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louie · 28 April 2009, 09:02 PM

guys,is it necessary to have tubes in the straps for the newer models with the quick strap change systems?

I read it somewhere that tubes were recommended for use in the historic models...(screw in) to protect the straps from the screws. Anyone go tubeless on your pam?

JF23 · 28 April 2009, 09:53 PM

Good question Louie, I've been of the same mindset and curious as well. Tubes are used to prevent the leather from grabbing the screws and backing them out. Doesn't apply on the new quick change system.

louie · 28 April 2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JF23

Good question Louie, I've been of the same mindset and curious as well. Tubes are used to prevent the leather from grabbing the screws and backing them out. Doesn't apply on the new quick change system.

okay but i was thinking why did they came in the straps of the newer models...

since there' no screws and just the pins.

hflee55 · 28 April 2009, 11:52 PM

tradition, i guess....

tuisquash · 29 April 2009, 02:38 AM

i never use my oem (don't like), and on my others straps i don't use it.

louie · 29 April 2009, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by tuisquash

i never use my oem (don't like), and on my others straps i don't use it.

no tubes at all?

tuisquash · 29 April 2009, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by louie

no tubes at all?

never (24 or 26).

louie · 29 April 2009, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by tuisquash

never (24 or 26).

thanks tui..

I'm turning tubeless too...

hated them scratching the inner lugs.

mfer · 29 April 2009, 04:08 AM

All I can say is that if it might even help, I'll keep using them.

Imagine your $$$$$ watch dropping on the floor b/c the screw back out.

I'm using them.

louie · 29 April 2009, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mfer

All I can say is that if it might even help, I'll keep using them.

Imagine your $$$$$ watch dropping on the floor b/c the screw back out.

I'm using them.

errrrrr but mfer,even with the tubbies if either screw give way our babies would still fell off our wrists and kiss the floor.

mfer · 29 April 2009, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by louie

errrrrr but mfer,even with the tubbies if either screw give way our babies would fell off our wrist and kiss the floor.

The tubes design is to prevent the screws from unscrewing.

I'm saying if it only helps a little, I'll use them. I'm not talking about the watch being jerked off my wrist, but slowing being unscrewed by your leather strap.

louie · 29 April 2009, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by mfer

The tubes design is to prevent the screws from unscrewing.

I'm saying if it only helps a little, I'll use them. I'm not talking about the watch being jerked off my wrist, but slowing being unscrewed by your leather strap.

gees! why didn't i think of that!! You rite mfer!!!

so i think tubes are really necessary for the historic models...but not the newer quick strap change models.

*tui,i hope you'll see this post....

TswaneNguni · 29 April 2009, 05:52 AM

I use tubes with the quick change and the historic screw system.

WatchTimes · 29 April 2009, 06:29 AM

Tubes seems to make it easier to get the pin through smoothly and without knicking up the side of the case as it seems to help it all line up easier.

tuisquash · 29 April 2009, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mfer

The tubes design is to prevent the screws from unscrewing.

I'm saying if it only helps a little, I'll use them. I'm not talking about the watch being jerked off my wrist, but slowing being unscrewed by your leather strap.

i never had an unscrewed screw.
i have a 112 (historic).

mfer · 29 April 2009, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tuisquash

i never had an unscrewed screw.
i have a 112 (historic).

Understood. They are there for an added feature.

Are they 100% needed? - NO.

Do I use them? - YES

I'm just letting people know what there original purpose was for. It was even more critical historically as the screws used to be on both sides of the lugs.

WatchTimes · 29 April 2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mfer

Understood. They are there for an added feature.

Are they 100% needed? - NO.

Do I use them? - YES

Kinda like condoms back when I was in college HAHAHA

GBJIV · 29 April 2009, 10:03 AM

I am using the tubes... Unless just swapping straps for pics. Any and all extra protection is fine with me!

Nica64 · 29 April 2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by GBJIV

I am using the tubes... Unless just swapping straps for pics. Any and all extra protection is fine with me!

x2, extra protection guys is just that, I use it all the time.

louie · 29 April 2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JYogi

Kinda like condoms back when I was in college HAHAHA

BigHat · 30 April 2009, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

I use tubes with the quick change and the historic screw system.

Me too. Right now have a QC watch only. I bought a couple of straps that had them and personally think they reduce binding and smooth things out. Not required, but so easy to use...why not.

StrapLuxe · 2 May 2009, 03:19 PM

fhgfh

louie · 1 June 2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by StrapLuxe

fhgfh

thanks buddy!

Knotty · 2 June 2009, 01:44 AM

My AD finally came up with the OEM leather strap for my 161, when they went to fit it I asked about the tubes (as I had seen you guys talking about them on here) and they looked at me blankly and said they never fit them. Strap seems to be fine but there is definately some play over the pins, so I could probably fit some tubes?

Randy · 2 June 2009, 02:26 AM

Use the tubes, they make strap more snug!!

Cool Hand Luke · 2 June 2009, 05:17 AM

I'd stick with the tubes even on the quick change system - i tried a strap without just to see how it felt and had the tubes back on within 2 mins! Just didnt feel right as there was play/movement over the pins, also makes it easier to guide the pin in as others have mentioned earlier.

chu88y · 2 June 2009, 05:25 AM

can you explain (pics) what you lot are on about

mfer · 2 June 2009, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by chu88y

can you explain (pics) what you lot are on about

click me please

karmatp · 2 June 2009, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mfer

click me please

I was crossing my fingers that something watch related was going to be typed up, I really did not want some naked guy to pop up on my computer.

niels74 · 2 June 2009, 03:16 PM

Hmm i use them on the Lum,s but take them out obviously for the Rad's so the tubes dont strain to much on the bend part, but that is just me. on the Lums i use them on the quick change and the screws.

28 April 2009, 09:02 PM	#1
louie "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Louis Location: Earth Watch: The Beast Posts: 1,352	Tubes in the straps....necessary? guys,is it necessary to have tubes in the straps for the newer models with the quick strap change systems? I read it somewhere that tubes were recommended for use in the historic models...(screw in) to protect the straps from the screws. Anyone go tubeless on your pam? __________________ " I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

29 April 2009, 02:38 AM	#5
tuisquash "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: tui Location: são paulo-brasil Watch: panerai rolex Posts: 772	i never use my oem (don't like), and on my others straps i don't use it. __________________ panerai and rolex

29 April 2009, 04:08 AM	#9
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	All I can say is that if it might even help, I'll keep using them. Imagine your $$$$$ watch dropping on the floor b/c the screw back out. I'm using them. __________________ member#3242

29 April 2009, 06:29 AM	#14
WatchTimes 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,904	Tubes seems to make it easier to get the pin through smoothly and without knicking up the side of the case as it seems to help it all line up easier. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

29 April 2009, 10:03 AM	#18
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	I am using the tubes... Unless just swapping straps for pics. Any and all extra protection is fine with me! __________________ Jackson

28 April 2009, 09:53 PM	#2
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,898	Good question Louie, I've been of the same mindset and curious as well. Tubes are used to prevent the leather from grabbing the screws and backing them out. Doesn't apply on the new quick change system.

28 April 2009, 11:52 PM	#4
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	tradition, i guess....

29 April 2009, 05:52 AM	#13
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	I use tubes with the quick change and the historic screw system.

2 May 2009, 03:19 PM	#22
StrapLuxe Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: ny Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 40	tubes in straps not necessary on PAMs fhgfh

2 June 2009, 01:44 AM	#24
Knotty Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Norfolk England Posts: 16	My AD finally came up with the OEM leather strap for my 161, when they went to fit it I asked about the tubes (as I had seen you guys talking about them on here) and they looked at me blankly and said they never fit them. Strap seems to be fine but there is definately some play over the pins, so I could probably fit some tubes?

2 June 2009, 02:26 AM	#25
Randy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Randy Location: Ohio Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 1,241	Use the tubes, they make strap more snug!!

2 June 2009, 05:17 AM	#26
Cool Hand Luke Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Posts: 45	I'd stick with the tubes even on the quick change system - i tried a strap without just to see how it felt and had the tubes back on within 2 mins! Just didnt feel right as there was play/movement over the pins, also makes it easier to guide the pin in as others have mentioned earlier.

2 June 2009, 05:25 AM	#27
chu88y Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: LONDON Watch: SDDS Posts: 660	can you explain (pics) what you lot are on about

2 June 2009, 03:16 PM	#30
niels74 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Siberia,yes it is Posts: 640	Hmm i use them on the Lum,s but take them out obviously for the Rad's so the tubes dont strain to much on the bend part, but that is just me. on the Lums i use them on the quick change and the screws.

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