How easy is it to change CW straps and bracelets please?
How easy is it to change CW straps and bracelets please?
I have a spring bar tool
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Re: How easy is it to change CW straps and bracelets please?
Are you after opinions or instructions?
Personally, I find straps very easy, but struggle a little with bracelets.
Personally, I find straps very easy, but struggle a little with bracelets.
Re: How easy is it to change CW straps and bracelets please?
Opinions mainly as I know how the process of using a spring bar tool works but just wondered how easy it is with CW watches and straps.
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Re: How easy is it to change CW straps and bracelets please?
I agree with Scrogg, I find changing leather straps a piece of cake but struggle with a bracelet. I am assuming you have a decent quality spring bar tool the cheap ones make the job more difficult in my view!
Re: How easy is it to change CW straps and bracelets please?
Paid about £12
We'll soon find out !
We'll soon find out !
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Re: How easy is it to change CW straps and bracelets please?
Some of the curved end straps can be rather testing.
There's always time for one more.
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Re: How easy is it to change CW straps and bracelets please?
Using a good spring bar tool I find the leather straps are easily changed, both straight and curved ends. And the bracelets, like with most brands, can sometimes require a bit more patience but once you get the knack they are pretty straight forward also.
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Re: How easy is it to change CW straps and bracelets please?
Always struggled with CW bracelets too. Straps were never a problem.
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Re: How easy is it to change CW straps and bracelets please?
Just put a Green C1000 Nylon strap on my C60. Boy was it a nightmare to get off!
Re: How easy is it to change CW straps and bracelets please?
What was a nightmare to get off ?
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Re: How easy is it to change CW straps and bracelets please?
In our "How to" area you will find my method for removal and installation.
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Re: How easy is it to change CW straps and bracelets please?
Always change from the back on the watch never the front to prevent visible scratches, some straps can be tight to case.
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Re: How easy is it to change CW straps and bracelets please?
Generally have no problems.
Recently changed strap on holiday, leather for nato. Friends who we were with did ask if I'd got a new watch
I agree changing bracelets can be a pain. Using the right tool I find removal fairly straightforward. Fitting can be a diferent story.
Recommend a decent removal tool. The Bergeon springbar tool with the 2 fork sizes is a good one. If you get any other make sure you get the 2 fork sizes though.
One tip I've picked up is if going for a nato replace straight spring bars with the Fossil quick release type. They look like a small police baton with side handle. Useful for quick removal when putting strap back on. Works for me anyhow.
Recently changed strap on holiday, leather for nato. Friends who we were with did ask if I'd got a new watch
I agree changing bracelets can be a pain. Using the right tool I find removal fairly straightforward. Fitting can be a diferent story.
Recommend a decent removal tool. The Bergeon springbar tool with the 2 fork sizes is a good one. If you get any other make sure you get the 2 fork sizes though.
One tip I've picked up is if going for a nato replace straight spring bars with the Fossil quick release type. They look like a small police baton with side handle. Useful for quick removal when putting strap back on. Works for me anyhow.
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Re: How easy is it to change CW straps and bracelets please?
Yes my spring bar tool has two fork sizes
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Re: How easy is it to change CW straps and bracelets please?
I've found my c60 as easy as any watch. My weapon of choice is a Bergeon 6767F, Fine Ends.
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