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Video: Customize Leather Watch Strap - Skagen 433LSLB Integrated
Posted by Benjamin Grant on
In this video, Don takes us through the process of customizing a standard watch band to fit a unique watch case (Skagen 433LSLB).
The Best Watch Bands for Military Style Watches
Posted by Benjamin Grant on
"Military" style has established itself in a lot of different areas, from rugged adventure gear to high fashion styles. It has deep roots in the world of watches (in fact, wristwatches were born out of military needs in WWI) and, over the years, a definition of what makes a "Military" watch has become ingrained in most watch lovers' minds.
When buying a band or strap for your watch the only real criteria for a good band are that it fits, functions and--hopefully--you like the look of it. However, military style watches have a unique look that'll be that much more satisfying and functional if choose...
Quartz vs. Manual vs. Automatic Watches - Differences, Advantages and Disadvantages
Posted by Benjamin Grant on
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...
How to Change a Skagen Watch Battery
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How to Change a Watch Battery
Posted by Alan Almirol on
If your watch is failing to keep accurate time or has stopped entirely, it is most likely time to change the battery. For most watches, this is a simple task. However, there are some pitfalls you will want to avoid along the way. Here are some tips for changing a watch battery without frustrating yourself or damaging your timepiece.
Gathering Materials
You will want a tea towel or a soft cloth to rest the watch face on while you are removing the back panel. The last thing you want is to scratch or crack the crystal face while you...
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Press Release: Total Watch Repair Launches New Website
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Total Watch Repair Launches New Website
[Encino, CA] – Total Watch Repair, a family-owned business with over thirty years of experience in the watch repair industry, is pleased to announce the launch of their new website, www.totalwatchrepair.com.
Featuring a new design that’s easier to use, the website includes a larger selection of products. These include their top-selling watch band collection, watches, watch cases, and other accessories. The website also provides mail in watch repair services.
The website’s design is mobile-friendly, providing visitors with a...
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...
How to Replace Movado Watch Bands
Posted by Benjamin Grant on
Have you owned a Movado watch for some time now? Does the face still look new, but the watch strap not so much? You can easily swap out the old straps with a new watch band if so you choose. Total Watch Repair has several authentic Movado watch bands, for different series available.
Whether you want to make you watch look shiny new again, or need to change the look, there are numerous options available.
Movado watches are an elite Swiss watch band, with parts that can be easy or complicated to switch out – depending on the Movado series...
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How Long Does a Watch Battery Last?
Posted by Benjamin Grant on
No body wants to see his loving watch stop telling time. A watch-lover knows the importance of batteries that give life to the watch. And they are also aware about the need for long-term watch battery. This is one of the foremost criteria for adjudging the quality of a watch battery—how long it lasts. Though the brands claim that their watch batteries are immortal, it’s a general fact that a watch battery lasts for approximately 5-6 years.
But that’s not all! The life span of the battery heavily banks upon the quality of the watch and its age. Functions and the...
How Can You Determine Whether a Hublot is a Fake Hublot?
Posted by Benjamin Grant on
You always have to worry about counterfeiting when buying a branded watch, especially if you’re buying a popular brand like Hublot. Telling the difference in person can be hard enough, but the problem is that many people are buying these watches online. While there are a number of fake products out there, there are many telltale signs that you can check since Hublot has several distinct design features that most fake watches won’t readily imitate. Here are the main features that you should check when buying a Hublot watch either offline or online.
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