szvwj Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 I generally prefer rubber straps to leather, but my Dewitt is an exception. I never really liked the rubber that came with the watch (it was just uncomfortable). I set out to replace the band. It took me a long time, but I finally found a tool (at a specialty tool shop) and was able to replace the strap. I chose a 22mm Tobacco Crocodile (from International Watchman) because: 1. I like the look of tobacco croc. 2. Other Gen Dewitt watches have tobacco croc. 3. International Watchman has awesome prices on bands! By the way, a 22mm strap fits pretty well. It's a little bit squished (you may be able to see it in the photos), but not enough to matter. My wife says that black would have looked better... maybe... Anyway, here are some pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 IMO: sorry but your wife is in right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Not bad....this is the first time I have seen anyone put a leather on the Dewitt Academia. I think it gives a lot of character to the watch. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgbAgent Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Excellent news Sir .... I just had a strap replaced and still find the clasp digs in I found a watchmaker who made a tool to open the strap so will chase down an alternative strap. 22mm is correct size yes ? Thanks for posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfreeman420 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 I don't like that dial. Very hard to match a strap. I wonder why dewitt doesn't offer a bracelet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narikaa Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 IMO: sorry but your wife is in right. They always are apparently ! . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubu Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Where did you find a strap tool? Did you also find a tool to take off the back of the case? Are these available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szvwj Posted January 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Darn you guys, now I'm thinking that the black crock WOULD look better. Well...maybe someday. I found the strap tool (after weeks of searching) at a local specialty tool shop. I haven't been able to find a tool for the caseback...yet. I think the correct strap width for the Dewitt is 21mm (weird) but 22mm fits pretty darn well and is a lot easier to get than a 21mm. Everything on this watch is weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 No comment about the strap, but let me say this watch looks really good on you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.