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Hello all - I recently purchased a watch from a fellow WUS member. Due to a family situation, he didn't have time to remove his strap before he shipped the watch. I'd like to return his strap since it wasn't part of our deal. The trouble is, is was installed using tubes over the springbars...

Is it possible to shorten the Long (non-buckle) side of a leather strap so that it still looks presentable? Is this a service offered anywhere? I may come into possession of some 26 and 24mm Pantast straps that are about 130/80... I need 118/80. One of them is threaded down the right and...