Yes I removed the strap and changed it to the longer version I bought.
It makes life much easier as you can lay the watch flat and undo from each side. Using Allen keys you have to lift the watch head as you turn the key because of the 90 degree bend.
The Wera 'screwdrivers' have a much better feel as you have to be careful not to overtighten. The threads are very small!
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