All About Spring Bars.
Spring Bars, are those little metal pins that hold your watch strap in place. They might seem tiny, but they play a big role in keeping your watch secure on your wrist.
If you’re New to watch collecting and have never changed a band on a watch before think of a spring bar having the same function as your toilet paper roll for your watch band allowing you to be able to fully secure or swap out any Watch band that will fit to size. Here is an image of a spring bar enlarged 2000X 😂👇🏾
(Hey hey hey, don’t act like your not on Watch crunch every morning while on the bowl too! 🤣)
***Actual spring bars*** 👇🏾
These pins come in various sizes, so make sure to measure the lug width of your watch case before buying replacements. To change a watch band, you'll need a special tool or a simple paperclip to release the pins from the watch lugs.
Sometimes, watch band pins can get loose or break, which might lead to your watch falling off. That's why it's a good idea to check them regularly and replace any damaged ones.
Spring bars may be small, but they're crucial to keeping your timepiece snug and stylish. Happy watch-wearing! 😊👍
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Good info. If I were at home I’d post a pic of one of our tp holders that looks even more like a spring bar than that.
Good info. If I were at home I’d post a pic of one of our tp holders that looks even more like a spring bar than that.
Done ✅
I found out a while back the tips on spring bars can sometimes vary in diameter.
Too small, the bar can fit but it'll rattle a bit which over time can cause wear on the case.
Some Seikos have a slightly fatter tip.
Just something to keep in mind.
That's one of the reasons the NATO straps were / are used in the military and extreme conditions as both spring bars have to break before you lose your watch.
Quick change bars can be helpful, but quality matters greatly for these!
Precurved spring bars are also kinda life changing, make it so one can use thicker, or even just regular straps easier on watches that have very little room between case and springbar location.
Examples: Bulova LP, Citizen Avion, Timex Q GMT
Facts! Thanks you for adding that in. Good catch!
I found out a while back the tips on spring bars can sometimes vary in diameter.
Too small, the bar can fit but it'll rattle a bit which over time can cause wear on the case.
Some Seikos have a slightly fatter tip.
Just something to keep in mind.
Great input Pete. I appreciate you!