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How to Replace a Watch Strap

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  1. How to Replace a Watch Strap, Watch Strap: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Begin by laying a soft towel or fabric on a table.

    • This will prevent accidental scratches during the repair.

    • We will be performing all repairs from the back of the watch, to avoid scratching the visible watch face.

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    • Before you begin, consider practicing with your tool to compress the bar.

    • Hold the watch with the face in your palm, with one end of the strap free to move.

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    • Insert your Spring Bar tool into the gap between the end of the watch strap and the watch body.

    • Press down and compress the spring. By pushing the bar away from the body, one end of the spring bar should come loose.

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    • Being cautious as to not damage the body or spring bar, slide the bar out from its hole and remove the strap.

    • Set this half of the strap with the spring bar aside until we remove the other strap.

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    • Repeat steps 2-4 to remove the other end of the watch strap.

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    • Replace the old or damaged watch straps by simply sliding the spring bars out and into the new straps

    • Be careful not to put the new straps on the wrong side of the body.

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    • Begin the reassembly by sliding the bottom of the spring bar into its hole on the watch body.

    • Remember, always work from the back of the watch to prevent visible scratches.

    • Using your spring bar tool, compress the bar and slide back into place.

    • The spring bar should click when installed correctly.

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    • Repeat step 7 on the other side of the watch.

    • Give the watch a tug to make sure all parts are installed correctly.

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You have completed the fix! We hope this guide has helped.

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