Long Time Luminor, now thinking Rad - Question about Lugs

[supra8903]

Hello.
Have had a 422 for a while.... sold it a while back, and now looking for something a bit different.
Possibly a Rad.

Question is how reliable are the wire lugs. I like to change straps a lot..... a lot.... like more than daily sometimes :0

So I'm honestly a bit worried about the case stripping.
What are your thoughts.

[The OG Beef]

Just as durable as the Luminor. You’re just as likely to strip one of them as you are a Rad.

Now, the Rad change is a bit more complex, and on a smaller scale, but it’s still easy. The key is to not back the screws out all the way. This way you negate your chance of losing them.


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[Tseg]

Or get a Rad with 1940’s spring bar case.

[1William]

No issues changing the straps, like a lot of things it is just practice and having the right tools. I own the 992 right now and change straps at will with no issues. I do like the looks of the wire lugs.

[sjap68]

A little care and magnifying glasses allow me to switch out straps as I choose.

[supra8903]

Thanks, I have quite a few 26mm straps from my 422.... so was hoping to use a case that would fit them.
I gess my concern is.... what would happen with a stripped hole.... mid case replacement i guess?

Also do the Rads use a crown tube? or is it integrated into the middle case?

[Sunny Arizona]

No worries on the wire lugs. I change straps often. No issues. Get an extra set of screws for piece of mind.

Originally Posted by supra8903

Hello.
Have had a 422 for a while.... sold it a while back, and now looking for something a bit different.
Possibly a Rad.

Question is how reliable are the wire lugs. I like to change straps a lot..... a lot.... like more than daily sometimes :0

So I'm honestly a bit worried about the case stripping.
What are your thoughts.

[supra8903]

Originally Posted by 1William

No issues changing the straps, like a lot of things it is just practice and having the right tools. I own the 992 right now and change straps at will with no issues. I do like the looks of the wire lugs.

more pics of this please ... :)