Why do some spring bars rust?

I tried to change out a dive strap on a Certina PH500m this morning, and it failed. It’s had the same strap since not long after I bought it. One spring bar was fine; the other is rusted, both ends, and it’s stuck. I use a Bergeon spring bar tool, nice hardened tips, and I was concerned I was going to damage the tool. This has only happened to me once before, same situation – watch that always had the same bracelet on it, never had occasion to change it out. I’ll have to spritz it with WD40…

Why do some spring bars rust?

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Strap ideas for this Certina watch

It’s ordinarily on the bracelet, but I like variety. I like this tropic style for the summer, but I’m looking for something a little nicer. Just ordered a (used? Fell off a truck?) Hirsch performance (James) strap on eBay – damn, those have gotten expe…

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