How to preserve your watch strap while taking your watch off. (TheStrapSmith)

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A short video about how to preserve your watch strap when taking off and putting on your watch. Common mistakes pointed out through the video. TheStrapSmith

[@izzetert1794]

Old videos always straight to the point. No annoying ads or sponsors and pointless talking.. Thank you!

[@fiifa]

Real. Thank u!

[@brankokrsmanovic445]

My whole life was a lie. Thank you, very useful video

[@hyssean12]

Branko Krsmanovic ya it was. Especially if you needed a video for this

[@prasuntiwari4291]

@@hyssean12 Well I guess, you watched it too

[@entertainme7523]

How much slower is though

[@jonathanisrael1707]

@@prasuntiwari4291 What if it was on his recommended?

[@affendibaharin7863]

Same like me,after watch this video now i realised i made a mistake before

[@narutokunn3867]

thank you it's been like 7 hours of me trying to get my watch out

[@Duderantula]

Thanks you, I stopped wearing watches for 3 years, but all my previous ones straps would always break... So after buying a new watch yesterday, I thought I would look up a better way of taking the watch off and putting it on.

[@bennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn]

Great advice. Applies to leather belts with buckles as well!

[@abduleve8688]

That's what I came here to comment

[@tadbubs]

OMG! And I got 'A's in High School and they NEVER taught me this. In my second life I want you as my teacher. This was the Bomb!

[@John-thinks]

THANK YOU - I spent 45 minutes looking around online until I found this - EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR!!!

[@achmadfasya2363]

Even after 10 years, it's still helpful 👍

[@TheHUhelps]

It's the simple things that can make a huge difference. Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

[@bigparkin8880]

so simple but so effective....thanks for sharing :)

[@klndkbr]

Thank you so much. You are the type of watch expert that every watch-wearer needs

[@kariukitrevor]

Cool. Awesome video. Im obsessed with watches. Needed this bit of knowledge

[@bryanlee6065]

This is a life changing advice. Thanks for the video

[@Firecrafter209]

Thanks so much for making a video on a thing I was afraid to ask!

[@Thestrapsmith]

Firecrafter209 No problem!

[@rizzy7773]

My hand was litterslly stuck for so long and this guy has just helped me take it of

[@osxar7188]

Thank's for the tip! Great video

[@dhruvgokani3910]

Useful, short and sweet. Thanks for saving the leather man!

[@aaawwweeee]

Simple and geinus video ! I used to bend the leather like you're demonstration of the wrong way, now i don't have to damage my leather strap everytime i get it off. huge thanks.

[@PuRGeVorTeXz]

Very helpful, took me a second to realize i could've been taking off my watch easily, really helped thanks

[@keidigarcia3402]

This helped me so much thanks for the video🔥

[@IdanShamilov]

I really appreciate your help, you saved me a lot of time!

[@chintamanipandit37]

Thank you so much this is exactly what I was searching for

[@swapankumarpaul8589]

Thank you sir for this help.

[@eren777_]

Very helpful thanks. Nice video

[@basilantonas970]

I actually learned something, thank you

[@w0shicheng]

Should have watched this before I did the 1st two take off. Thanks for the tips!

[@londongravy]

Could you go into more detail about those particular watch straps? Are they custom or did they come with the watch. Either way they look fantastic, and this is a great tip.( feel a little dumb for not doing this already). thanks

[@dougdiplacido2406]

I have many thick leather straps like that for several of my 30 watches. I have changed all of the buckles to ones that have a little curve to them so they lay flatter. I use your method to put on and take off my watches. Thanks for the video.

[@galactic904]

Breau that was awesome man. Why nobody ever told me this, omg

[@debrapeasley2606]

I do the exact things I shouldn't! Thank you for the video.

[@kavindra8930]

Thank you very much, your video is very useful

[@jefficus_9351]

thanks feller this was a great tip. my severe autism and lack of a father figure really got in the way of my desired watch-wearing life style.

[@Thestrapsmith]

@c4thgolf Hi, it is the Helson Shark Diver. Thanks for watching. Cheers

[@vilhelmandersson2463]

Thanks just got my first watch its a casio wr100m!

[@alexdem98]

Thank you very much for the tip man!

[@ronelsolleza8984]

Wow. Thank you so much for this tip.

[@yousrich46]

Thank you I really needed this hahah

[@MZ-1981]

Thank you so much it was simple and very useful video

[@billymccrea9674]

That's great advice thanks, My new leather strap is just a little tight. Can a good leather strap be stretched a bit? , Thanks Billy

[@Pensi0nar]

Thank you for the tip!

[@roughneckrob1]

Thats it, thats the strap I want. I have been checking your site for that strap and I can't figure out which model it is? Also, can you make this strap for a Rolex Submariner?

[@firstnamesurname8531]

Can you do one for how to wear it without chipping

[@ericssoun058]

@TheStrapSmith would you kindly advise on how to care for a calfskin leather strap / what best to use in order to get it preserved, but in the same time not making it darken up or get a shinny fininish (it’s a light brown/yellowish colour and I’d like to keep it that way)? Thanks for the buckle tip - I was doing it exactly as I shouldn’t 😄

[@TheRrsierra68]

Great tip, always did it the wrong way, now I know how to preservar the watch strap. si kind from You to share us the tip , best regards. by the way I subscribed.

[@kabitakhadka43]

Thanks so much I was actually searching for this typed video because my watch was stuck and you saved it thank you

[@robmontana4971]

You're welcome! Glad you found it useful. All the best, The StrapSmith

[@Thestrapsmith]

Hi, the watch in the video is a Helson Shark Diver. Thanks! Cheers Rob Montana

[@fbcpraise]

Thanks! Great tip!

[@jackyso877]

What a great video thank you

[@rophe_badoy]

Thanks for this!!

[@whatareyoulookingfor808]

Thank you for your help🙏

[@guamia]

absolute legend my grandpas watch got stuck on my wrist and the leather was super old and crunchy so it was much more difficult to remove it with the normal method

[@tjsowhat1]

I'd like a strap exactly as in the video. Which model strap?

[@theaffordablewatchbro2378]

Wow great info

[@Steve200300]

Thanks for the tip 👍

[@tyronewalker5764]

Should I apply mink oil to my leather band to keep it supple?

[@EGWL93]

Holy shit!! You make my life so easy!! It was so hard especially when the leather is fresh from the oven. So tight and hard to wear it

[@TheGrenadier97]

Good tip. The bending to feed the strap into the fixed keeper will still cause some strain; i wonder if this suggestion plus free (or floating) keepers will totally cancel the problem without the need for a deployant clasp.

[@marksonsparks698]

I guess you're right, but the fixed keeper is usually sewed in close to the buckle bar - at least the loop you have to make to insert the strap into it is not nearly so reflex as the "bad way" to insert the prong.

[@seabass8154]

Yep, but the wear is relatively minimal so there's nothing to worry about. All of my straps have lasted 6 year with no obvious signs of damage.

[@quangminh4232]

Thank you so much.

[@michaelshea4834]

That’s some seriously thick strap!

[@imfeelingluckypunk492]

Dafuq.. that huge buckle & super thick strap consumes ur whole wrist.. So uncomfortable to look at.

[@Thestrapsmith]

Hi, it takes some getting used to and not great for typing! It started with Panerai straps, which this one was actually made for) and since the cases are wide and thick it is more proportionate.

[@Ligisten]

I'm feeling lucky, punk Came here to say the same thing! Man that looks uncomfortable

[@silinanguyen1283]

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[@dragonmaster7841]

Good tips

[@louier9033]

Bought a new watch today. I'm sure this tip will extend the strap's life

[@rgkong8783]

You still have it?

[@tungle20]

very very helpful!

[@luanlovelyman]

How long would a leather strap last if you use it regularly? Like 5 years?

[@NicholasPackwood]

Thanks for this! If I had a son, I would teach him this!

[@stu13th]

How do you stop the keeper from moving

[@peanutbutter-banana]

thanks for this. i just bought a watch and i was thinking how to preserve the leather strap and saw this

[@jsustaita01]

What watch do you have?

[@HL-OOI]

Nice tip..

[@kimvangvideomarketerbangko3265]

I knew there had to be a better way. Thanks a ton!

[@robmontana4971]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching.

[@azizhusseinz2083]

thanks, awesome tips

[@Idk-vy3gi]

Very helpful thanks so much

[@Thestrapsmith]

No problem. Thanks Stephen!

[@mqabandi]

good tip

[@editshare6149]

Thank you

[@jzTDM]

Thank you!

[@ahmedgalal3254]

Thanks a lot great video

[@robmontana4971]

Thank you. Glad you found it helpful. Cheers, The StrapSmith.

[@zulfali]

good advice

[@Thestrapsmith]

Thanks Zulfi!

[@dr.subashinemohan8871]

thank u so much..i will follow this gud idea

[@jman_thegreat4472]

Good stuff

[@seabass8154]

This is what I do too: for both my straps and belts. This is why other people's straps last 1-2 years and mine has last almost indefinitely. Always slide, never bend.

[@beldewpie3174]

Thanks a lot

[@shesodrizzy]

THANK YOU

[@paper0001]

Perfect thanks

[@harshanbajwa6638]

Does anyone know how to get rid of creases

[@christinezhu1357]

Yay! I've been doing it right!

[@denisboanac5867]

Thank you, it's 1am and my hand is finally free

[@DarrellLEE-uw3fz]

Right on!

[@Hazzarddu]

Huh, good stuff

[@sunandhasri9769]

Thank u!

[@eternalone1353]

Thanks

[@hyssean12]

Lol at that buckle looks goofy way to thick. I use a sam brown button stud for my straps eliminates any wear points.

[@abhay3976]

Wow thanks.

[@octopus9190]

very cool

[@saudalhujaili4887]

Very cool Thanks 🙏

[@deinVater9983]

Thank you soooooo much

[@triktrak_1451]

Yesss. Thank you.

[@Thestrapsmith]

Welcome!

[@MidlandPropertyInvestments]

Hi , i have a watch with a crocodile or alligator strap. My wrist size seems to be in between two of the holes. Is there a way to stretch the strap gently so that watch fits nicely. Thank you

[@Thestrapsmith]

Hi, often times, depending on the manufacturer, they can use an insert that resists stretching but you can try putting the strap on the hole that is tight and pushing it down over a bottle that tapers, Let it sit for a day and then flip it so the other side is down and put it back on the bottle. Start with only a small amount of pressure and progress as needed. Hope that helps.

[@MidlandPropertyInvestments]

@@Thestrapsmith Thanks for this. The watch is Breitling for Bentley. Should I be soaking the strap in water first?

[@dougdiplacido2406]

The buckle on that strap is not made for that thick of leather. I bought a black and tan one similar to that and replaced the buckle with one that laid down on the leather when it was buckled. I do take my watch off like do suggest.

[@Isaackhelawan591]

This works