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DIY Custom Leather Integrated Watch Band

Posted by Benjamin Grant on Dec 28, 2018

Customizing a leather watch band for an integrated (notched) case attachment.

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The History of Invicta

Posted by Aime Co on Mar 30, 2018

Read all about Invicta's history through the years since they were founded in 1837 and how Total Watch Repair can help you with any services you may need on your Invicta watch.

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The Difference Between Substitute and Brand Name Watch Bands

Posted by Joanna Rosales on Mar 05, 2018

When replacing a metal band, you may come across having to use a substitute band and not the original. In some cases, the original distributor has discontinued your model and no longer has any parts available for your specific watch. Your best option would be to buy a substitute band.

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Quartz vs. Manual vs. Automatic Watches - Differences, Advantages and Disadvantages

Posted by Benjamin Grant on Jul 29, 2016

At the heart of a watch is it’s ‘movement’, which is the mechanism that moves the hands of the watch and keeps time. Put simply, all analog watches consist of parts and gears that regulate the movement of the hands on the dial. The main difference between Quartz, Manual, and Automatic is in the power source. Each type of movement has its own distinct character, as well as its own advantages and disadvantages. Quartz: These movements are named as such because of the quartz crystal inside, that works in tandem with a battery to keep time. A battery for this...

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How to Change a Skagen Watch Band

Posted by Benjamin Grant on Jun 08, 2016

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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