[Max Rebo]

Here is some great advice from an earlier thread that I bookmarked:

"Step 1: Use blue painter's tape to mask around the lug screw holes. Use two layers if you are unsteady or nervous about doing this. Do not cover the endlinks with tape as you will need to remove the tape to remove the endlinks and re-apply to install the strap and screws.


Step 2: Remove the two small screws holding the bracelet to the endlinks and remove the bracelet. This way you can lay the watch head flat on a table for the next steps.


Step 3: The screw bars are made up of two pieces, one is a long tube with a screwdriver slot on one end and the other is a small screw. It's easier if you have an assistant to hold the watch head steady on a flat surface but I can do it alone. Use two properly sized jeweler's screwdrivers. The one on the 9 o'clock side of the case is stationary to hold the tube steady. Turn the one on the crown side to loosen and remove the small screw. Depending on how tight the fit you may have to tap a toothpick into the screwbar to slide it out of the case. Once the screwbars are out it's simple to reverse the process and install the strap. "

 

[Spoonsey]

Yes, 2 proper fitting 1.4mm? I need to invest in some quaility screwdrivers with handles that you can grip. Not giving up...Just warming up.

Good man, that's the attitude.

 

[dr creed]

This is the main issue of Seatime,is impossible to swap straps without damage the lugs area ...
I think that Stowa may find a solution about this problem..

 

[StufflerMike]

This is the main issue of Seatime,is impossible to swap straps without damage the lugs area ...
I think that Stowa may find a solution about this problem..

I changed straps on my Seatime a lot from rubber to Chronissimo and from Chronossimo to rubber. Never ever damaged the lugs. Didn't even use Scotch tape to protect the lugs.

 

[dr creed]

May I ask to provide your method?I have tried many methods ,many screwdrivers but always damaged the screw head and near lug area..

I changed straps on my Seatime a lot from rubber to Chronissimo and from Chronossimo to rubber. Never ever damaged the lugs. Didn't even use Scotch tape to protect the lugs.

 

[StufflerMike]

Always use to screw drivers, one to counter the other. Both ends Have screw heads, but that's what you already know. The screw bars are made up of two pieces, one is a long tube with a screwdriver slot on one end and the other is a small screw.

Use two decent screwdrivers. The one on the 9 o'clock side of the case is stationary to hold the tube steady. Turn the one on the crown side to loosen and remove the small screw. Depending on how tight it fits you may have to tap a toothpick or - if at hand - a Bergeon spring bar tool into the screwbar to slide it out of the case. Once the screwbars are out it's simple to reverse the process and install the strap.

Thanks to ScottH for giving guidance.

Here's another helpful thread: https://www.watchuseek.com/f36/correct-tool-seatime-prodiver-bracelet-707300.html