Watch Strap Fitting in the United Kingdom
21 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 Repair Clinic Ltd
London
Unit 384, Grays Antique Market, 58 Davies St, London W1K 5LP, UK
Watch Surgery
London
K1014, Westfield Shopping Centre Ariel Way London W12 7GB GB, Ariel Way, London W12 7SL, UK
Perri Watch Repairs
London
Room 18, 2nd Floor, New House, 67 - 68 Hatton Garden, London EC1N 8JY, UK
Harris Horology
London
The Viaduct Business Centre, 360a Coldharbour Ln, London SW9 8PL, UK
Watch Surgery Bond Street
London
13D, Lower Ground Floor Westone Shopping Centre Bond Street Tube Station, London W1C 2JS, UK
Watch Surgery Stratford
London
Westfield stratford city, 2 Montfichet Rd, London E20 1EJ, UK
Watch Service Centre
London
Condor House, 60 Clerkenwell Rd, London EC1M 5PX, UK
A To Z Watch Repairs & Sales
London
36 Goulston St, London E1 7TP, UK
Goldhawk Watch and Clock Repairers
London
54A Goldhawk Rd, London W12 8HA, UK
Clock & Watch Restoration / Repairs. please call before coming to the shop. You can send pics via WhatsApp.
London
118 Wood St, London E17 3HX, UK
Hatton Garden Watch Repair
London
WRC 35, Basement, Greville St, London EC1N 8TB, UK
Time-Piece Watch Repairs
Manchester
5 The Grand Arcade, Wigan WN1 1BH, UK
MC Watches
Manchester
66 George St, Altrincham WA14 1RF, UK
jewel time ltd
Manchester
18 Bridge St, Cheshire, Stockport SK1 1XR, UK
F. Meeks & Co
Birmingham
197 Warstone Ln, Birmingham B18 6JR, UK
R Hancocks Watch & Clock Ltd
Birmingham
17, Warstone Mews, Birmingham B18 6JB, UK
TAG Heuer
Bristol
144/145, The Mall, Shopping Centre, Cribbs Causeway, Patchway, Bristol BS34 5UR, UK
The Watch Lab
Glasgow
Silverburn Shopping Centre, 763 Barrhead Rd, Glasgow G53 6AG, UK
Mobile WatchMaker
London
116 London Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT2 6QJ, UK
Time For Diamonds
Doncaster
45 Market Pl, Bawtry, Doncaster DN10 6JL
East Ham Fashion Watches
London
29 Wakefield St, London E6 1NG
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.