Goofing around with strap changing

mikaeshin

Note: I posted this as a comment on another post, but since I would talk about it anyway, I imported it into a post:

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I have a Royale but I didn't like the initial metal strap because it was a bit too bulky and to adjust it, it is finicky at best.

But I recently bought myself a spring bar removal tool, since I want to goof around straps/bracelets more - going to give a bit of a pause buying watches per se - but I didn't want to go to the watchmaker every time just to change it. At first I bought some aftermarket rubber straps, and although they are decent looking, I wish I could get a comfier option. So I thought about the A158 I had.

The strap is from an used A158 I bought for myself, since I gave my original one to mom. I loved the metal strap on it, it feels comfortable on my wrist and the adjustable clasp is far easier to use and to adjust than the folding links biz - I can kinda nail the nail the micro-adjustment holes with the same tool, but why not mix two different watches at the same time?

Turns out the result was a bit silly, but it works. the A158 strap is far thinner than the AE1200 but otherwise it looks good as well. If anything, it's my guilty pleasure to use a big watch with a tiny strap.

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And this is how the twin looks like. A bit stiff because the strap is thicker than the original, but you could rock it, I suppose.

#general #straps #strapchange
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CitizenKale
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Some 20mm natos will squeeze in. 

mikaeshin
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CitizenKale
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Some 20mm natos will squeeze in. 

I am saving some money to buy some straps soon enough. Not sure where I will find good quality ones but there is always a specialty shop somewhere

elkebygunny
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mikaeshin

I am saving some money to buy some straps soon enough. Not sure where I will find good quality ones but there is always a specialty shop somewhere

Have a look around at gunnyonlinestore on etsy. They have some good straps, a bit pricy but it's worth it