Enjoy coordinating your look with interchangeable straps for ladies' watches (Part 1)

2020.12.26

Interchangeable straps, which can be changed without using any special tools, are perfect for women who want to enjoy coordinating their fashion and watches. But are they really that easy to change? Many people wonder. A new editorial staff member at Chronos Femme decided to try dressing up a watch!

Takeshi Hoshi: Photographs by Takeshi Hoshi (estrellas)
Text by Kaya Nabata (Chronos-Femme)
[Article published in Chronos Fam issue 52]

The updated "Pasha de Cartier" is also interchangeable

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Cartier "Pasha de Cartier"
Automatic movement. Stainless steel. Comes with an interchangeable alligator strap and stainless steel bracelet. 35mm diameter. 655,000 yen (excluding tax). For inquiries, please contact the Cartier Customer Service Center at 0120-301-757.

 The Pasha, which enjoyed overwhelming popularity in the 1980s, has been redesigned and reintroduced this year. Elements such as the square railway track and the screw-down crown cover with chain are inherited from the classic model. Its 35mm diameter and modern design make it the perfect watch to share with your partner. The watch comes with both a bracelet and a strap, so you can enjoy changing them without having to purchase them separately.

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The photo shows the lugs (the parts that connect the bracelet or strap to the watch case) from the back. The new Pasha uses the "Quick Switch" system, which allows you to easily remove the lugs by simply pressing the horizontal button seen in the center of the photo.
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Pressing the button on the back of the lug retracts the left and right pins. It's a little difficult to push, but you don't need to use a lot of force.
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While holding down the button, pull the bracelet straight down. To attach it, press the button and insert it from the bottom.


Chopard Happy Sport with a casual rubber strap

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Chopard "Happy Sport"
Quartz movement. Stainless steel x D. Comes with two interchangeable rubber straps. Diameter 30mm. 485,000 yen (excluding tax). Inquiries: Chopard Japan Press Tel. 03-5524-8922

 The three diamonds swaying on the dial will lift your spirits every time you look at the watch. By switching to a separately sold rubber strap in purple, anise green, or bright pink (a set of three for 74,000 yen excluding tax), you can create a completely different, more pop look. Not only the strap, but the buckle is also removable. The buckle can be removed by pulling out the hook (the pin that is inserted into the strap hole) from the back.

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The spring bars (the parts that attach the strap or bracelet to the lugs) that are normally attached to the strap or bracelet are integrated into the lugs. The metal fittings seen in the center of the photo are designed to encase these spring bars, making them easy to replace but difficult to remove.
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Insert your fingers under the metal fittings on the strap and push up. You can easily lift it up without using any force.
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Once the metal fittings are fully raised, pull the strap straight down. To attach, insert the strap from the bottom and lower the metal fittings.


The Tag Heuer Formula 1 Lady can also be worn with a bracelet.

TAG Heuer Formula 1 Lady

TAG Heuer "TAG Heuer Formula 1 Lady"
Quartz movement. Stainless steel x D. 32mm diameter. 23 yen (excluding tax). Leather strap sold separately. 1 yen (excluding tax). Inquiries: LVMH Watch & Jewelry Japan TAG Heuer Tel. 03-5635-7054

This is a ladies' model from the Tag Heuer Formula 1 collection. The mother-of-pearl dial and diamond bezel create a feminine look. The bracelet adds a modern touch, while the strap adds a classic touch. The 32mm model is available with four other leather strap colors in addition to red. The 35mm model also comes with eight leather strap colors, including pistachio green and orange, in addition to the five colors listed above. If you're looking for a wide variety to choose from, this is also recommended.

TAG Heuer Formula 1 Lady

The bracelet can be removed by pinching the two round protrusions on the back of the case, which retract the pins on both sides. Straps can be replaced by sliding the lever on the back of the case with your finger.
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When pinching the two prongs with your fingers, pay attention to the angle of the bracelet. You need to adjust it so that the groove at the end of the bracelet is aligned with the two prongs.


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