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Lol-x · 25 January 2009, 06:58 PM

O.K. I need 2 x 24mm tubes. I have absolutely no idea what they should cost. So if I go into an AD next week can you guys give me an idea:
(a) if they will sell them to me?
(b) what they might usually charge or I could expect to pay?
(c) will they insist on fitting them or will they require me to buy a full strap?

Thanks

My guess is something like $20 for a pair?

TswaneNguni · 25 January 2009, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

O.K. I need 2 x 24mm tubes. I have absolutely no idea what they should cost. So if I go into an AD next week can you guys give me an idea:
(a) if they will sell them to me?
(b) what they might usually charge or I could expect to pay?
(c) will they insist on fitting them or will they require me to buy a full strap?

Thanks

My guess is something like $20 for a pair?

a) Yes,if they have stock
b) Dont know
c) They slide out.It takes 10 seconds.You can send the strap to me and I'll return it via reg airmail,all for the bargain price of $100 !!

Steve why dont you just use the tubes from the OEM strap ????

Many strapmakers that can provide them for very little money.

c2tcardin · 25 January 2009, 11:30 PM

I would suspect they will just give you a set. If they charge you $20 that would be robbery, you can buy sets of tubes from Panatime.com for $5. Just wear your Pam into the AD and check out some straps then casually mention that you need tubes. I went to my local Panerai AD last week and though I did buy a brown Alligator strap from them they gave me a $40 travel case and an IWC baseball hat for free.

argee1977 · 26 January 2009, 12:05 AM

Damn, i thought this was going to be another thread about the sales staff at your AD

argee1977 · 26 January 2009, 02:09 AM

Being serious though, you can buy the tubes off ebay for a couple of quid, pretty cheap and should arrive within a week or so.

Lol-x · 26 January 2009, 10:17 AM

Wow I'm surprised you guys have never been in the same position and gone to buy a set of tubes from an AD.

Maybe I'm setting a precedent

TonyD · 26 January 2009, 11:01 AM

I bought a bag of 20 for $18 on ebay. They're simple metal tubes cut to length.

brainbizz · 26 January 2009, 11:08 AM

I have never had a problem getting free tubes from AD.

GBJIV · 27 January 2009, 02:10 PM

Steve, if you can't find them - let me know. I can send you a pair. No problem - No charge...

dman · 27 January 2009, 04:10 PM

Email one of the boutiques, they will usually just post you some free, almost no matter where you are at.

Lol-x · 30 January 2009, 03:31 PM

Sweet guys

thank you for all the offers and support.

I will try my local AD (there is only 1 in my State) and see how I go.

I was planning to go this week but man the weather has been a killer here 100F to 120F

Regards

25 January 2009, 06:58 PM	#1
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,942	Tubes from AD? O.K. I need 2 x 24mm tubes. I have absolutely no idea what they should cost. So if I go into an AD next week can you guys give me an idea: (a) if they will sell them to me? (b) what they might usually charge or I could expect to pay? (c) will they insist on fitting them or will they require me to buy a full strap? Thanks My guess is something like $20 for a pair? __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

25 January 2009, 11:30 PM	#3
c2tcardin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: NH Watch: Pam 312 & DJ II Posts: 312	I would suspect they will just give you a set. If they charge you $20 that would be robbery, you can buy sets of tubes from Panatime.com for $5. Just wear your Pam into the AD and check out some straps then casually mention that you need tubes. I went to my local Panerai AD last week and though I did buy a brown Alligator strap from them they gave me a $40 travel case and an IWC baseball hat for free. __________________ Cheers, Jeff ------------------------------------------------------ PAM 312, DJ II

26 January 2009, 12:05 AM	#4
argee1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: England Watch: AP ROC Posts: 1,462	Damn, i thought this was going to be another thread about the sales staff at your AD __________________ PANERAI, MORE THAN A WATCH, LESS THAN A KITKAT

26 January 2009, 02:09 AM	#5
argee1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: England Watch: AP ROC Posts: 1,462	Being serious though, you can buy the tubes off ebay for a couple of quid, pretty cheap and should arrive within a week or so. __________________ PANERAI, MORE THAN A WATCH, LESS THAN A KITKAT

26 January 2009, 10:17 AM	#6
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,942	Wow I'm surprised you guys have never been in the same position and gone to buy a set of tubes from an AD. Maybe I'm setting a precedent __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

26 January 2009, 11:01 AM	#7
TonyD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Boston North Watch: Meteorite Daytona Posts: 1,488	I bought a bag of 20 for $18 on ebay. They're simple metal tubes cut to length. __________________ Pepsi GMT/SD43/DSSD Blue/ DJ41 TT Rose Diamond Dial/ Daytona Meteorite/ SS Sky Dweller White Dial/ IWC Bronze Big Pilot/ Aquanautic Super King / Omega Ploprof 1200 / Graham Scarab Diver

26 January 2009, 11:08 AM	#8
brainbizz Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 608	I have never had a problem getting free tubes from AD.

27 January 2009, 02:10 PM	#9
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	Steve, if you can't find them - let me know. I can send you a pair. No problem - No charge... __________________ Jackson

27 January 2009, 04:10 PM	#10
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Email one of the boutiques, they will usually just post you some free, almost no matter where you are at. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

30 January 2009, 03:31 PM	#11
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,942	Sweet guys thank you for all the offers and support. I will try my local AD (there is only 1 in my State) and see how I go. I was planning to go this week but man the weather has been a killer here 100F to 120F Regards __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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