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Safest Way to Swap Tradition Strap

May 17, 2024,20:50 PM
 

So the tradition uses screws, and it seems super easy to slip and scratch lugs. Any tips for doing this without being the first ape to put a scratch on a nice watch? lol

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cover the lugs with some scotch...

 
 By: amanico : May 17th, 2024-20:52

Or drink some scotch to calm the nerves

 
 By: ChetBaker : May 17th, 2024-21:53

That works, with moderation :)

 
 By: amanico : May 17th, 2024-21:53

In addition to scotch, you can also put your finger (pinch) around the tip of the screwdriver 🪛 so it does not slip out of the screw.

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : May 17th, 2024-21:54

That, plus a glass of scotch, and you have all your bases covered. :))))

 
 By: amanico : May 17th, 2024-21:55

I would recommend the glass of scotch after the operation for safety reasons 🤪🤪🤪

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : May 17th, 2024-21:56

As you feel it. :)

 
 By: amanico : May 18th, 2024-05:02

It is true that some people perform better under the influence 😜

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : May 18th, 2024-10:47

Yes! ;)

 
 By: amanico : May 18th, 2024-10:49

Be brave🤣

 
 By: Timeout : May 17th, 2024-20:54
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Be careful

 
 By: Weems@8 : May 17th, 2024-21:33
This open door can help. If it is too delicate, a good watchmaker can do. I do always by myself, but with good focus. I done it many times, experience helped mee.

My advice is to be careful!

 
 By: blau : May 18th, 2024-01:34
You know the extra tiny locking screws underneath the lugs? Try to unscrew those no further than is necessary to let the bar unscrew and slide out. Last time I changed straps I unscrewed that one all the way and it fell out. Those screws are TINY. It was ...