Changing a watch strap is easy, it can be done in under 3 minutes and with the right tool, you will be able to enjoy your new watch band in no time. This tutorial includes detailed steps you can follow to learn how to change a strap. A more detailed video tutorial has also been included at the end of the guide to help you get a better understanding on things you are uncertain of which are not depicted in the pictorial guide. We hope this tutorial will help you learn how to change the strap on any watch and allow you to mix and match different styles of straps to match your outfit everyday. Without further ado...
Step-by-step guide on replacing your watch strap
Step 1: Identify if your watch has a pinhole or not by looking at the side profile of your watch case
Step 2: Hold on to the watch firmly with your left hand and pick up the tool with your left hand
Step 3.1: For non drilled lugs, insert the forked end of the tool between the lugs and strap. For drilled lugs, insert the pointed end of the tool into the pinhole
Step 3.2: Push the pin inwards while holding on to the spring bar, this should dislodge the existing strap
Step 4: Remove the spring bar from your old strap, and insert it into your new strap
Step 5: Pick up the watch head with your left hand, insert one end of the replacement strap with the spring bar into the pinhole for one side of the lug and align the other end of the spring bar to the other pinhole
Step 6: Using the watch strap tool, pull back the spring bar and let the strap slide into place and ensure both ends of the spring bars are in the pin holes
Step 7: Give the straps a gentle tug to ensure it is in place
Step 8: You are done changing your watch strap, enjoy!
Here is the full video tutorial on how you can change your watch strap. It gives a more detailed guide, so if you are not clear on any of the straps, do refer to the video which walks you through the entire process that images just cannot do.
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Size Guide
DETERMINING STRAP SIZE
The size of our straps are determined by the distance between the lugs of your watch. Luckily, finding that measurement is easy. You do not have to bring your watch to a watchmaker to figure that out.
Using a millimeter ruler, simply measure the distance between the tip of your watch or the width of your existing strap (See picture above).
This measurement is known as the lug width and will be useful in helping you pick out the correct size when buying your watch strap.
