To replace the buckle on your strap, you will need a spring bar removal tool and a new buckle that is the correct size to fit your band. Before we begin, you will need to measure the width of the strap at the buckle end to know what size buckle you need. For example, if the band is 20mm wide at the buckle end, you will need a 20mm buckle. The other thing to consider…
Continue readingThe Fitbit Inspire and Inspire HR are not only slim and stylish activity trackers, they’re also primed for a different look wherever you take them. Wearing one during exercise is par for the course, but it can be equally functional when attached to a different strap. What’s neat about the Inspire is that it’s Fitbit’s way of replacing a number of previous models, such as the Alta, Alta HR and Flex 2. It’s the latest…
Continue readingIn this guide, we will explain how to install a NATO watch strap onto your watch. Step 1 – Installing the spring bars Install a spring bar between the top and bottom lugs of your watch, which can be done with the help of a spring bar removal tool. Step 2 – Inserting the NATO strap Release the long half of the strap from the ring on the small half of the strap. Weave…
Continue readingExpensive taste in watches but don’t have the budget to keep up? Fear not; there are plenty of fantastic watches out there with price tags that won’t break the bank. We’ve rounded up some the most iconic (and costly) watches in the market today and found great looking alternatives to wear while you save for your grail. But who knows, you may end up loving these less expensive alternatives to famous luxury watches so much…
Continue readingSunny days and balmy nights can only mean that summer is in full swing. Whether you’re spending the year’s hottest months poolside, exploring new cities, or venturing into the great outdoors, here are some of our favorite summer watches to wear right now. Orient Defender Automatic Field Watch If your summer plans involve camping, hiking, or just spending plenty of time outside away from screens, then the Orient Defender Automatic Field Watch is a great…
Continue readingIn this guide, we will explain how to use the metal link removal tool to remove links from a metal watch band. Before you start, measure how many links you will need to remove to resize the band for your wrist. Plan to remove an equal or close to equal number of links from each side of the clasp so that the claps remains in the center of the strap. STEP 1 – CHECK FOR…
Continue readingChoosing between smartwatches isn’t always an easy decision, even if you’re firmly planted in a particular ecosystem of products. The Apple Watch Series 4 runs on WatchOS, yet has the interoperability of iOS behind it. The Fitbit Versa maneuvers between being a fitness band and smartwatch, making it a unique entry in the category. Both devices are first and foremost activity trackers, and it’s with that in mind that makes them so particularly focused on…
Continue readingNow more than ever, the sky really is the limit when it comes to the strap options that are available for your favorite watch. Rubbers, leathers, NATOs, metal bracelets and mesh straps are all on the table, depending on the timepiece. We’re the first to admit that we occasionally take an unconventional approach to strap pairings, but there are some fundamental rules about which straps to pair with which watches, and following these simple rules…
Continue readingWhen you first purchased your Fitbit Versa or Versa Lite smartwatch, your focus was likely on staying in shape and enjoying the features this smartwatch offers to support you with that. Aside from its primary purpose as a device to assist you in staying healthy, you can’t deny the fact that it is also a wrist accessory. When it comes to fashion and function, there are many options to chose from when considering a new…
Continue readingIn this guide, we will explain how to install a watch band with standard spring bars. Step 1 – Removing the old strap 1) Lay the watch face down on a soft surface such as a microfiber cloth to avoid damaging the watch. 2) Hold the watch case with one hand while using the other hand to insert a spring bar removal tool in between the lug and the band. You will be able…
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