How to Change a Metal Watch Band with End Pieces

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Watches can be damaged without proper handling and while the repair you are about to attempt may seem simple, you can easily break or ruin the watch with any small mistake. If you have any doubts about this repair, do not hesitate to take your watch to a professional watchmaker or jeweler.

[@sweet3186]

Great help. My watch's band fell off. I had to fix it in school without any tools but still managed to do it. Couldn't do it without this video thanks.

[@sjneditz2714]

Same situation bro this man helped me fromm parents scolding

[@RichLP1]

Thank you HC WONG. Yes for those of us who are right handed install the band opposite of how it is shown in the Video. I had just completed one side of the metal watch band installation and wondered if I had it on the correct side. Then after watching the video again was about to undo my work and saw your comment.

[@gaius_marius]

Thank you for the video. I just had to replace my bracelet and I was having trouble with the end links. After watching your tutorial I was able to install the bracelet on the watch after a few tries.

[@pixeldixelshizel]

Thank you for the video. Would love to see one for solid end links. :)

[@Lawman47]

Step 5... be sure to scratch the lugs as much as possible....

[@paulwarry6287]

Yup - I try and cover them with small strips of Sellotape or painters' masking tape otherwise if the end pieces aren't an exact match (i.e. poorly fitting) they don't scratch the hell (too much) out of the lugs. Don't use a thick tape though otherwise that might well cause a difficult task to become a nigh on impossible one.

[@gyges5495]

😂😂😂😂 so true !

[@treznorify]

Good tutorial, unfortunarely I give up after 3 hours, I could manage to remove one end piece somehow but not the other, I remove one end of the spring bar from the hole but it's still stuck against the case... I'm losing my mind

[@angelvillarreal3648]

This video answered all my questions, and also answered questions I didn’t even know I had. Perfect.

[@Jeetacademykl]

you cant imagine how your video, which has now 9 years old , helped me SO MUCH today ! thank you thank you thank you !

[@TriasNT]

Good tutorial ! Just managed to get off and back on my vintage's bracelet, and it was an epic battle I wouldn't have won without the video ! ^^

[@jmflyer55]

Hey guys-Gals, just wanted to say that these new videos have improved greatly over the previous videos. You replied to my comments before on using the wrong size bands in your demonstrations, so I wanted to let you know these videos are looking great and much more useful to people. I continue to purchase a lot of my material for my watch repair shop from Esslinger. Thanks again! JM

[@Cacopator]

Just about to do it.... Thanks for the step by step guide.

[@kathyvickrey8848]

Loved the format of this video!

[@keepingtime]

Beautifully made tutorial. Great clear instruction, thanks!

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Thanks. I was going nuts with the end links.

[@andrewilson3346]

I was fighting with this for almost an hour. Thanks for saving me :-D

[@adamstewart247]

Great video - the manager at the Invicta store had no idea if the bands could even be removed lol.🤦‍♂️

[@leviticuscornwall8684]

For anyone who doesn't have the spring bar tool ,I was able to push it down with a needle, its just a little more difficult

[@TheBlizzardcat]

This helped; I just changed bracelet on my watch after watching video. Thanks for help!

[@davestelling]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@josephwicklow7539]

Very clear and helpful.

[@wanshanzhu5442]

Very Helpful, try it out once you receive your first watch

[@garyconners466]

Thanks I found this very helpful

[@Phoenix-ic4ud]

Thank you much for the tutorial...

[@hembilkhu3439]

Thanks very much i can do it now never knew it was so easy.

[@ryzen397]

Thanks so much. It took longer than you but I got the job done on a Tag Heuer 2000 auto

[@AXmichigan]

Awesome thank you so much

[@KarbineKyle]

My method was crude. However, the watch I was working on was a little scratched, but working fine and in overall good shape! This looks like it can be difficult. I was very careful, and it took a while, but I succeeded! I was using just needle nose pliers, and my fingers. I have an old radium-226 lumed watch, and it's pretty radioactive compared to other watches, but I've wanted to wear it, but it had no band. Luckily, I found some broken watches someone gave me (none are radioactive, unfortunately for me) and took the leather band off of one. I managed to install the band on my 1950s _"Маяк" - 16 Камней - Сделано в СССР ("Lighthouse" - 16 Stones - Made in USSR)_ watch. It looks nice with my other radium-226 lumed watches! And now I can wear it! I collect radioactive sources and antiques! It's such a great hobby! Always get yourself a Geiger-Müller counter first!

[@brandonlanois1734]

I love radioactive stuff too. I even wanted to move to Chernobyl but the war came so I postponed it.

[@Bloodstryke]

@@brandonlanois1734 LMAO

[@FranFerioli]

Does anybody know the title of the soundtrack? I have relatives coming for dinner and I want to drive them insane playing this on repeat (nice video BTW, useful in multiple ways...).

[@theodor9548]

Live it, Mark Jones. Hope you have a good time.

[@CoryHobbs2178]

You just saved me so much stress, thank you!

[@53pittmanjt]

Big help, thanks!

[@RETUSAF1995]

Instead of a spring bar tool you can also use a jeweler's screw driver. This helped me because they are smaller and can fit in to put pressure on spring bar.

[@timo6t4]

Thank you so much That was really very helpful 👍🏼

[@sjneditz2714]

Thank you very much dear 💕. Love from india

[@swesleyc7]

He forgot to mention: watch bands vary in width dimensions (typically 19-24mm). You need to research what the original watch band width (where it meets the watch case) is and find an appropriate replacement.

[@Esslinger]

Thanks, good points to remember.

[@garyarnold602]

Can you use anything for a parts tray? I was thinking of using a bowl.

[@fayimmohammed5435]

excellent video

[@Youoften]

I just fixed a watch because of this tutorial , thank u so mucu.

[@rojinakhatun8354]

Thank youuu soo much for this video...

[@january5741]

hi, do all end pieces have the same arc length? will bands made for seiko xxx fit seiko xyx assuming they have the same width?

[@mortuus4601]

i dont have that tool to remove and i need it replace now, is there anything else u can use ?

[@AndrewIsbell]

Thank you. I did it because of you.

[@matrixate]

Where is a good place to get replacement Bulova Marine a Star replacement bands?

[@zahcinc149]

very helpful

[@johnjackson1106]

Thanks, I made the tool and did it ...👍

[@ShawnRealty]

Thank you!

[@user-fu6kj9hq3s]

Thank you so much 👍👍👍

[@marcjames3487]

Thanks Mate, I'm looking at a watch with steel bracelet which I hate but now I know I can replace it with a NATO.

[@asturianagijon]

Genial, gracias!

[@karlcorporal4321]

What if the watch is originally leather? If i buy a replacement, Will it have an end piece?

[@cabis18]

I only broke down crying twice, that has to be a world record

[@OnlytestWatch]

How to adjust the curved end? Since I see that it is loose in the video (same as in my watches).

[@ramuk-]

I give up

[@monschthomas9024]

never give up, make your dreams come true

[@yusufjeberou34]

me too I give up.

[@nayyarkhalid309]

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[@Esslinger]

We have an article that shows the step by step procedure of replacing curved end watch bands - Search online for "HOW TO REPLACE A METAL WATCH BAND - SPRING BAR STYLE WITH END PIECES". Thanks!

[@obiwankenobi8306]

Is it possible to replace the metal band to silicone band ??

[@retropickups2000]

Do you have a video that has a curved end piece

[@alycamara894]

Mille merci 🙏🏻

[@najaa3]

where can you get those end pieces?

[@TheBawssThomas]

thanks soo much...saved me a trip to the mall and $$...took me less than 2 minutes

[@wolfbite6]

+TheBawssThomas ikr ordered a new mesh band now i can install it myself

[@riaandoyle4955]

Thank you

[@gritsteel4559]

Excellent ! I was struggling for an hour trying to put back a bracelet with end pieces, without any success, and decided that I better go to KZbin and check for tips. This video was very helpful, made me not so dainty as well, and I succeeded in 5 to 10 minutes. It did seem like the lugs will be scratched, but it didn't, and my watch finish is bead blasted, very prone to scratches. The comment about putting some tape would be sensible though, but I didn't read the comments before I did it :)

[@jonmanilenio]

I have a Citizen AT8124-83E that has a metal bracelet. I'm not sure if I can replace the bracelet with a nato/zulu strap. Does anybody know if it's possible? I can email you a picture of the back if you need it.

[@1rocknroy]

Thanks, That helped. I watched the video then put 'leather' band on my new watch. Easy.

[@redfoxarts]

How about AMQ1562 ACCURATE "Swiss made"

[@peterschlosser7605]

People new to this often play a fun little game, and see how far they can shoot the spring-bar across the room.

[@friendlyarsenic1547]

and you can replace the bands with leather ones right?

[@apax2901]

When I order a watch band with endpieces How do I know how wide the band has to be? Where do I measure

[@Theworkingtorontoman]

i can't get my spring bars to align into the tiny hole on on side

[@VanBurenOfficial]

Spoiler: it's a huge pain in the ass

[@regional1000]

I agree whole heartedly! Took like 30 minutes to pry those clasps off.

[@Deschuttes]

yup

[@Tenskwatawa4U]

Huge understatement!

[@watchservicebd]

Thanks

[@souravgope3196]

The grooves in the spring bars are worn out, so spring bar tool is useless in my case, how do I remove the spring bars now

[@watchservicebd]

Nice

[@wigglesworthh]

Be sure to release the compressed springbar and launch it across the room, never to be seen again. Repeat as often as necessary

[@kimL9000]

How to put it back on

[@ShowThePurple]

after all this time i have finally found one video that saved me from wearing the most brightest band that was ever saw by any men:))always wanted to change that band at my watch...

[@2yhavr]

He installed the band in wrong position !

[@oldiesfreek]

Maybe he is left-handed LOL :P

[@quickaswink]

With hollow endlinks its pretty easy, but if you got solid, it's a nightmare

[@quesoy23monn8]

Oh that metal thing was called an end piece? What is it exactly called? Mine is actually wiggling even though I tried adjusting it twice with a plier

[@readyteddy7620]

Easy-peasy :-)

[@Tenskwatawa4U]

Liar!

[@Esslinger]

Thanks JM, we are always interested in what people have to say. Thanks for watching and please continue with any feedback and comments.

[@xavieraxiak6866]

I have a strong aversion to watches that have end-pieces. They can get sloppy with wear, easy to lose if the spring bar breaks and most designs cause the bracelet tension to be applied near to the center of the spring bars.

[@TheBlackKakashi]

What if you took the clasp off

[@IAT14]

How do you find out the width of the end piece required

[@MustangDesudiroz]

theyre alll the same

[@ronnt]

great video plz i realy need a video how to put shugar in my coffee.plz do a video.i cant change my band because i dont have a parts tray.

[@rosalindaguerrero254]

I really really like my watch but the stainless steel is causing me to a bruise because it’s rusted and I’m just eager to try and remove if it doesn’t work ; well let’s just say I’ll be very sad .

[@farhansami4823]

Thanks a lot for this video. I have a watch which I got as a gift but it fell from my hand and broke. Without the help of Allah and your tutorial I don't know what would I have done.

[@Esslinger]

Ramuk, we have additional videos and articles available on other types of metal watch band repair. Where are you having troubles, maybe I could send you in a better direction with some additional instructions.

[@ShahidKhan-oc6jr]

which watch is that

[@titan.shaikh7564]

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[@wellingtonsmith4998]

oh, i see what i'm doing wrong 1 I'm using a butter knife 2 I put the thingies next to the watch on backwards. Thank-you, very helpful.

[@mohamedpatel9771]

I ratther take my watch to watch shop and have my watch chain replacement

[@countvertigo1788]

He makes it appear like its easy...

[@MGstaR17]

Unfortunately, I don't have that spring bar tool.... :( Are there any alternatives?

[@TriasNT]

Nope, AFAIK. Even with the right tool it can get difficult on older watches, so I can't imagine it otherwise.

[@bottletree33]

Other tools you'll need is a hammer, vice grips and a set of pliers.

[@oldiesfreek]

HC Wong is right...you might want to edit this video because the buckle on both the old and the new bracelets is facing the wrong way :P

[@nayyarkhalid309]

🎉

[@bat__bat]

She got nice hands.

[@WuBloodKin09]

BatBat Yes, you do have nice hands! 😉

[@aussie8114]

One end came out super easy, the other end took me 15 minutes 😂

[@ndcuber2547]

Would I be able to replace a curved ended watch strap with a regular ended watch strap on my watch????? Urgent

[@Esslinger]

That might be possible but it would depend on the design of the case: There needs to be room between the pin and the case so that the pin does not hit the case. Your watchband design must fit a straight pin also.

[@MFP2241]

There's one kind of tool that releases or compresses both sides of the spring bar at once. It should be very useful for watchbands with ends, especially those with solid ends, which are really tricky to install while trying to avoid damaging watch and spring bars at the same time...

[@Esslinger]

Thanks! Good point.. I think this is the tool that you are talking about www.esslinger.com/horofix-watch-bracelet-springbar-pliers-band-tool/

[@MFP2241]

+Esslinger and Company Yes it is! though, it's a bit pricey. On the other hand, any good tool is priceless!

[@SuperYongsak]

slow clear but sure

[@ejsiwmrnhhdsfjoewrmmrewijj4336]

Thanks so much I nearly died bc I thought I broke it

[@hermanalcaraz2113]

Can you swap to a band that does NOT have end piece.

[@ulyssesjimenez87]

Yes you can

[@umtrillest]

Can someone please help me i got one spring bar out but the other one just WON'T come out and its frustrating me I'm about to break the damn thing

[@AB-qc6pf]

Chazzio Z. Same here

[@WuBloodKin09]

Chaz is Sad I can help you, most likely you’ve bought a shitter...find the nearest garbage can and throw it inside, done deal!