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ricjung72 · 16 October 2018, 11:12 AM

Hi folks! Long time lurker but finally decided to join TRF.

I recently caved and bought the absurdly priced deployant + rubber strap to replace the bracelet on my 5167. Feels like a brand new watch!

One thing I noticed though is that the straps wobble slightly where it connects to the case. That is, I can slightly shift the straps up and down and it feels like the pins from the strap are moving around in the holes of the case. Does anyone else have this experience? It doesn't affect wearability but I'm curious if this is normal. I am using the same spring bars from the bracelet on the rubber straps, not sure if that affects things at all.

Many thanks for any responses!

PatekSF · 16 October 2018, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ricjung72

Hi folks! Long time lurker but finally decided to join TRF.

I recently caved and bought the absurdly priced deployant + rubber strap to replace the bracelet on my 5167. Feels like a brand new watch!

One thing I noticed though is that the straps wobble slightly where it connects to the case. That is, I can slightly shift the straps up and down and it feels like the pins from the strap are moving around in the holes of the case. Does anyone else have this experience? It doesn't affect wearability but I'm curious if this is normal. I am using the same spring bars from the bracelet on the rubber straps, not sure if that affects things at all.

Many thanks for any responses!

No, that’s not normal. There is no rubber strap “wobble” where the strap connects to the case on either my 5167 or 5168. Both straps sit very flush and snug against the case between the lugs.

Bearxj86 · 16 October 2018, 05:14 PM

No wobble for me.

Flex368 · 16 October 2018, 05:47 PM

Same here, no wobble at all.

tchaic · 16 October 2018, 06:09 PM

Wobble isn’t a clear term. Do you mean a tiny bit of movement up and down if Watch is off and you apply significant force? If so I have a little wobble and it is normal as I have a few 5167 and they all do it. It’s a very sturdy attachment but there is some play or movement on it.

ricjung72 · 17 October 2018, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by tchaic

Wobble isn’t a clear term. Do you mean a tiny bit of movement up and down if Watch is off and you apply significant force? If so I have a little wobble and it is normal as I have a few 5167 and they all do it. It’s a very sturdy attachment but there is some play or movement on it.

Ah, I think this is a good description of what I'm seeing. When holding the watch, if I hold the strap near the lugs and wiggle it up and down, it shifts its position up and down very slightly instead of being very firm with no movement.

Thanks all for the replies!

yoast · 17 October 2018, 02:23 AM

Mine is rock solid on both ends, no movement at all

soundserious · 17 October 2018, 11:54 AM

Mine used to separate a little from the case at max flex. Is that what u mean?

Vetracer · 17 October 2018, 09:44 PM

Take the watch to a Patek AD. There shouldn’t be any “wobble” where the pins meet the case. If you need new pins, they’ll give the option to buy them there. If it’s just your handy work or lack thereof, they’ll sort it out for free.

Superburrito · 18 October 2018, 01:11 AM

Mine is rock solid.

AK797 · 18 October 2018, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by yoast

Mine is rock solid on both ends, no movement at all

Mine too.

16 October 2018, 11:12 AM	#1
ricjung72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: San Diego Posts: 4	5167 rubber strap wobble? Hi folks! Long time lurker but finally decided to join TRF. I recently caved and bought the absurdly priced deployant + rubber strap to replace the bracelet on my 5167. Feels like a brand new watch! One thing I noticed though is that the straps wobble slightly where it connects to the case. That is, I can slightly shift the straps up and down and it feels like the pins from the strap are moving around in the holes of the case. Does anyone else have this experience? It doesn't affect wearability but I'm curious if this is normal. I am using the same spring bars from the bracelet on the rubber straps, not sure if that affects things at all. Many thanks for any responses!

17 October 2018, 02:23 AM	#7
yoast "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: HK Posts: 2,257	Mine is rock solid on both ends, no movement at all __________________ IG: @yoast.watch https://www.instagram.com/yoast.watch/

17 October 2018, 11:54 AM	#8
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	Mine used to separate a little from the case at max flex. Is that what u mean? __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

18 October 2018, 01:11 AM	#10
Superburrito "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: California Watch: 26420RO Posts: 448	Mine is rock solid. __________________ Current collection: AP 26420RO.OO.A002CA.01, PP 5164A, AP 15202BA, Omega 310.32.42.50.01.002, Tudor m79030b-0003, Garmin Epix Gen 2 Waiting for: AP 126715ST.OO.1356ST.01

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16 October 2018, 05:14 PM	#3
Bearxj86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 3970 Posts: 3,799	No wobble for me.

16 October 2018, 05:47 PM	#4
Flex368 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Felix Location: GMT +1 Watch: Yes! Posts: 2,973	Same here, no wobble at all.

16 October 2018, 06:09 PM	#5
tchaic "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Watch: Tag Heuer 2000 Posts: 490	Wobble isn’t a clear term. Do you mean a tiny bit of movement up and down if Watch is off and you apply significant force? If so I have a little wobble and it is normal as I have a few 5167 and they all do it. It’s a very sturdy attachment but there is some play or movement on it.

17 October 2018, 09:44 PM	#9
Vetracer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Vetracer Location: London Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 577	Take the watch to a Patek AD. There shouldn’t be any “wobble” where the pins meet the case. If you need new pins, they’ll give the option to buy them there. If it’s just your handy work or lack thereof, they’ll sort it out for free.

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