IWC Pilot - Changing Straps

[936ADL]

I've just purchased a 'Kevlar' Top Gun strap for my 3717. How difficult is it to change the straps yourself? Do i need a special tool? Or is it best to leave it to an AD?

Cheers,

Andy

[936ADL]

Looks like a trip to Maplin at lunchtime for me.

Is the buckle retained by spring bars a well? If so, I'm guessing the same tool will do it.

[936ADL]

Purchased tool at lunchtime from Maplins and fitted the new strap when i got home. Very easy, if a little fiddly.

Looks much nicer in my opinion.

I'm still deciding whether to go for one of the lovely deployment clasps that are just a little pricey for my liking. £280 quoted from an AD. Been following an 'as new' example on ebay that just made over £240!

If anyone want a croc IWC strap(9/10 condition. very little wear), let me know. It will probably makes its way onto ebay in the not too distant future.

[936ADL]

Point taken, but the 3717's a keeper.

I'm not really a flipper by nature, and would prefer to add to a collection than to trade in.

My 40th's coming up in a couple of years and that's likely to be the next time the collection gets added to. I'm tempted by a birth year watch - Heuer Autavia is fave, or a JLC Master Control.

[936ADL]

Only know the term from spending too much time in these sorts of forums.......honest ;¬)