Resources — How To

Video: How to replace 2 Swiss Army Watch Straps, Straight End and Integrated Rubber

Posted by Benjamin Grant on

Video: How to replace 2 Swiss Army Watch Straps, Straight End and Integrated Rubber

Step by step overview of how to remove and replace watch bands for two types of Swiss Amy watches: Integrated rubber watch band with Tubes and Pins and a Straight watch band using Spring Bars.

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Video: How to Change & Replace a Watch Buckle

Posted by Benjamin Grant on

Video: How to Change & Replace a Watch Buckle

 

Prior to changing the watchband on our Invicta watch (video linked below), we want to replace the new watch band's buckle so that it matches the silver tone of the casing.

This is a pretty straightforward process that uses the same tools we'll use to change the watchband itself.

Tools Used:
1) Cloth to prevent scratches to the case and crystal
2) Spring Bar Replacement Tool
(https://www.totalwatchrepair.com/products/spring-bar-removal-tool)


Questions or comments? Let us know!

See the next step of replacing the watchband here.

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Video: Invicta Leather Watch Band Replacement

Posted by Benjamin Grant on

Video: Invicta Leather Watch Band Replacement

Step by step instructions on how to change a leather watchband on an Invicta watch (or any watch with straight end bands and spring bars).

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How to Change a Skagen Watch Battery

Posted by Alan Almirol on

Watch Brand: Skagen
 
*Video and battery installation applies to all Skagen models*
 
Watch model shown: 233SSSB
 
Tools Used: Bench Knife (KNF-967.000)
Instructions:
 
Step 1: Find the removal ridge on the case-back of the watch. Wedge the bench knife into the removal spot, and pry the case-back piece off of the watch.
Step 2: Use the tweezers to remove the old battery as well as the gasket located on the inside of the case-back piece of the watch.
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How to Change a Skagen Watch Band

Posted by Benjamin Grant on

Does your Skagen watch band need a different look, or are the old bands in desperate need of replacement? Instead of throwing out a perfectly good watch, you can save it –  just by swapping old watch bands with newer ones.

Please note the written instructions below apply to a bands that attaches with pins. At the bottom of the page are videos that illustrate 1) how to replace a watch band that attaches with pins (applies to Skagens) and 2) how to replace watch bands with Skagen's unique screw attachment used by some watches. 

Several Skagen watch bands are available...

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