How to Remove and Install Watch Straps

How to Remove and Install Watch Straps

Part 1: Quick Release Straps

To Remove:

  • Turn your watch over to access the strap.
  • Slide the small lever on the strap toward the centre.
  • Gently pull the strap away from the watch lug.

To Install:

  • Insert one end of the spring bar into a lug hole.
  • Pull the lever, align the strap between the lugs, and release to secure.
  • Gently tug to ensure it’s properly attached.

Part 2: Traditional Straps (Using a Spring Bar Tool)

To Remove:

  • Place your watch on a soft surface to avoid scratches.
  • Use the forked end of a spring bar tool to compress the spring bar by inserting it between the strap and lug.
  • Push inward to release one side of the spring bar, then slide it out.

To Install:

  • Insert one end of the spring bar into a lug hole.
  • Pull the lever, align the strap between the lugs, and release to secure.
  • Gently tug to ensure it’s properly attached.

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