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 Posted: Tue Jun 2nd, 2009 06:40 pm
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So I just got my first watch, a Divergraph, with a rubber strap and I wanted to switch the strap out but I don't know how to do it.  Do you guys have any tips all I have is an Exacto knife but I'm scared I'll scratch the watch.  Should I just take it to a watch store?  Thanks guys.

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 Posted: Tue Jun 2nd, 2009 07:02 pm
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Hi Boat-

 

IMHO the Divergraph is a tricky strap change. Put the Exacto knife away and let a local jeweller change it for you. The Divergraph is a nice watch otherwise.

Good luck,   Greg

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 Posted: Tue Jun 2nd, 2009 07:03 pm
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If it's your first take it to a shop and have it done and watch how it's done if you can. That is how I learned. ;)

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 Posted: Tue Jun 2nd, 2009 07:06 pm
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The shop it is then thanks guys

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 Posted: Tue Jun 2nd, 2009 07:53 pm
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why would you even think about using a exacto knife anyways???? face4.gif...that rubber strap on the Dievas is a custom made strap for the watch and looks perfect imho hand6.gif

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 Posted: Tue Jun 2nd, 2009 08:36 pm
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I searched "how to remove a watch band" and someone said they use an exacto to do it so I just figured I didn't attempt anything.

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 Posted: Tue Jun 2nd, 2009 09:22 pm
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The custom-made strap features steel locating studs which mate to drilled holes in the watch case. This allows a tight fit w/ the oem strap but severely limits aftermarket options. A small design flaw in an otherwise fine quartz tritium chrono.

Regards,  Greg

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 Posted: Thu Jun 4th, 2009 09:40 am
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As much as I like the rubber strap I knew it would look awesome on a lowlight 4 ring Zulu:




I just used my usual strap changing tool with no scratches.  Took longer than a regular changeout though!

Cheers,
Griff

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