Tudor BB58 Silver strap change

[Oryx]

Took my mint BB58 Silver to a very reputable AD in London for them to change the strap for me as I didn’t want to risk scratching the lugs

Took them nearly 30 mins and when I got the watch back it was full of scratches on the inside of all four lugs

Should it be expected that lugs will get scratched when changing a strap (the OEM leather strap is quite rigid) or is there a way to avoid it?

Which tool seems to work best for the BB58 given that it’s only for the leather or nato straps? I have the Bergeon 6767F but it felt a bit awkward when I tried to change the strap myself so I didn’t bother

Do people tape up the lugs when changing the strap - if so do you use special watch tape or is normal sellotape sufficient for the job

Thanks in advance


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[Koolpep]

Originally Posted by Oryx

Took my mint BB58 Silver to a very reputable AD in London for them to change the strap for me as I didn’t want to risk scratching the lugs

Took them nearly 30 mins and when I got the watch back it was full of scratches on the inside of all four lugs

Should it be expected that lugs will get scratched when changing a strap (the OEM leather strap is quite rigid) or is there a way to avoid it?

Which tool seems to work best for the BB58 given that it’s only for the leather or nato straps? I have the Bergeon 6767F but it felt a bit awkward when I tried to change the strap myself so I didn’t bother

Do people tape up the lugs when changing the strap - if so do you use special watch tape or is normal sellotape sufficient for the job

Thanks in advance


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Silver is a rather soft metal and for whatever reason, Tudor put in spring bars that need a hydraulic press to be removed.

I changed the strap myself and also made a scratch on one of the lugs - even though I am quite experienced in changing straps and have the right tools.

That springbar had such an initial resistance, it’s was weird. Plus the silver scratches really easy. And the leather strap is very tightly fit between the lugs….

But NO, a professional service should not scratch your watch.

[cornerstore]

Originally Posted by Koolpep

Silver is a rather soft metal and for whatever reason, Tudor put in spring bars that need a hydraulic press to be removed.

I changed the strap myself and also made a scratch on one of the lugs - even though I am quite experienced in changing straps and have the right tools.

That springbar had such an initial resistance, it’s was weird. Plus the silver scratches really easy. And the leather strap is very tightly fit between the lugs….

But NO, a professional service should not scratch your watch.

Same here. I thought they were glued in they were so difficult to remove.

[OrangeSport]

I use normal sellotape.

Did younpoint out the scratches to the shop? Is it just inside the lugs, or underneath on the back of them?

[Oryx]

Please see one of the lugs

[Oryx]

Originally Posted by Koolpep

Silver is a rather soft metal and for whatever reason, Tudor put in spring bars that need a hydraulic press to be removed.

I changed the strap myself and also made a scratch on one of the lugs - even though I am quite experienced in changing straps and have the right tools.

That springbar had such an initial resistance, it’s was weird. Plus the silver scratches really easy. And the leather strap is very tightly fit between the lugs….

But NO, a professional service should not scratch your watch.

Which tools do you use for this type of strap change?

[Oryx]

Originally Posted by OrangeSport

I use normal sellotape.

Did younpoint out the scratches to the shop? Is it just inside the lugs, or underneath on the back of them?

A bit of both

Only saw them after I left the store - they were initially obscured by the strap that fits tightly within the two lugs

[Oryx]

Any guidance on the best tools for this type of strap change?

[Goose 104]

I believe the Bergeon 7825 tweezer tool might be best

[Airkingchnr]

The leather is well tight onto the lugs on the 925
I tried tweezers and could not get in.
Even put grips on the leather would not budge.
In the end used floss.... I was lucky I never scratch a lug
But won't be putting the original strap back on
Using a rubber b ...

[Goose 104]

Originally Posted by Airkingchnr

The leather is well tight onto the lugs on the 925
I tried tweezers and could not get in.
Even put grips on the leather would not budge.
In the end used floss.... I was lucky I never scratch a lug
But won't be putting the original strap back on
Using a rubber b ...

Sounds like a nightmare. Floss is a great idea!

[Oryx]

Originally Posted by Airkingchnr

The leather is well tight onto the lugs on the 925
I tried tweezers and could not get in.
Even put grips on the leather would not budge.
In the end used floss.... I was lucky I never scratch a lug
But won't be putting the original strap back on
Using a rubber b ...

This is very smart - the other idea I heard was to use a bit of oil on the strap to make it more supple before removing it.

The leather strap is extremely tight which seems a bit counterintuitive especially given that Tudor also offer the same watch on a NATO and so implicitly acknowledge that customers may be changing straps etc.

[Cryten]

Originally Posted by Oryx

Which tool seems to work best for the BB58 given that it’s only for the leather or nato straps? I have the Bergeon 6767F but it felt a bit awkward when I tried to change the strap myself so I didn’t bother.......

Originally Posted by Goose 104

I believe the Bergeon 7825 tweezer tool might be best

The 7825 is for bracelets, there is no room for them to work on a strap, you'll just damage the tool trying.

The 6767 is the right tool but the wrong tip. The F is for bracelets, you need the S tip, its wider and flatter so its harder to damage the watch or the strap with it.

[Goose 104]

Originally Posted by Cryten

The 7825 is for bracelets, there is no room for them to work on a strap, you'll just damage the tool trying.

The 6767 is the right tool but the wrong tip. The F is for bracelets, you need the S tip, its wider and flatter so its harder to damage the watch or the strap with it.

Excellent advice - thanks