How easy is it to change CW straps and bracelets please?

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How easy is it to change CW straps and bracelets please?

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I have a spring bar tool
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Are you after opinions or instructions?

Personally, I find straps very easy, but struggle a little with bracelets.
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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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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!
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Paid about £12

We'll soon find out !
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Some of the curved end straps can be rather testing.
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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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Always struggled with CW bracelets too. Straps were never a problem.


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Just put a Green C1000 Nylon strap on my C60. Boy was it a nightmare to get off!
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What was a nightmare to get off ?
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In our "How to" area you will find my method for removal and installation.
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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?

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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.
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Yes my spring bar tool has two fork sizes
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I've found my c60 as easy as any watch. My weapon of choice is a Bergeon 6767F, Fine Ends.
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