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02-02-2011, 12:33 PM
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I wear mine fishing , in the shower in fact it seldom comes off at all. I wonder what activity is killing yours John? I do wear mine on the left hand and although almost ambidexterous , I do write and throw right handed. I fish left handed though. There must be one particular thing you do that is killing the watches.
They get t about $20 around christmas , I just get the most basic indiglo too , no fancy features.
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02-02-2011, 01:05 PM
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The pins rip out of and round out in the watch case, strap fails after a while. These were the Timex Expeditions (which I really liked) and I have about 4 of them that all work as pocket watches now  |
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02-02-2011, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnR
The pins rip out of and round out in the watch case, strap fails after a while. These were the Timex Expeditions (which I really liked) and I have about 4 of them that all work as pocket watches now |
Did you know that you can buy a quality watch band with good pins separately and replace the cheap, broken one?  |
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02-02-2011, 01:27 PM
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I've got a 4 yr old Expedition on its 2nd battery that has a barometer/temperture/and altimeter that works great for me... I have a nice thin Skagan for work & dress up ... rarely wear it...
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02-02-2011, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by fishbones
Did you know that you can buy a quality watch band with good pins separately and replace the cheap, broken one? |
Yes. the holes round out in the case. Now I 'spose I could have drilled out the holes and gone with a wider / firmer / stronger pin 
I really would get 3-5 months out of the band and by the end of the 2nd band the holes were too rounded out. |
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Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
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02-02-2011, 02:27 PM
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don't use them now
mine all perished back in 08
used to like the glow timex the best
NOW , i watch the exact position of the sun
where it rises in the morning and note the time
by looking at my cell phone
same thing at high NOON
and i watch for when the sun ducks behind
the large PINE tree... too ....and make a mental note
i guess you could say the sun's position in the sky
is now my time piece
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02-02-2011, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnR
Yes. the holes round out in the case. Now I 'spose I could have drilled out the holes and gone with a wider / firmer / stronger pin
I really would get 3-5 months out of the band and by the end of the 2nd band the holes were too rounded out. |
My mistake, I thought the pins were wearing out on you. I've replaced a bunch of bands because the pins have gotten bent, but never because the the holes they go into got worn down. |
Conservatism is not about leaving people behind. Conservatism is about empowering people to catch up, to give them tools at their disposal that make it possible for them to access all the hope, all the promise, all the opportunity that America offers. - Marco Rubio
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02-02-2011, 03:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fishbones
My mistake, I thought the pins were wearing out on you. I've replaced a bunch of bands because the pins have gotten bent, but never because the the holes they go into got worn down.
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No prob - I mumb;le when I type.  |
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02-04-2011, 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnR
No prob - I mumb;le when I type. |
oh , thats way to funny
none of you'ze guys are mentioning how much dough
it takes to own one of these modern day luminous fishing watches
i cannot wear one while working because of too
much saw dust and or dirt getting on them and soon they
resemble a filthy tennis shoe..
but i wouldn't mind having one for other activities |
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