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Changing Straps -- how to guide??

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  • last reply by Funkdawg 16 Jan 2017
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    BP4ME
    Master 587 posts
    26 Jul 2012, 5:45 p.m. 26 Jul 2012, 5:45 p.m.
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    Is anyone aware of any guides or advice for how to change straps on my BP?

    I don't have the tools (yet) and I am fearful of damage so input from the professionals here would be appreciated before I embark.

    Michael

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    Michael Friedberg
    Connoisseur 11468 posts
    26 Jul 2012, 8:39 p.m. 26 Jul 2012, 8:39 p.m.
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    If you simply Google "how to change watch strap" you will find multiple links on how to do this.

    While some amateurs use a knife, I think a springbar tool is essential. Also, the main problem is potentially scratching the lugs by a slip of the tool. Some people even cover the lugs in masking tape to avoid that.

    A Big Pilot Watch has a strap that doesn't compress at the lugs easily, and is a little more difficult to change. Given the value of the watch, it might be worth a professional doing it and you watching. The cost is often nominal if not free.

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    Mr. Adam Craniotes
    Connoisseur 253 posts
    26 Jul 2012, 9:07 p.m. 26 Jul 2012, 9:07 p.m.
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    BP4ME has written:

    Is anyone aware of any guides or advice for how to change straps on my BP?

    I don't have the tools (yet) and I am fearful of damage so input from the professionals here would be appreciated before I embark.

    Michael

    At the risk of shilling (please delete my post if I'm overstepping my bounds here, Michael), here's a link to an article that I participated in detailing just this very subject:

    gearpatrol.com/2012/04/10/timekeeping-how-to-change-a-watch-strap/

    (I supplied the watches, tools and hands; my friend took the pictures; and another friend wrote the words.)

    Next time I promise I'll use an IWC... ;-)

    Regards,
    Adam

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    Michael Friedberg
    Connoisseur 11468 posts
    26 Jul 2012, 9:36 p.m. 26 Jul 2012, 9:36 p.m.
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    No problem, Adam. On the contrary, thanks.

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    Shing
    Master 2998 posts
    27 Jul 2012, 1:32 a.m. 27 Jul 2012, 1:32 a.m.
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    great stuff Adam. thanks for sharing.

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    Mr. Jeronimo Guimaraes
    Master 1043 posts
    27 Jul 2012, 9:41 p.m. 27 Jul 2012, 9:41 p.m.
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    Thanks, Adam.

    That is nice info.

    Cheers.

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    Rave
    Master 3148 posts
    27 Jul 2012, 11:05 p.m. 27 Jul 2012, 11:05 p.m.
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    Be careful. Good advice from MF. However, I did have a watch marked by an AD who did it for me.

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    BP4ME
    Master 587 posts
    28 Jul 2012, 3:08 a.m. 28 Jul 2012, 3:08 a.m.
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    Rave has written:

    Be careful. Good advice from MF. However, I did have a watch marked by an AD who did it for me.

    Ouch!! Think I will leave it to the professionals but really appreciate the input.

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    Mr. Dhr. drs. B.E.M. Dekkers
    Master 996 posts
    29 Jul 2012, 5:30 p.m. 29 Jul 2012, 5:30 p.m.
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    Great guide
    Thx!
    Cheers
    Bas Dekkers

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    Funkdawg
    Graduate 81 posts
    16 Jan 2017, 3:30 a.m. 16 Jan 2017, 3:30 a.m.
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    Where, besides an AD, are folks looking for straps?

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