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mborkow · 25 July 2013, 03:23 AM

Just got a 305 and I tried on the second strap that comes with it (the kevlar strap with the friction buckle). The strap seems really long (which I guess makes sense if you are wearing it over a wet suit). At first I thought it was going to be a cool alternative strap...but I can't imagine I'll use this strap for day-to-day usage. Does anyone use this aside from when diving?

Friedl41 · 25 July 2013, 05:05 AM

Picture ... Please

travisb · 25 July 2013, 05:08 AM

Never even mounted mine. The length is to accomodate a wet suit. I just keep it fresh with the box / manuals etc.
Start shopping for aftermarket straps. There's no end to the possibilities!

mborkow · 25 July 2013, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Friedl41

Picture ... Please

I'm on a flight now but I'll post a pic later

mborkow · 25 July 2013, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by travisb

Never even mounted mine. The length is to accomodate a wet suit. I just keep it fresh with the box / manuals etc.
Start shopping for aftermarket straps. There's no end to the possibilities!

I tried the alternative strap for my 372 on the 305 and I liked the look but the OEM rubber is what I'm going with for now. It's very comfortable and the matching buckle is extremely well done.

Btw, how do you fit your strap in the box? It seems like it's too long to fit in w/o bending it...

travisb · 25 July 2013, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mborkow

I tried the alternative strap for my 372 on the 305 and I liked the look but the OEM rubber is what I'm going with for now. It's very comfortable and the matching buckle is extremely well done.

Btw, how do you fit your strap in the box? It seems like it's too long to fit in w/o bending it...

The OEM rubber is my favorite on the 305 over any.
I keep the short side of the Kevlar inside the box under the keeper on the right side. The long side I just sit on top of the inner wooden box before closing it up with the black outer cardboard box.

kilyung · 25 July 2013, 11:48 AM

I had a regular black dive strap and it's definitely sized LONG. I sold it.

nweash · 25 July 2013, 02:21 PM

Definitely had the same problem, but I wanted to use the "friction" buckle as you call it. Found a generic strap on amazon that isn't ideal but makes do.

mborkow · 29 August 2013, 12:25 AM

Follow up question: is the buckle fitted to the dive strap intended to be removed from the strap? I don't think the included screw driver fits the screw attaching it to the strap.

nweash · 10 July 2014, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mborkow

Follow up question: is the buckle fitted to the dive strap intended to be removed from the strap? I don't think the included screw driver fits the screw attaching it to the strap.

It was so long ago I don't remember what I used, OEM driver or a million other precision ones I own. It did however leave some screw wear unfortunately.

25 July 2013, 03:23 AM	#1
mborkow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: san francisco Watch: gmt2c pam372 Posts: 842	OEM kevlar dive strap Just got a 305 and I tried on the second strap that comes with it (the kevlar strap with the friction buckle). The strap seems really long (which I guess makes sense if you are wearing it over a wet suit). At first I thought it was going to be a cool alternative strap...but I can't imagine I'll use this strap for day-to-day usage. Does anyone use this aside from when diving?

25 July 2013, 05:05 AM	#2
Friedl41 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: SLF41 Location: Spain Watch: Changes Posts: 1,053	Picture ... Please __________________ Sea Dweller 16600, Submariner 14060m SUB 5513 meter first (1968) Air King 5500 (1980) GMTc NR, Explorer 1 & II 14270 & 16570 PP 5065a

25 July 2013, 05:08 AM	#3
travisb 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 34,396	Never even mounted mine. The length is to accomodate a wet suit. I just keep it fresh with the box / manuals etc. Start shopping for aftermarket straps. There's no end to the possibilities!

25 July 2013, 11:48 AM	#7
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,958	I had a regular black dive strap and it's definitely sized LONG. I sold it.

25 July 2013, 02:21 PM	#8
nweash "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 30	Definitely had the same problem, but I wanted to use the "friction" buckle as you call it. Found a generic strap on amazon that isn't ideal but makes do.

29 August 2013, 12:25 AM	#9
mborkow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: san francisco Watch: gmt2c pam372 Posts: 842	Follow up question: is the buckle fitted to the dive strap intended to be removed from the strap? I don't think the included screw driver fits the screw attaching it to the strap.

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