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benlee · 19 April 2013, 10:55 PM

Is it easy to change the strap of the AP Diver? Can I do it myself and what tools I will need?

APguy1 · 19 April 2013, 11:54 PM

You will need just a small screwdriver and some small pliers to get the bar out of the rubber. Just tape all the metal areas just incase you slip. The bar will have two ends on it, one end will unscrew and the other will not move. Just go for it and don't worry too much mate !!!

orangejuicy · 20 April 2013, 01:32 AM

What strap you got in mind, Ben?

benlee · 20 April 2013, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by orangejuicy

What strap you got in mind, Ben?

I need a smaller strap for a better fit. And also thinking of buying a red F1 strap, if I can find it.

Hairdude1 · 20 April 2013, 02:25 PM

Lets us know how it goes

orangedial · 20 April 2013, 02:43 PM

Go to APSC, Ben!

benlee · 22 April 2013, 05:49 PM

I've contacted APSC. They do sell the XS strap and F1 strap that I am asking for. But it appears they discourage users from changing the strap themselves. Recommend to have their own SC personnel to do the strap change, in which case of course becomes very inconvenient.

dsk28 · 23 April 2013, 12:23 AM

How much for f1 strap ben

singe89 · 23 April 2013, 12:44 AM

I've changed back and forth from the rubber strap to the survivor strap many times on my diver. Purchased two small screwdrivers (dont remember the size off the top of my head) and with a steady hand it only takes a couple minutes to change the strap/buckle. Just went back to my rubber strap because I figured I would be doing a lot of walking on my trip to AP and Baselworld.

vaniljglass · 23 April 2013, 01:07 AM

It is easy to do it yourself.

I changed straps on my 15300 twice a week. Just be careful not to slip and scratch the watch.

benlee · 23 April 2013, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by singe89

I've changed back and forth from the rubber strap to the survivor strap many times on my diver. Purchased two small screwdrivers (dont remember the size off the top of my head) and with a steady hand it only takes a couple minutes to change the strap/buckle. Just went back to my rubber strap because I figured I would be doing a lot of walking on my trip to AP and Baselworld.

Can I trouble you to post a picture of the screw driver? The APSC person I spoke to make it sound like a very complicated process to change the strap. Maybe they just want to collect the service charge..

Also, how to I take out the buckle? I don't see any screws there and the straps doesn't come with buckle.

Submarino · 23 April 2013, 02:05 AM

Here you go! It's a 1.60 screwdriver. The buckle has a spring bar that needs to be removed very carefully from the side between the rubber and the clasp. Be very careful.
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singe89 · 23 April 2013, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by benlee

Can I trouble you to post a picture of the screw driver? The APSC person I spoke to make it sound like a very complicated process to change the strap. Maybe they just want to collect the service charge..

Also, how to I take out the buckle? I don't see any screws there and the straps doesn't come with buckle.

I'll try and snap a couple pics when I get home tonight. Use one to hold the screw in place on one side and the other to unscrew the strap.

The buckle is just a typical spring bar. I slide the strap over a little and use one of the screwdrivers or spring bar tool to depress the spring. Pops off in 2 seconds. Be careful so you dont scratch the buckle.

Submarino · 23 April 2013, 02:12 AM

Use two 1.60 screwdrivers and put masking tape around the case in case the screwdriver on the other end slides out. Ask a second person for help as it will be easier that way.

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TSW · 23 April 2013, 04:19 AM

Best way is to purchase a screwdriver on a base and a set of high-quality screwdrivers.
Also use some of the lighter version of Loctite on the threads.

mspeed76 · 25 April 2013, 09:17 AM

They also make a tool.. It's a base w a screwdriver pointing out of it..

Not sure if I can link other sites but look on apbands.com

kilyung · 25 April 2013, 11:32 PM

Get some extra screws. You'll need to replace them occasionally if you swap straps a lot. Nothing worse than stripping a screw and having it stuck IN the case.

benlee · 27 April 2013, 09:38 PM

I can't seem to figure out how to remove the buckle from the rubber strap.... There isn't any screws or holes...

any help guys?

APguy1 · 27 April 2013, 11:45 PM

Get a thin had piece of plastic and slide it between the rubber strap and the buckle on one side.

TSW · 28 April 2013, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by benlee

I can't seem to figure out how to remove the buckle from the rubber strap.... There isn't any screws or holes...

any help guys?

The buckle is on a springbar, A case knife would do the trick.

19 April 2013, 10:55 PM	#1
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	Changing Diver Strap Is it easy to change the strap of the AP Diver? Can I do it myself and what tools I will need?

23 April 2013, 02:05 AM	#12
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Here you go! It's a 1.60 screwdriver. The buckle has a spring bar that needs to be removed very carefully from the side between the rubber and the clasp. Be very careful. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

23 April 2013, 02:12 AM	#14
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Use two 1.60 screwdrivers and put masking tape around the case in case the screwdriver on the other end slides out. Ask a second person for help as it will be easier that way. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

23 April 2013, 04:19 AM	#15
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Best way is to purchase a screwdriver on a base and a set of high-quality screwdrivers. Also use some of the lighter version of Loctite on the threads. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

19 April 2013, 11:54 PM	#2
APguy1 Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Olly Location: UK Watch: Sub C 116610 Posts: 256	You will need just a small screwdriver and some small pliers to get the bar out of the rubber. Just tape all the metal areas just incase you slip. The bar will have two ends on it, one end will unscrew and the other will not move. Just go for it and don't worry too much mate !!!

20 April 2013, 01:32 AM	#3
orangejuicy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jordan Location: New York City Watch: less for now Posts: 556	What strap you got in mind, Ben?

20 April 2013, 02:25 PM	#5
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Lets us know how it goes

20 April 2013, 02:43 PM	#6
orangedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Wayne Location: Singapore Watch: AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 1,791	Go to APSC, Ben!

22 April 2013, 05:49 PM	#7
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	I've contacted APSC. They do sell the XS strap and F1 strap that I am asking for. But it appears they discourage users from changing the strap themselves. Recommend to have their own SC personnel to do the strap change, in which case of course becomes very inconvenient.

23 April 2013, 12:23 AM	#8
dsk28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Asia Watch: SS Posts: 451	How much for f1 strap ben

23 April 2013, 12:44 AM	#9
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,752	I've changed back and forth from the rubber strap to the survivor strap many times on my diver. Purchased two small screwdrivers (dont remember the size off the top of my head) and with a steady hand it only takes a couple minutes to change the strap/buckle. Just went back to my rubber strap because I figured I would be doing a lot of walking on my trip to AP and Baselworld.

23 April 2013, 01:07 AM	#10
vaniljglass "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sverige Posts: 77	It is easy to do it yourself. I changed straps on my 15300 twice a week. Just be careful not to slip and scratch the watch.

25 April 2013, 09:17 AM	#16
mspeed76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: United States Watch: AP, RM Posts: 613	They also make a tool.. It's a base w a screwdriver pointing out of it.. Not sure if I can link other sites but look on apbands.com

25 April 2013, 11:32 PM	#17
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,946	Get some extra screws. You'll need to replace them occasionally if you swap straps a lot. Nothing worse than stripping a screw and having it stuck IN the case.

27 April 2013, 09:38 PM	#18
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	I can't seem to figure out how to remove the buckle from the rubber strap.... There isn't any screws or holes... any help guys?

27 April 2013, 11:45 PM	#19
APguy1 Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Olly Location: UK Watch: Sub C 116610 Posts: 256	Get a thin had piece of plastic and slide it between the rubber strap and the buckle on one side.

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