How to Change a Nylon Watch Band

Nylon watch bands provide the most versatility to a watch band -- not only are they easy to change, they also come in many different styles and colors. Use this guide from Esslinger.com to make your nylon watch band completely customizable. Things you will need: A new watch band Changing your watch band doesn't get much simpler than this. The first step to remove the old watch band is to open the buckle. Once the buckle has been opened, grab the buckle end of the nylon band and pull it out of the watch case. You may need to hold on to the watch case when you do this is the band is a tight fit. Set the watch case and old band aside so that you remember which end of the band belongs where on the case so that the clasp will close the way you want it when you replace the band. When the band has been removed, you will want to measure it to find the right size replacement band. Check out this link for more help measuring your band. With the size of the band, you can visit Esslinger-dot-com's wide selection of watch bands to find the perfect replacement nylon band. Hold the watch case in your hand and take the new replacement band in your other hand. Slide the tapered end over the solid bar between the watch case lugs and under the watch case itself. Keep pushing the band through until the end comes out between the other pair of lugs, on top of the metal bar. Now, simply adjust the position of your watch case on the band and make sure the clasp is on the correct side of the movement. Once you are certain everything is positioned where you want it, you can put your watch on and continue to wear it again. For more information on watch repair, check out Esslinger.com's learning center.