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zlin08033 · 23 January 2010, 03:36 AM

Do we really need tubes for strap? Does tubes make any difference? Thanks.

JJ Irani · 23 January 2010, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by zlin08033

Do we really need tubes for strap? Does tubes make any difference? Thanks.

Which tube are you talking about? And when you say "straps", are you referring to straps as in leather or nylon ones?

JJ

B. Doggy · 23 January 2010, 04:08 AM

Yes, tubes are a wise idea to use if you're talking about straps for the Luminors.

inspires · 23 January 2010, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Which tube are you talking about? And when you say "straps", are you referring to straps as in leather or nylon ones?

JJ

Hmmm...let me guess...you don't have any NATOs?

Take the plunge JJ - I think a Panerai would look good on your wrist

JJ Irani · 23 January 2010, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by B. Doggy

Yes, tubes are a wise idea to use if you're talking about straps for the Luminors.

OOPS!! Sorry, I just realised this was the PAM section!!

JJ Irani · 23 January 2010, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by inspires

Hmmm...let me guess...you don't have any NATOs?

Take the plunge JJ - I think a Panerai would look good on your wrist

Hell, even a RADO looks good on my wrist........but do I like it?

inspires · 23 January 2010, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hell, even a RADO looks good on my wrist........but do I like it?

You got me on that one

because I couldn't make a Rado look good on my wrist even if I tried

Naples09 · 23 January 2010, 04:14 AM

What's JJ doing in the PAM forum!!!

m_reign · 23 January 2010, 04:14 AM

Yes, you should use tubes on Luminors, but not on Radiomirs.

JJ Irani · 23 January 2010, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Naples09

What's JJ doing in the PAM forum!!!

I'm not......all I do is click on "New Posts" above to refresh my page each time. I never do any search by Sections.

JJ

Naples09 · 23 January 2010, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I'm not......all I do is click on "New Posts" above to refresh my page each time. I never do any search by Sections.

JJ

I know...that's what I do as well.

Had to give you a hard time. Isn't that what this place is about?

zlin08033 · 23 January 2010, 04:32 AM

Yes, I did mean leather straps for the Luminors. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by B. Doggy

Yes, tubes are a wise idea to use if you're talking about straps for the Luminors.

mfer · 23 January 2010, 07:56 AM

The tubes are especially important when it comes to the luminors that have screws for the lugs. The tubes help prevent the leather from rubbing the screws and backing them out unintentionally. The tubes are also thought to help reduce the wear and tear on the straps.

So, for models with screw lugs - absolutely!!!!
For models with the new strap change system - it doesn't hurt at all and may actually make your straps last longer.

Trurolexer · 26 January 2010, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

OOPS!! Sorry, I just realised this was the PAM section!!

100thmonkey · 27 January 2010, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by m_reign

Yes, you should use tubes on Luminors, but not on Radiomirs.

Why? Good Radiomir straps have two short tubes each side that connect to provide a strong base for the strap and prevent pin damage

rexsub · 27 January 2010, 02:45 AM

Where do I buy tubes?

zlin08033 · 27 January 2010, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by rexsub

Where do I buy tubes?

I saw a lot in eBay.

m_reign · 27 January 2010, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 100thmonkey

Why? Good Radiomir straps have two short tubes each side that connect to provide a strong base for the strap and prevent pin damage

I would like to see a picture of one if possible. Unless you are talking about aftermarket straps, I haven't seen any Rad come with these type of tubes out of factory. The only thing they come with is a small adapter to connect the end lugs.

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mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	The tubes are especially important when it comes to the luminors that have screws for the lugs. The tubes help prevent the leather from rubbing the screws and backing them out unintentionally. The tubes are also thought to help reduce the wear and tear on the straps. So, for models with screw lugs - absolutely!!!! For models with the new strap change system - it doesn't hurt at all and may actually make your straps last longer. __________________ member#3242

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