Notching - making wide arm bands fit narrow lugs

I have learned a new word: Notching. The art of making a wider arm band/strap fit a watch with narrow lugs by cutting of the corners of the band nearest to the watch.

A really thorough dyi tutorial here.

Also you can buy tools for this job. Totally instructive video from Esslinger here.

Or buy straps already notched. E.g. a 22 mm wide strap that fits 20 mm lug size.

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