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Old 28 June 2020, 05:09 PM   #1
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The Tropical Rubber Strap of the Aquanaut

The Tropical Rubber Strap of the Aquanaut 5065 will break down over time? Do they not last? Does the Rubber Strap of the Aquanaut 5167 break less?





Does anyone know the price of the Rubber Strap of the Aquanaut 5065? and the price of the Rubber Strap of the 5167?
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Old 28 June 2020, 05:12 PM   #2
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Wearing mine for more then 10 years. Still looks new, and unaffected by sweat


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Old 28 June 2020, 05:14 PM   #3
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Took 3 years before my 5167 strap began to soften and get more comfortable


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Old 28 June 2020, 05:31 PM   #4
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Wearing mine for more then 10 years. Still looks new, and unaffected by sweat


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It's a 5065?
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Old 28 June 2020, 05:33 PM   #5
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Yes 5065


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Old 28 June 2020, 07:17 PM   #6
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Funny you just posted this. My 21 year old strap from my 5066 started to crack where the clasp joins the strap just on one side. So My local AD ordered a new on 2 weeks ago and the watch maker will do the fitting. Its my daily strap held up great it did have the curl up edge alittle but didn't bother me at all.
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Old 28 June 2020, 09:02 PM   #7
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Funny you just posted this. My 21 year old strap from my 5066 started to crack where the clasp joins the strap just on one side. So My local AD ordered a new on 2 weeks ago and the watch maker will do the fitting. Its my daily strap held up great it did have the curl up edge alittle but didn't bother me at all.
It lasted 21 years? It's fantastic.

Sorry for the indiscretion. What's the price of the Rubber Strap?
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Old 28 June 2020, 09:04 PM   #8
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Fantastic.
Is that your daily watch?
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Old 28 June 2020, 09:57 PM   #9
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Not heard of any issues and mine seems very sturdy, without abuse it should last many years I expect.
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To preserve plastic and rubber items, and this is also excellent for your car's rubber door gaskets and non-leather interior too, plus your fiberglass boat, etc. use 303 Protectant.

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Old 28 June 2020, 10:34 PM   #11
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Fantastic.
Is that your daily watch?

For a Long while yes


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Old 29 June 2020, 12:37 AM   #12
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Very good.

Thank you very much and sorry for the inconvenience
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To preserve plastic and rubber items, and this is also excellent for your car's rubber door gaskets and non-leather interior too, plus your fiberglass boat, etc. use 303 Protectant.

https://amzn.to/2NDIVeE

Thanks for the advice.
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Old 29 June 2020, 05:52 AM   #14
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Thanks for the advice.
“Potential skin irritant” is this something I want to seep into my skin (serious question)
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Have used it for years, never had a problem. Theme parks also use it on their rides I've heard. Many use it for their boats, car interior, etc.
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Old 29 June 2020, 08:09 PM   #16
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It lasted 21 years? It's fantastic.

Sorry for the indiscretion. What's the price of the Rubber Strap?
I don't have it written down. All was verbal via phone. Ad wanted $ down used credit card.I believe total price just around 250 us. Im thinking $220 actual price. Sizing is included which is a big deal to me. Btw I have no buying history with this AD.
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I don't have it written down. All was verbal via phone. Ad wanted $ down used credit card.I believe total price just around 250 us. Im thinking $220 actual price. Sizing is included which is a big deal to me. Btw I have no buying history with this AD.
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