How to Swap and Adjust Watch Straps

Replace the strap to easily switch up the look of your watch

Whether you want to get your watch a new look, or you are dressing up for an special occasion, installing a new strap to your watch is a great way to quickly give your watch a different look.

In this guide, we’ll detail how to install different types of straps, ranging from quick release straps, metal bracelets, metal bands, to fabric straps like parachute straps.

How to Install Quick Release Straps

This type of straps is equipped with quick release spring bars, so installation can be done without tools. You can identify them by the presence of a small ball lever on the spring bars. Follow this video guide to learn how to install this type of straps:

Metal Bracelet

Bracelet comes with double-sided quick release spring bars. The installation is similar to the usual spring bars, only that you’ll be pressing the two handles together at the same time:

How to Install Parachute Strap

The parachute strap one of the most comfortable straps out there. But its installation and adjustment differ quite a bit from the ordinary straps.

Go through this video to learn how to do it properly:

Strap Adjustment for Metal Bracelet and Mesh Band

After installing a strap, you will probably want to adjust the length of it if it is a metal bracelet or metal mesh band. Here is how you can do so:

Metal Bracelet

There are two types of bracelets: straight pin bracelet and screw pin bracelet. For how to adjust these types of bracelet, please refer to the video below:

Mesh Band

The length of the mesh band is controlled by the clasp on the bottom half of the band. The clasp can be opened by inserting a screwdriver into the slot and using it as a lever. After adjustment, the clasp can be closed simply by hands.