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17 January 2019, 03:49 PM | #1 |
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Alligator Strap issue
So the screw access flaps on the alligator strap is lifting as you can see. This a common issue? Granted this has been my go to watch, it just looks bad. Thinking about replacing it with another one or go bracelet. Thoughts? [edit] took a better pic. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
17 January 2019, 03:59 PM | #2 |
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Try rubber. Works great and doesn’t show wear!
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17 January 2019, 05:30 PM | #3 |
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Same happened to mine..I have the same watch. Had a dispute with AP at my home country over it's durability.
I have given up on AP leather straps..A Big Disappointment..for this price range. Wearing mine on rubber strap now. Sent from my HUAWEI NXT-L29 using Tapatalk |
18 January 2019, 05:38 AM | #4 |
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As per above - their rubber straps are incredible.
Have you tried a tiny dot of leather glue to close the edges down again if the rest is in good condition?
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18 January 2019, 02:18 PM | #5 | |
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Would you mind sharing more photos of your rubber? I went to look at the all gold. It’s just not pretty since our dial is already gold. Man I love the oem strap. Bummer to hear it’s will probably still happen with a new strap. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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18 January 2019, 06:23 PM | #6 |
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Here's mine on black rubber strap.
I actually also tried it on the gold bracelet..but my wrist is too small for a comfortable fit. Too costly to give the original leather strap a 2nd chance. Sent from my HUAWEI NXT-L29 using Tapatalk |
18 January 2019, 06:30 PM | #7 |
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I really wanted to have it on bracelet..
This my watch with the bracelet fitted on. Sent from my HUAWEI NXT-L29 using Tapatalk |
19 January 2019, 08:00 AM | #8 | |
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As for the gold, I don't see the flow. There's no more contrast. It's gold everywhere lol |
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19 January 2019, 04:49 PM | #9 |
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Its the same black rubber strap for all the 42mm ROO..Google it..will fetch tons of photo.
Unfortunately can't get a photo of mine for you. Watch is at home..currently I am oversea Sent from my HUAWEI NXT-L29 using Tapatalk |
19 January 2019, 08:10 PM | #10 |
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As other mentioned it seems you either get a new strap or a rubber one. Or if you got the $$$ the bracelet.
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20 January 2019, 02:59 AM | #11 |
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I would say go for an AP band or similar aftermarket, its a better affordable option for watches worn more often
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20 January 2019, 04:13 AM | #12 |
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20 January 2019, 06:22 AM | #14 |
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Have a look at pics of the old RG Rubberclad, it works well.
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20 January 2019, 09:24 PM | #15 |
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How long did the strap last before it started to come apart?
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24 February 2019, 03:50 PM | #16 |
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My oem strap really disintegrated two weeks ago. Got a new from AP Clearwater. Went to my local AD to swap. Of course ended up buying two watches. Ugh New strap feels amazing on my 3 year old watch. So stiff. So nice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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