As per my PM to you...

It's easy to change straps, and as easy on the FOIS as any other watch, BUT... it's also easy to slip and scratch a lug if you're unpracticed. First thing to make sure is that you have a decent spring bar tool. Try Bergeon - they're usually acknowledged as the best. Then, simply slide it down gently between the strap and the lug.

Alternatively, take it to a watchmaker - they'd charge peanuts, if anything at all, to do this for you.

If you're feeling adventurous, you can also use the pointy end of the spring bar tool to remove the spring bar from the Omega clasp on the FOIS strap and fit that to the new strap.

I expect you'll find lots of videos of how to do this on YouTube. As I say, first make sure you have the correct tool for the job. Those cheap spring bar tools are pretty useless and have sharp ends.

 

As per my PM to you...

I expect you'll find lots of videos of how to do this on YouTube. As I say, first make sure you have the correct tool for the job. Those cheap spring bar tools are pretty useless and have sharp ends.

Thanks Imagwai...

 

Second that get the right tool for the job and it's easy, take your time and you get the hang of it. Expect you may pick up the off scratch or two (it adds to the character) and don't be scared of it.

You will be fine

Good luck

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Practice on a cheap watch until you can do it blindly. Then work on your Omega.

 

Get your self a Bergeron spring bar tool. Amazon sells them and get it with the fine fork.

 

Definitely get the right tools and search for a video. It took me about 20 minutes (or more) to get the bracelet off of my speedmaster the first time. But after that first time I can do it pretty quickly. If you are worried about scratches you can use masking tape to cover what you can, but that turns a quick strap change into an ordeal. Maybe just use masking tape for the first change where you are just getting used to how to do it.

 

If anybody has a youtube video they could share that is a good one on changing a strap on a FIOS watch, I'd love to see it...There are so many and I didn't see one I liked or did a good job in my opinion in explaining the procedure...I see videos for other Omega watches, but really want to watch one specific to this watch that does an excellent job in explaining how to do it WITHOUT scratching the hell out of your lugs....

Thanks guys !

 

I've happily scratched the lugs on my speedy, sub, and explorer. Not on purpose but when I tend to switch from bracelet to strap in a few hours time. So to answer your question, it ain't that hard lol.

 

Only buy watches with drilled lugs - takes all the drama away :-d

 

Pretty easy.
Only use the correct tools, DO NOT RUSH and put masking tape on the lugs. ;-)

 

Initially daunting, yes, but as stated here, tape over the lugs and you'll be fine. YouTube videos are no use, actual practise is the only thing that will help you. You've got to be lucky too. When I first tried, I had a dodgy springbar that wouldn't disengage, so that can be a mare. Bergeon is the way to go though, again, as stated here. If you can't do it, there's no shame into letting a jeweler do it, but some of them are beyond clueless. And if you want to swap out regularly you're going to have to learn yourself.

 

I often find it easier to use one of those small screwdrivers instead of a spring bar tool to displace the spring bar on a bracelet.


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Bergeon and a tape is the way to go as others said... I actually thought it was so hard but after a few attempts... It's very easy and my lugs seems perfect so far.

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Second the Bergeon suggestion, but a thumb tack is a good make-shift springbar remover. I used one on my Tudor BB before I got the fine tip Bergeon b/c my other springbar tools were too fat.

 

An alternative to the Bergeon 6767 tool is the Ofrei FB-504 spring bar tool, which is like the Bergeon 6111 and comes highly recommended by ofrei:
Spring Bar Tools

I recently got one and haven't had the chance to try it yet, but I love their comments on some of the tools!

ETA: I changed a few straps on inexpensive watches last night with the Ofrei FG-504, and it was like magic compared to the cheap Amazon spring bar tool I had been using. The broad fork pulled the strap away without digging into it, and the small fork popped the spring bars right off. Without a doubt the fastest, easiest spring bar changes I've done so far.

 

If you'd rather be safe than sorry, have a professional do it!