Replacement Watch Strap From an Old Inner Tire

So the strap from my favorite watch broke... a long time ago. Somehow it wasn't easy to get a replacement that fitted the style of the watch. So I made my own, fast and easy and I'm happy with the result.

This fix is really easy, cheap and will take you less than an hour.

Step 1: You Will Need

Materials:

• an old inner tube from a car or motorbike

Tools:

• scissors
• watch strap replacement tool can be helpful
• glue
• hole punch
• pencil

Step 2: Cut Your Strap

• Cut a straight piece from the tire
• Mark the width of your strap on the tire with a pencil
• Cut on the marking

Step 3: Glue the Strap

• Put contact cement on the tire strap
• Turn the strap inside out
• Glue together

Step 4: Add the Old Hardware

• Remove the hardware from the old strap (watchmaker tools might be helpful here)
• Mark on the tire strap if you have to make adjustments (I did)
• Cut to the desired shape
• Add the hardware
• Place on the watch

Step 5: Make the Other Half

• Make the other half of the strap the same way
• Put the watch on your wrist
• Mark where you need the holes (you only need one hole for this custom made strap)
• Punch the holes
• Wear your watch

I am really happy with the result and proudly wearing my watch again.

Comments

[3366carlos]

awesome, i'm making my own soon.

[kenyer]

Sorry, English is not my first language. What do you meen with that reply?

[rafununu]

And black marks caused by rubber on your skin ? How do you remove them ?

[mothy10]

Soap?

[kenyer]

and it might help to first wash the tire before you use it.

[kenyer]

It doesn't give marks, so no problem.

[malfestor]

Thank you very much for the great idea. I knew someday I would have a good use for all those inner tubes I've saved.

[kenyer]

And you can also use them to make rubber bands and by using two hole punchers even o-rings and many other things like grips for your tools. So its a good thing you saved them :)

[kylegilbert]

Looks great! Love the watch.

[kenyer]

thank you