Switching straps on a Carrera

[DG88]

I just purchased this watch.

http://www.prestigetime.com/item/Tag...1a.ba0787.html

But would like the option of switching from the steel bracelet to a leather strap. Would this be easy to do?


Thanks.

[Wisconsin Proud]

I just purchased this watch.

http://www.prestigetime.com/item/Tag...1a.ba0787.html

But would like the option of switching from the steel bracelet to a leather strap. Would this be easy to do?


Thanks.

Yes, you just need a springbar tool.

[t1nhoo]

I use this one. After a few times it gets realy easy and quick.

[AbsoluteMustard]

Very easy to do

[nevesnet]

Was thinking of doing the same, until I noticed the BUCKLE isn't included, I mean c'mon $375 for just the croc straps? These crocks were fed prime beef their whole life or what? You can expect to pay another $200+ for the buckle...

http://www.authenticwatches.com/tag-...ap-fc6235.html

ZERG... for shame...

[enricodepaoli]

I'd buy the watch with its original bracelet, and then I'd just go for an inexpensive aftermarket leather band.

[nevesnet]

I'd buy the watch with its original bracelet, and then I'd just go for an inexpensive aftermarket leather band.

Indeed, after further research I've broken up the price on the TAG original straps as follows: $250 to Tiger to pay for his hotel rooms for the mistresses; $100 to TAG as profit; $15 for the actual leather and finally $10 to the poor sap who made them!

edit: quick search on amazon reveals over 500 watch bands from just this one maker, choose one you like and have fun. :)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=...rnid=378516011

[enricodepaoli]

No doubt TAG Heuer makes a profit on everything they make, sell or represent. It is a big company with big money invested on every area, including marketing.

But there IS a difference between top leather bands, and ordinary ones. TAG Heuer does not sell mediocre leather bands. But... I stick to my thought.. I personally do not mind a nice cost effective after market leather band to occasionally replace my original metal bracelet.

My 0.02 ;)

[nevesnet]

http://www.tagheuer.com/the-collecti...=CV2A10.BA0796

21mm band width at lugs, can anyone confirm this?

Thank you

[Barrera]

even if the brand Tag Heuer is beeing payed with these high prices i still think a great watch deserves the genuine one.
Maybe a peek at Ebay could help you sort this.
I recently bought the croc strap with buckle for loads less on ebay.
It was used in a dealer store but only as a show model and thus not used at all.