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Replace the Strap, Restore the Memories

Have a worn down strap on your wristwatch? The quality care and repair that our Certified Watchmakers provide will ensure premier strap replacement services for your watch.

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Certified Watchmakers Expert in the Craft

Access to Watchmakers From Anywhere in the US

At My Jewelry Repair, our team of Master Craftsmen have over 20 years of experience bringing timepieces back to their former glory, no matter how simple or complicated your timepiece may be.

Services regarding any type of watch movement require careful and expert skill. We make the quality care and repair of your watch as a priority whether it be for a complete overhaul or a simple battery replacement to keep your watch ticking with minimum wear. Our Watchmakers set the standard and have many Certifications, including:

  • WOSTEP
  • CW21
  • SAWTA
  • SWATCH Group

Among others, and more still to come! (Learn More)

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Professional Parts Sourcing Team

Whatever type of strap your watch needs, we'll provide the best options for its band replacement.

Genuine parts, especially for rare vintage watches, can be a challenge, but our long history within the industry has given us access to great sources around the globe. Even if the parts are no longer available, our certified watchmakers can manufacture some parts if needed.

We Service Various Watch Makes & Models

Bulova,Accutron,Swiss Army,Citizen,Gucci,Omega,Seiko,Tag Heuer,Movado,Victorinox, Pocket Watches, Vintage Timepieces and more.

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Premier Watch Strap Replacement Services

What's a wristwatch without its watch band to actually strap your timepiece to your wrist?

Just replacing a worn watch band can make your watch look like new. For a current watch style, we are usually able to replace it with an original band ordered from the watch manufacturer. If an original is not available, we can replace it with a similar band to make your timepiece look spectacular again!

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Leather, Rubber, Silicon, or Nylon Watch Band Replacements

There are many different types of watch strap material that your watch band could be made of. We're able to source out and professionally replace your watch strap with materials of leather, rubber, silicon, or nylon of your choosing.

Although we can source any type of watch band for your strap replacement service, we cannot ship the replacement strap directly to you. Instead, we will ship your timepiece back to you with the new band already installed.

Other Watch Band Repair Services

Don't need a watch strap replacement and instead need to repair a metal link watch bracelet?

We also offer watch bracelet repairs and restorations! In many cases, a damaged metal band can be repaired instead of replaced. From adding or removing links to full metal bracelet refurbishments, we can make your timepiece look as good as the day you got it!

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Free Standard Shipping* and Free Evaluations

You don’t pay anything until you approve a repair or have us send it back to you at no charge.
*Partnered Stores/Manufacturers may have their own requirements for shipping and/or insurance specifications.

Elite Watch Servicing Environments

My Jewelry Repair is committed to providing premier watch repair services for your watch. Any type of watch that we receive will go through our state-of-the-artWatch Repair Service Center. This Repair Service Center was specifically made to have your watch movement serviced in an environment that ensures that your timepiece will not be at risk with any dust nor microscopic air particles that would inhibit the proper repair.

Our certified and master craftsmen take our services seriously. Each step is taken with utmost purpose and organization to ensure that your watch is receiving the premier service it deserves.

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Commonly Asked Watch Repair Questions

How Does Online Watch Strap Replacement Services Work?

Watch Strap Replacement Services depends on the type of watch band repair you need. Regardless if you need a leather strap replaced or its spring bar repaired, all you would need to do for either service is send in your living heirloom of a watch and we make sure it gets the proper care.

How it Works

Print your shipping label and order slip. Choose your insurance, pack your repair(s). My Jewelry Repair provides step-by-step instructions for safe packaging and travel. All you have to do from there is schedule USPS courier pickup if you don’t want to leave your home, or drop-off (with your nearest USPS location). Tracking included for safe arrival and transparency.

How Can I Tell What Watch Band Repair Service I Need?

There are different types of watch band repair services that our Certified Watchmakers can provide for you, which include performing link removals or additions for metal bracelets and sourcing out leather strap for replacements. The first step is to identify which part of your band is causing issues, for example, needing a simple clean and polish for your metal link bracelet, or repairing the metal bar that attaches your leather strap to the case of the watch.

If you have trouble identifying the type of watch repair you need for servicing, our Certified Watchmakers will be able to do that for you with no problem. We'll be able to discuss the actual issue during our online repair process when our team evaluates your timepiece!

How Much Does Watch Strap Replacement Cost?

It all depends on what your watch band needs. Different types of watch bands, including leather straps and metal link bracelets, all have different prices, especially if you're trying to source out a specific brand. The chart below gives some insight to the most common types of watch repair services.

Watch Repair Pricing

Pricing chart for costs associated with some common watch repair services. Pricing may vary for certain brands, luxury and/or vintage watches.

ServiceStarting Price
Battery Replacement (includes pressure test)$39.99
Leather Band Repair/Replacement$49.99
Crystal Replacement$59.99
Stem & Crown$69.99
Movement Clean & Overhaul - Quartz$129.99
Movement Clean & Overhaul - Mechanical$249.99
See Full: Pricing List

What If I Don't Know What Kind Of Watch Repair I Need?

Watches can be complicated and sometimes delicate objects, many of which are one of a kind. Our master watchmakers take utmost care during every step of the repair and restoration process.

Common Watch Situations

Watches generally come to us due to:

  • Watch worn during inappropriate activities
  • Improper use of chronograph functions
  • Exposing watch to magnetic fields
  • Improper watch function settings
  • Winding a watch while wearing it
  • Cross-threading watch crown
  • DIY battery replacement
  • Improper watch storage

Unless you’re a specialist, don’t try this at home. We see a lot of interesting stuff that comes to us from those do-it-yourself folks.

From professional battery replacements to mechanical movement overhauls, we have all of your watch repair needs covered!

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How Long Do Watch Strap Replacements Take?

Your watch will be put through diagnostic testing as soon as it is received. Once the price for the parts needed to repair your watch is received from the manufacturer, the estimate will be provided to you promptly. This entire process takes about 48-72 hours.

After ordering the parts needed from the watch manufacturer, they can typically be on order for 3-4 weeks. As soon as your parts are received, you can expect your watch to be completed within a week.

Following completion of your watch repair order, our Quality Assurance Team monitors it for 72 hours to ensure the timepiece is functioning properly before shipping out to you.

Watch repair times can vary for certain brands, luxury and/or vintage watches, or based on the condition of your timepiece.

For a more complete breakdown, please visit: Standard Repair Timelines

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FAQs

How much does it cost to change a watch strap? ›

New Bracelet or Strap

If the strap is broken, it can be replaced with a new one. The cost for this service usually starts at $50 for steel bracelets and thousands of dollars for platinum or gold bracelets depending on the brand, quality, weight, and width.

Do jewelers change watch straps? ›

Although you can change a watch strap yourself, it is also possible to get your watch strap changed at your local jewellers. This is often the best idea when changing over a watch strap from Watch Obsession.

Does Walmart change watch straps? ›

Does Walmart fix watch bands? Policy is we can add or remove links in watches sold by Walmart. We can also replace watch bands on watches sold by Walmart. The same goes for replacing batteries.

Can you change a watch strap yourself? ›

Changing a watch strap is the solution to a replacing broken strap and can change the look of a watch. It is easily done at home with the proper tools and a steady hand. It involves setting up a work space, removing the old strap, installing the replacement strap, and removing any smudges or dirt from the watch.

Does it cost to get links taken out of a watch? ›

Let Your Local Jeweler Remove the Watch Links

The best way to resize your watch band is to have it serviced by a watch repair shop or a reputable jeweler, ideally one who is also an authorized retailer of the brand that made your watch (i.e., Rolex or Breitling). Fees for such services are typically $10 to $15.

Do I need a tool to change watch strap? ›

Changing your watch band is quite easy, regardless of the band type and their kind, this job cannot go without good watch band spring bar tool, or, as some call it - multi tool. Spring bar tool has two working ends: a fork end on one and pin end at another end.

How often should you change watch strap? ›

Under normal conditions, it is recommended that you replace leather straps approximately every 12 months, rubber straps every 18 months and metal bracelets every 10 years.

Will any watch strap fit any watch? ›

Compatibility. There is no universal 'one size fits all' solution when it comes to pairing straps with watches. If you own an extra large sports watch, you'll require a replacement strap with different measurements to, say, a vintage wristwatch with a far smaller case.

Can you adjust watch strap at home? ›

For watch band adjustment, a screwdriver, pliers, and a spring bar tool are crucial tools. These tools can be used to loosen or tighten the watch band and remove the spring bars. A watch bracelet link pin adjuster is also necessary for a straightforward entry-level two-step pin removal process.

Are watch straps interchangeable between brands? ›

Most – but not all – watches can accept a standard strap, enabling them to accommodate straps from virtually any reputable brand. It is necessary, however, to ensure that the band is of the correct width, and is strong enough to support the watch you're attaching it to.

How much does it cost to get a watch band replaced? ›

A replacement leather band can cost anywhere from $10 to $100 while restoring a metal bracelet can run from $25 to $75. Changing the band can also be an inexpensive way of updating your favorite timepiece.

Can a jeweler change a watch band? ›

We can even lengthen some watchbands and our professional jewelers can shorten, lengthen and repair solid gold watchbands.

How long should a watch strap last? ›

If you continually wear the same bands daily, the average lifespan of other leather watch bands should be between six months and a year. A watch band made of synthetic leather would fall apart after one to three months.

How long does it take to fix a watch band? ›

Watch Band Repair and Replacement

Most replacements or adjustments can be done in as little as 30 minutes.

How much does a jeweler charge to put a battery in a watch? ›

Watch Battery Replacement Cost

The price of watch battery replacement ranges from as low as $10 to upwards of $45-$60 to reseal and pressure test a water resistant timepiece.

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