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25 May 2012, 08:32 AM
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Putting Diver strap on Bumblebee
I decided to swap out my Bumblebee's hornback strap for the Diver's rubber strap. Why? The hornback is stiff and not really a good choice for summer wear. I also find single-fold deployants uncomfortable so the Diver's tang buckle is a must for me.
First let's gather up the parts...  Let's assemble the Diver strap...  Now we need to remove the old strap and plots...   Install the new plots and strap...  Now enjoy a great looking AND comfortable Bumblebee! (before and after)     
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25 May 2012, 08:36 AM
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Next project: Bumblebee with black plots, Survivor black hornback strap and black buckle.
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25 May 2012, 08:36 AM
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Great PICs Mike.
The Rubber Strap sure looks like it would be more comfortable.
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25 May 2012, 09:01 AM
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That looks so sweet Mike!
Perfect!!! |
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25 May 2012, 09:16 AM
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sweet!
yeah..Black plots would complete the package...
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25 May 2012, 09:16 AM
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I love that my Bumblebee looks similar to the new carbon Diver.
 
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25 May 2012, 09:18 AM
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25 May 2012, 09:22 AM
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Looking good Mike!
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25 May 2012, 09:56 AM
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Now that is a change I can get behind! Well done, Mike and thanks for sharing.
I have to say, the Bumblebee is growing on me quickly as I realize that a carbon/ceramic bezel is a must for me on ROOs for them to be plausible for me to live with. |
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25 May 2012, 10:12 AM
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Looks great Mike!
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25 May 2012, 10:30 AM
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I like the original better because of the yellow stitching on the strap. But this one is not bad either.
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25 May 2012, 10:34 AM
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Nice match! Also eliminates the AP branding issues on your wrist too. Enjoy!
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25 May 2012, 11:21 AM
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25 May 2012, 11:23 AM
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Looks great Mike! Perfect for the summer.
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25 May 2012, 11:25 AM
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Looks great, and comfortable!
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25 May 2012, 11:41 AM
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25 May 2012, 02:42 PM
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I know this is kind of gouache question, but what is the ball park price on the oem rubber straps?
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25 May 2012, 03:09 PM
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$186 + $30 shipping for the Diver rubber strap in the US... It's the 24mm tang buckle that'll hurt you - over $600 bucks.
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25 May 2012, 07:21 PM
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I think the rubber suits the toughness of the watch better than the leather...just my opinion. Looks great!!
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25 May 2012, 07:54 PM
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I like it Mike
I think it looks great
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25 May 2012, 08:00 PM
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there's something to be said for how the color & surface treatment of the hornback goes with the case, but, the rubber is a must for the summer. nice change up.
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25 May 2012, 09:55 PM
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i love the new carbon diver and can't wait to see it on my wrist... waiting and waiting, anyone knows when it will be available?
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25 May 2012, 11:00 PM
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25 May 2012, 11:57 PM
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Very nice Mike! Looks cool!
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26 May 2012, 02:50 AM
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26 May 2012, 04:02 AM
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Looks great
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26 May 2012, 01:28 PM
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Looks great!
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26 May 2012, 05:27 PM
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Very nice combo :):)
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26 May 2012, 05:33 PM
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Fantastic Combo Mike!
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27 May 2012, 02:29 AM
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Bumble bee looks great on rubber! I would do the same
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