How To Change Your Watch Strap

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Windup Watch Shop

Dec 25, 2024

In this video, we walk you through changing your watch strap from a bracelet to a nylon strap, a leather strap, and finally, a rubber strap. We review the tools you will need, some other helpful items, important terms to know, and some things to look out for when you decide to change your strap. We will be creating more content like this in the future, so be sure to follow along on our Windup Watch Shop YouTube channel for more!

Featured Gear

W&W Classic Multi Tool

The Strap-Changing Multi-Tool is the first of its kind and an original Worn & Wound invention. We took the standard strap-changing tool and redesigned it to add more functionality, without making it larger or bulkier. The tool consists of two capped ends, making it safe to throw in your bag or watch roll, a knurled body for easy grip and two reversible bits. On each bit, you have one standard strap changing tip, a poker or a fork, as well as a small flathead screwdriver. Use the poker for drilled lugs, the fork for standard lugs, and screwdrivers for lug bars, bezels, bracelet links, or where ever else screws might appear. The bits fit into the body securely, popping into place with a rubber o-ring. To remove a bit, simply grasp the ridge and pull out.

New & improved!

A microfiber cloth is a watch owner's best friend. Watches have a knack of collecting finger prints, dust and dirt through wear. A simple buffing with a microfiber cloth with get rid of smudges and get your watch looking clean again, without "polishing" or damaging a watch in anyway.You'll receive 2 packets and each contains one 8.75" x 5.375" microfiber cloth.

Essential in any watch collector's tool kit

Spring bars, you want ‘em, we got ‘em. The little, miraculous devices that keep your strap attached to your watch and thus your watch attached to your wrist are essential in any watch collector's tool kit. Change straps often? Be ready to send a few flying into the void, leaving you in need for spares at a moment’s notice. Our Spring Bars are 1.8mm in diameter, with straight or curved profiles. Good for most watches, and are available in 18, 19, 20 and 22mm in two (2) packs of 10 (10 pairs total). They work great with our Strap-Changing Multi-Tool.

A limited edition collaboration!

You might not know it, but your EDC is missing something critical - a damn good cloth. Cantonment has sought to fix this by creating Kerchief sets that includes two perfectly sized, 100% cotton cloths, with button holes in every corner, finished with contrast merrowed edges.Each set comes with a super handy little contraption called a Woggle. A short strip of rugged nylon strap with a fixed button, the Woggle teams up with button holes to create the "Woggle-Toggle™" system. Together, they turn a square of fabric into a legitimately useful everyday tool.

Every home needs a valet tray

There are few objects as simple, yet as useful as a good valet tray. When you get home, you need a place to empty your pockets. Throwing your keys on a counter or table is a recipe for a disaster. Similarly, when it’s time to take your watch off, it’s good to put it someplace safe and soft. The Valet Tray by our friends at Convoy Co not only gets the job done, but looks great while doing so.Made using Italian Nappa for their exterior, and Italian waterproof suede for their interior, and featuring matte black hardware, these Valet trays will look great no matter what room they are in. Choose between black, navy, and green.