Reddit reviews SWISS REIMAGINED Quick Release Spring Bar with Cylindrical Push Button for Watch Band (Set of Two) - 22mm x 1.8mm
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PREMIUM SPRING BARS FOR ATTACHING WATCH BAND WITH YOUR CASE OR BUCKLE - the Spring Bar Body is Manufactured from 316L Stainless Steel and the Spring is Manufactured in Tempered 304 Stainless SteelEXACT AND SECURED FIT - These Spring Bars are 1.8mm in Diameter at Their Widest Point and Designed to Fit a Watch or Buckle Where the Measurement Between the Band Attachment Lugs is 22mm - This Will Ensure Sufficient Tension In The Spring To Hold Your Watch Band to Your Watch SecurelyATTACH/DETACH WITH EASE - Specialized for Quick Release Spring Bar Pins - Can Only Be Used With Specifically Designed Watch Bands - Ensure Your Strap Is Suitable For These Spring BarsPRECISE MEASRUEMENTS - The Pin Ends are 0.8mm in Diameter and Provided They are Installed Correctly Will be Locked In Place Between the Watch Lugs or Buckle Lugs with Approximately 4.4 Newtons or 1 Pound of Force Through the Tension in The SpringVARIOUS SIZES TO CHOOSE FROM - Cylindrical Push Button Lever at One End for Easy Installation and Removal of your Watch Bands - Not Sure of the Size You Need - The Lug Measurement Tool by SWISS REIMAGINED (ASIN:B00RT0D32Q) Will Provide The Answer
The quick release springs themselves seem to be a standard item and are available on Amazon. But the band has to be compatible with them. A standard leather band can probably be easily modified, a steel band will be a bit more difficult.
Sounds like the internal coil spring in the band pin may have broken. As /u/PMmeYrButtholeGirls said, they should be easily replaced. Something like this should work.
> Do you change the straps often?
Given the EDC includes a "3. Crown and Buckle keyring Springbar tool" I think it's safe to assume watch strap swaps happen frequently!
/u/ThaSkeptic have you considered switching to quick release/quick change spring bars instead?
I bought some nice quick release spring bars from Amazon.
Edit: https://amzn.com/B00Q7XE866
I have one too, and I like it!
Add some quick release spring bars, and changing strap band just takes a few seconds. Perfect to switch from a sport band to a more "dressed" one.
(You'll need to make a cut in most bands to let the quick release nub out.)
Edit: only thing I haven't found yet is a third-party 22mm steel band with quick release lugs.
Its basically a third of the way down the bar and the leather strap has a hole cut for it so you can release the spring and take the strap off. Its basically this:
http://www.amazon.com/1-8mm-Release-Spring-Cylindrical-Button/dp/B00Q7XE866
Anyway, I went ahead and ordered some spring bars and a new strap so it should all be good. Thanks anyway though!
https://www.amazon.com/1-8mm-Release-Spring-Cylindrical-Button/dp/B00Q7XE866
probably cheaper ones available. Just google for "buy quick release spring bars"
looks like the little nub is gone for the quick release pin
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they sell a tool on amazon link that might do it, or try one of the small screwdriver sets, you can get them at any home goods store something like this, i bought mine at Harbor Freight near where I live.