IWC Pilot - Changing Straps
Discussion
Depends. If you have a screwdriver with a very slim head (2mm wide) then you could probably stick it behind shoulders of the pinbars without ruining the strap. The danger is you could easily slip and scratch the case or worse. They sell the right tool in Maplin: http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=22489...
Edited by ShadownINja on Thursday 25th March 22:57
I've just changed my Pilots strap for a fine offering from Toshi. Couldn't keep the IWC buckle as the Toshi straps are uniform widths whereas the IWC straps taper. However, I purchased a cheap kit from The Bay and can now change a strap in a couple of minutes tops.
I do however, have an IWC bracelet that goes with the Pilot that I have some trouble with getting that last filler piece in between the lugs. Given that it was relatively cheap and also came of The Bay its most undoubtedly a fake, but it looks fine once on. May need to get the emery paper out to fettle the strap a bit.
Dr Rick
I do however, have an IWC bracelet that goes with the Pilot that I have some trouble with getting that last filler piece in between the lugs. Given that it was relatively cheap and also came of The Bay its most undoubtedly a fake, but it looks fine once on. May need to get the emery paper out to fettle the strap a bit.
Dr Rick
squeezebm said:
How much are the original AD straps ?? as thinking about a bracelet type for a change .
Cheers
Last year I walked into Laings in Glasgow and got a quote (IIRC) of £137 for the leather strap and about £500-600 for the bracelet. Could be wrong but it was something crazy like that. I'm sure DomH will be able to get you a more accurate figure.Cheers
It was enough to make me think about a replacement leather strap.
Dr Rick
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.
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.
Dr_Rick said:
I've just changed my Pilots strap for a fine offering from Toshi. Couldn't keep the IWC buckle as the Toshi straps are uniform widths whereas the IWC straps taper. However, I purchased a cheap kit from The Bay and can now change a strap in a couple of minutes tops.
I do however, have an IWC bracelet that goes with the Pilot that I have some trouble with getting that last filler piece in between the lugs. Given that it was relatively cheap and also came of The Bay its most undoubtedly a fake, but it looks fine once on. May need to get the emery paper out to fettle the strap a bit.
Dr Rick
It may not be fake... getting a bracelet back on with the end pieces can be a real PAIN IN THE ARSE especially if you want to avoid slipping and scratching the case. Fortunately, I've only damaged ultra cheap watches doing this.I do however, have an IWC bracelet that goes with the Pilot that I have some trouble with getting that last filler piece in between the lugs. Given that it was relatively cheap and also came of The Bay its most undoubtedly a fake, but it looks fine once on. May need to get the emery paper out to fettle the strap a bit.
Dr Rick
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.
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.
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