Installation guides & How Tos
Expert guides, tips, and reviews for watch enthusiasts
Opening a closure for daily wear is different from detaching a strap or removing links.
Zenith: Opening the clasp. Opening a closure for daily wear is different from detaching a strap or removing links.
Tissot: Opening the clasp. Opening a closure for daily wear is different from detaching a strap or removing links.
Rolex: Opening the clasp. Opening a closure for daily wear is different from detaching a strap or removing links.
Opening a clasp for everyday wear is not the same operation as removing a strap from the case.
Patek Philippe: Opening the clasp. Opening a closure for daily wear is different from detaching a strap or removing links.
Opening a closure for daily wear is different from detaching a strap or removing links.
Bvlgari: Opening the clasp. Opening a closure for daily wear is different from detaching a strap or removing links.
Cleaning a stainless-steel watch bracelet without damaging finishes. Stainless steel describes the base metal, not every finish, coating or decorative insert.
Cleaning a nylon watch band: check weave, lining and hardware. Nylon straps may include elastic fibres, bonded layers, hook-and-loop closures or leather trim.
Tissot: Replacing the strap. Identify the watch reference, the fitted attachment and the replacement part before removing anything.
Determining watch-band size: three different measurements. For a conventional straight-lug watch, measure the internal distance between the lugs in millimetres.
Cleaning a white silicone watch strap: realistic stain care. White silicone can show surface dirt, transferred dye or changes in the material itself.
Cleaning a metal watch band: check the finish and joints. A metal bracelet may be plated, coated or assembled with decorative inserts.
Cleaning a leather watch band: avoid soaking and heat. A leather strap can include dyes, coatings, adhesive, lining and stitching.
Zenith: Replacing the strap. Identify the watch reference, the fitted attachment and the replacement part before removing anything.
Installing a watch band: compatibility and retention checks. Before installation, confirm the watch reference, attachment type, strap orientation and.
Vacheron Constantin: Replacing the strap. Identify the watch reference, the fitted attachment and the replacement part before removing anything.
Tudor: Replacing the strap. Identify the watch reference, the fitted attachment and the replacement part before removing anything.
Identify the watch reference, the fitted attachment and the replacement part before removing anything.
Rolex: Replacing the strap. Identify the watch reference, the fitted attachment and the replacement part before removing anything.
A replacement Richard Mille strap must be selected for the exact watch and its attachment hardware.
Identify the watch reference, the fitted attachment and the replacement part before removing anything.
Panerai: Replacing the strap. Identify the watch reference, the fitted attachment and the replacement part before removing anything.