Victorinox 58 mm Classic with watch strap changing implement???

[alexTOOL]

First time I see it 



http://www.roverhaven.com/the-rover-haven-blog/2018/5/15/confessions-of-a-swiss-army-knife-collector-part-2-implements-alox-and-modding

THE WATCH STRAP CHANGING TOOL.
You may consider yourself to have basic competence when it comes to SAK implements.  I mean, they all have a knife blade and bottle opener, and some have scissors, so what's not to know, right?  Well, dear reader, did you know that Victorinox actually made an implement for the watch and strap enthusiast?  Yes, there are actually two rare variants of the Classic that are equipped with a watch strap changing tool instead of the too-small-to-be-useful screwdriver.  How cool is that?  And the even-better news is that if you watch eBay carefully you may still be able to find one of these new. 

[Ron Who]

I let my dealer change the straps. Even with a dedicated implement I would manage to lose the springs.

[Myron]

First time I see it 

Hey Alex,

That's my blog -- glad you enjoyed it. 

Myron

[Etherealicer]

You can get them at the Victorinox store... but you have to buy a replacement strap. Not sure on the price but I have in mind its somewhere between 30-40$.

[alexTOOL]

First time I see it 

Hey Alex,

That's my blog -- glad you enjoyed it. 

Myron

Very nice Myron! 

[alexTOOL]

You can get them at the Victorinox store... but you have to buy a replacement strap. Not sure on the price but I have in mind its somewhere between 30-40$.

To buy a 58 mm knife you have to buy a watch strap???

[Rapidray]

First time I see it 

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http://www.roverhaven.com/the-rover-haven-blog/2018/5/15/confessions-of-a-swiss-army-knife-collector-part-2-implements-alox-and-modding

THE WATCH STRAP CHANGING TOOL.
You may consider yourself to have basic competence when it comes to SAK implements.  I mean, they all have a knife blade and bottle opener, and some have scissors, so what's not to know, right?  Well, dear reader, did you know that Victorinox actually made an implement for the watch and strap enthusiast?  Yes, there are actually two rare variants of the Classic that are equipped with a watch strap changing tool instead of the too-small-to-be-useful screwdriver.  How cool is that?  And the even-better news is that if you watch eBay carefully you may still be able to find one of these new. 

Nice knife! I like...but...but...is that an Omega Speedmaster???

[Myron]

Haha, thanks RapidRay!  In fact it is a Sinn 103 that I modified with a set of TESTAF hands that I got right at Sinn in Frankfurt.   

Speedies never last with me for some reason, although they are beautiful watches with great history. 

[Myron]

Very nice Myron! 

Thanks!

[Rapidray]

Haha, thanks RapidRay!  In fact it is a Sinn 103 that I modified with a set of TESTAF hands that I got right at Sinn in Frankfurt.   

Speedies never last with me for some reason, although they are beautiful watches with great history.

Oh, very cool. I’m sure you are enjoying it then.

[gerleatherberman]

I use the blade on a classic to remove spring bars. I don't recommend that to the faint of heart. One slip and the band gets a knick in it. Of course, I leave mine dull, so it works well. Also use it to pop backs off of press-fit case-backs.

I've changed hundreds of bands and popped just as many backs with a classic blade. I just wish the classic had a case-back press in it, so I wouldn't have to get mine out.

May need to get one of those watch-band classics for the collection and just take a triangle file to the flat driver on my watch-stuff classic.

[Nick4]

You can get them at the Victorinox store... but you have to buy a replacement strap. Not sure on the price but I have in mind its somewhere between 30-40$.

AFAIK, for the first generation of this set the MSRP was about 65.- CHF; the second generation set -- with a paracord bracelet (strap) has the MSRP 99.- CHF.

And there is another topic about this tool. 

[pfrsantos]

I use the blade on a classic to remove spring bars. I don't recommend that to the faint of heart. One slip and the band gets a knick in it. Of course, I leave mine dull, so it works well. Also use it to pop backs off of press-fit case-backs.

I've changed hundreds of bands and popped just as many backs with a classic blade. I just wish the classic had a case-back press in it, so I wouldn't have to get mine out.

May need to get one of those watch-band classics for the collection and just take a triangle file to the flat driver on my watch-stuff classic.

I use the mini SD from any larger model. It's thin enough to get between the strap and the watch and doesn't cut the bracelet if it slips.

 

[gerleatherberman]

Indeed, that works well too.

The T & T are also among my most used tools on a SAK for watches.

[twiliter]

Here's one with the newer profile. 

[gerleatherberman]

Here's one with the newer profile. 

Much much better.

[Myron]

Here's one with the newer profile. 

I've been after one of these for a long time.  They see more unusual than the rounder, broader one. 

Like others, I've used the flat blade of a classic to do this chore as well. 

[pfrsantos]

Indeed, that works well too.

The T & T are also among my most used tools on a SAK for watches.

I prefer the mini SD over the tweezers because the flat surface is smaller and easier to insert near the watchband.

[gerleatherberman]

Please don't think I would use tweezers for watch bands.

I use tweezers to pick out the battery retainer screws after I remove the retainer bar on some movements.

Now, for anyone who fools with vintage watches, you'll know why the classic blade is what I use for old-style spring bars. The old spring bars didn't have ridges to use the special tools on. 

[maxt]

I've been after one of these for a long time. 

I had to buy a full Victorinox strap set to get myself this watch replacement SD knife, newer version. I have not seen it sold separately but it is still on stock at watch dealers in the box with a watch strap. The strap is crappy, unfortunately, it is not useful for modern 42~46 Swiss watches and probably is good only for Victorinox.

I have not seen first version (red scales) for sale ever. Baselworld special promo, however, appears from time to time. Probably Victorinox distributed some from the booth on the show.

[Reinier]

This has been on SAKWiki fo ages