Andi Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 The facts: - I'm a total ignorant about watches - I will soon have a rep 3717 - I don't like black leather straps - I've ordered a brown leather strap - I don't have any particular tool - I only have toothpicks, a cutter, a series of small screwdrivers (to be used with eyeglasses and other objects with very small screws), and lots of patience - I'd like to replace the strap The big question: - is it possible ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 very easily, go to a watch smiths, generaly the normal battery change place you can find in a market place# or you can do it on a leather strap with just about any thing you will find in the kitchen drawer, with a a bit of care, you need to slip a thin knife edge between the strap and lug to be able to compress the spring bar by catching it between the groves, you will also have to compress the leather a bit. Once you have done it a couple of times you can do it with you eyes closed. but a tool like this is better But if you dont feel confident just find a watch smiths to do it for you but NOT and Authorsed Distributor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andi Posted September 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Thank you very much ! I think I'll try, it doesn't sound that difficult BTW, what's the name of that tool ? If I find one, I'd like to buy it (just to be sure)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 It's called a springbar strap and/or bracelet tool. The 3717 is notoriously hard: How to replace 3717 straps More Difficulty with the 3717 Bracelet The strap is easy...the tool pictured above is great for that. The bracelet is hard as the space on the end links is tight. The tool picture below is better (Bergeon 6111 or the mini spring bar tool...can't remember the number): The tool above has a mini fork tip which is much better for a lot of the bracelets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andi Posted September 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Thank you very much ! And sorry for starting a new thread, but I didn't find the one you've linked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Thank you very much ! And sorry for starting a new thread, but I didn't find the one you've linked. No sweat...it happens...glad to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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