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supra8903 · 20 July 2023, 11:17 PM

Hello.
Have had a 422 for a while.... sold it a while back, and now looking for something a bit different.
Possibly a Rad.

Question is how reliable are the wire lugs. I like to change straps a lot..... a lot.... like more than daily sometimes :0

So I'm honestly a bit worried about the case stripping.
What are your thoughts.

The OG Beef · 21 July 2023, 05:22 AM

Just as durable as the Luminor. You’re just as likely to strip one of them as you are a Rad.

Now, the Rad change is a bit more complex, and on a smaller scale, but it’s still easy. The key is to not back the screws out all the way. This way you negate your chance of losing them.

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Tseg · 21 July 2023, 08:31 PM

Or get a Rad with 1940’s spring bar case.

1William · 21 July 2023, 09:07 PM

No issues changing the straps, like a lot of things it is just practice and having the right tools. I own the 992 right now and change straps at will with no issues. I do like the looks of the wire lugs.

sjap68 · 21 July 2023, 09:23 PM

A little care and magnifying glasses allow me to switch out straps as I choose.

supra8903 · 21 July 2023, 10:34 PM

Thanks, I have quite a few 26mm straps from my 422.... so was hoping to use a case that would fit them.
I gess my concern is.... what would happen with a stripped hole.... mid case replacement i guess?

Also do the Rads use a crown tube? or is it integrated into the middle case?

Sunny Arizona · 23 July 2023, 08:43 AM

No worries on the wire lugs. I change straps often. No issues. Get an extra set of screws for piece of mind.

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Originally Posted by supra8903

Hello.
Have had a 422 for a while.... sold it a while back, and now looking for something a bit different.
Possibly a Rad.

Question is how reliable are the wire lugs. I like to change straps a lot..... a lot.... like more than daily sometimes :0

So I'm honestly a bit worried about the case stripping.
What are your thoughts.

supra8903 · 25 July 2023, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1William

No issues changing the straps, like a lot of things it is just practice and having the right tools. I own the 992 right now and change straps at will with no issues. I do like the looks of the wire lugs.

more pics of this please ... :)

21 July 2023, 05:22 AM	#2
The OG Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: United States Posts: 379	Just as durable as the Luminor. You’re just as likely to strip one of them as you are a Rad. Now, the Rad change is a bit more complex, and on a smaller scale, but it’s still easy. The key is to not back the screws out all the way. This way you negate your chance of losing them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 July 2023, 08:31 PM	#3
Tseg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: World Traveler Watch: GMT Master II BLNR Posts: 1,583	Or get a Rad with 1940’s spring bar case.

21 July 2023, 09:23 PM	#5
sjap68 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Marco Island Posts: 81	A little care and magnifying glasses allow me to switch out straps as I choose.

21 July 2023, 10:34 PM	#6
supra8903 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: NY Watch: Rolex Sub 114060 Posts: 277	Thanks, I have quite a few 26mm straps from my 422.... so was hoping to use a case that would fit them. I gess my concern is.... what would happen with a stripped hole.... mid case replacement i guess? Also do the Rads use a crown tube? or is it integrated into the middle case?

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