Watch Strap Fitting in Australia
6 listed shops
Strap Fitting covers replacing a worn leather, rubber, fabric or metal strap and making sure the new one sits securely on the watch. It is one of the quickest jobs a watch shop does, and many workshops fit a strap while you wait.
The new strap has to match the width between the lugs, and the spring bars that hold it are often replaced at the same time so the strap does not come loose. Some watches use proprietary fittings or integrated straps, which need the correct part for that model.
Many shops sell straps, and most will also fit one you bring. If you want the work done near you the same day, check that the shop has your lug width in stock before you go.
Watch Care
Melbourne
Kiosk 6 Westfield Dr, Doncaster VIC 3108, Australia
Sydney Watch Centre
Sydney
Level 1/235 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Watch World Australia - Watch and Jewellery Repairs
Sydney
Shop KI/112 Bankstown Central, Bankstown NSW 2200, Australia
St Ives Good Times Watchmaker (shop 26)
Sydney
166 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives NSW 2075, Australia
Prahran Market Shoe Repairs
Melbourne
Prahran Market, 163-185 Commercial Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
Urban Sole Shoe Repairs & Key Cutting
Melbourne
461 Keilor Rd, Niddrie VIC 3042, Australia
Strap Fitting by city
What to expect
What to expect when fitting a new watch strap
- Usually done the same visit
- Fitting a strap is a short job, and many shops can do it while you wait.
- Lug width matters
- The strap has to match the gap between the lugs; the shop can measure it for you.
- Spring bars
- Old or bent spring bars are often replaced when the strap is changed, so the new strap stays secure.
- Bring one or buy one
- Many shops sell leather, rubber, fabric and metal straps, and most will also fit a strap you bring.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Strap Fitting take?
Strap Fitting is usually a quick job that many shops do while you wait, provided the correct strap width is in stock. Integrated or proprietary straps may need the right part ordered first.
What affects the price of Strap Fitting?
The strap material, whether it is a branded or proprietary strap, and whether new spring bars or a buckle are needed all change the cost. Fitting a strap you bring yourself is usually simpler.
Why does lug width matter for Strap Fitting?
The strap has to match the distance between the lugs of the case exactly, or it will move, gap or strain the spring bars. A shop can measure the lug width for you.
When is it time for Strap Fitting on a worn watch strap?
Cracks, stretched holes, a worn keeper or a loose fit at the lugs are signs a strap is due for replacement. Worn spring bars are a common reason watches fall off the wrist, so they are worth replacing with the strap.