Alright, so I recently decided it was time to switch up the strap on my Hublot. I’d had the same one on for a while, and it was starting to show its age. Plus, I just wanted a fresh look. I’ve done this a few times before, but it’s always a bit of a process, so I figured I’d document it this time around.
First things first, I needed to gather my supplies. Obviously, I had my Hublot watch itself. Then, I grabbed the new strap I’d picked out. This time I went for a rubber strap, it is cool. I also made sure I had a clean workspace. You don’t want to get any dirt or grime on your watch, especially when you’re taking it apart. That’s just asking for trouble.
Next, I started by the old strap off. This particular Hublot has this “One Click” system, which is supposed to make changing straps easier. There are these little buttons on the lugs at both top and bottom part, and you’re supposed to just press them to release the strap. Sounds simple enough, right?
- Press the buttons: Located at 6 o’clock and 12 o’clock on the watch case, these buttons release the strap.
- Remove the old strap: With the buttons pressed, I gently pulled the old strap away from the watch case.
- Attach the new strap: I lined up the new strap with the watch case, making sure the spring bar holes aligned.
- Click it in place: I pressed the new strap into the watch case until I heard a click, which told me that the spring bars are engaged and the strap is securely attached.
- Repeat on the other side: The process is the same for the other half of the strap.
Steps I did to change the strap:
Well, let me tell you, those buttons can be a bit finicky. Sometimes they don’t want to press in all the way, or they get stuck. I had to use my fingernails to really push them, and even then, it took a few tries to get the strap to release. Once I finally got it off, I set it aside and grabbed the new one.
Putting the new strap on was also a little tricky. I had to line it up just right with the case and then push it in until I heard that “click” that lets you know it’s secure. Again, it took a bit of fiddling, but eventually, I got it on. The buckle was the easiest part, honestly. Just slipped that through, no problem. It is easy.
After getting both parts of the new strap on, I took a step back to admire my handiwork. It looked pretty good! The new strap really changed the whole vibe of the watch. It felt like a brand new timepiece, almost.
All in all, it probably took me about 20 minutes to change the strap. Not too bad, I guess, considering the result. It’s definitely something you can do yourself at home, but just be prepared for a little bit of a struggle, especially with those darn “One Click” buttons. But hey, now I’ve got a “new” watch, and I didn’t have to spend a fortune or take it to a jeweler. That’s a win in my book!
