Watch Strap Length Adjustment and Replacement
Watch Strap Length Adjustment and Replacement
For some watches now in use, you can adjust the watch strap or bracelet length and replace the watch strap or bracelet yourself.
This page explains these procedures.
Watch Strap Length Adjustment
Metal bracelets
You can have the length of a metal bracelet adjusted either by asking the store where you purchased your watch, or by contacting an Authorized Citizen Service Center.
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In the case of the following types of bracelets, you can also adjust the length yourself.
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1: Sliding clasps
Watches that no longer form a circle when unclasped
The bracelet separates into 2 parts, and you can then adjust the length by moving the clasp on one part to a different position (mesh bracelets, etc.). -
2: Fold-over push-button deployment (sliding) clasps
Watches that still form a circle when unclasped
These bracelets feature a push-button used to open the clasp that secures the fitting, and can be freely adjusted. -
3: Simple adjustment bracelets
Bracelets that allow you to remove links from the bracelet using the dedicated tool provided
You can adjust the length of these bracelets by using the dedicated tool included with the watch to remove bracelet links. -
4: One-touch adjustment bracelets
Jewelry clasps
This type of bracelet consists of multiple opening and closing clasps that you can use when putting the watch on and to adjust the bracelet length at a single touch. -
5: Clasps with adjustable fittings
Fold-over push-button deployment clasps featuring a built-in adjuster for making fine adjustments to the bracelet length
Simply by pushing in the ratchet, you can make fine adjustments to the bracelet length.
Leather watch straps
Depending on the type of clasp, some leather straps must be adjusted for length by setting the clasp position before you put the watch on.
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1: Fold-over push-button deployment clasps
Leather watch straps with a fold-over deployment clasp
These leather straps feature a push-button used to open the clasp, and the buckle position can be adjusted by selecting a hole in the leather watch strap.
Special watch straps
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1: Buckle-type nylon watch straps
Nylon watch straps with a buckle attached
This type of watch strap uses hook-and-loop fasteners which fasten by overlapping with a nylon watch strap to which a buckle is attached. You can adjust the length of the nylon watch strap. -
2: Extendable watch straps
Watch straps that include an extendable strap
In situations where the standard watch strap is too short (when the watch is worn over a wetsuit, for example), you can use an extendable watch strap to adjust the length.
Watch strap replacement
You can have the watch strap replaced either by asking the store where you purchased your watch, or by contacting an Authorized Citizen Service Center.
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In the case of the following types of watch straps, you can also replace the strap yourself.
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1: Watch straps with single-lever quick-release spring bars
Quick-release spring bars with a single lever
This type of watch strap can be replaced without using a special tool by simply sliding the lever. -
2: Watch straps with double-lever quick-release spring bars
Quick-release spring bars with two levers
This type of watch strap can be replaced without using a special tool by simply sliding the levers. -
3: Button-release watch straps
Watch strap with a release button on the strap mount
This type of watch strap can be replaced without using a special tool by simply pressing the release button.