make sure the short end of the strap is attached to the top of your watch.
6. Check that the strap is securely in place: Give the strap a quick wiggle to ensure it is properly attached.
Reference this helpful video as needed. By following these six easy steps, you can change your watch strap quickly and easily, allowing you to give your watch a fresh new look.
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