How to Replace a Watch Strap on Your Watch

There are five main types of watch strap - the most common is the closed-end watch strap, but you might also have an open-ended watch strap, a cordette strap, a Swatch watch strap or a thread-through strap. Pick from below to see instructions for each type:

	1. A Closed End Watch Strap - where the strap is held in place by a removable spring bar (for the majority of watches). Click for instructions on fitting a closed-ended watch strap.
	2. An Open End Watch Strap - where the strap is connected to a fixed bar on the watch case. Click for instructions on fitting an open-ended watch strap.
	3. A Cordette Watch Strap - for ladies' cocktail watches. Click for instructions on fitting a cordette watch strap.
	4. A Swatch Watch Type Watch Band for Swatch watches. Click for instructions on fitting a Swatch watch strap.
	5. A Thread Through Watch Band for single piece watch bands. Click for instructions on fitting a thread-through (NATO Military style) watch strap.