How to Change Your Watch Strap in 60 Seconds

Changing your watch strap looks fiddly, but with the right tool it takes under a minute — and no trip to the jeweller. Here's how.

What you'll need

Just one thing: a spring bar tool. Its forked end grips the tiny spring bars that hold your strap in place. Some of our elastic loops even include a quick-release spring bar, so you won't need a tool at all.

Step by step

  1. Lay your watch face-down on a soft cloth to avoid scratches.
  2. Slide the forked end of the tool between the strap and the lug, and catch the shoulder of the spring bar.
  3. Push the spring bar in to compress it, then lift the strap away from the case.
  4. Repeat on the other side to remove the strap fully.
  5. Fit your new strap by seating one end of the spring bar into the lug hole, compressing the other end, and letting it click into place. Give it a gentle tug to check it's secure.

Tips

  • Work slowly — spring bars can ping loose if rushed.
  • Make sure your new strap is the right width first. Find Your Fit shows the correct size for your watch.

That's it — you're ready to switch up your look any time. Browse all straps →

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