Phille30 0 Posted March 10, 2017 (edited) Hi fairly new here Picked up a Radiomir a while ago which had a nato strap (understand not the best thing!) I picked up a new strap but I am having some real issues with the strap bars. Unfortuantly they have turned whilst wearing the watch and I have lost the pieces that connect the two bars Now, I have taken the bars off and reseated them however they still move 10-15 degress (away from the face of watch). I have just again reseated them and the bars do move less I picked up a replacement set from watchobbession but these didnt fit at all I was wondering if anyone has any advise, spare parts or can help! Edited March 10, 2017 by Phille30 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,459 Posted March 10, 2017 To be perfectly honest, I don't think my Black Seal ever had the connecting tubes between the bars and the strap bars held the strap tight enough by themselves. I'm finding it difficult to imagine how the strap bars can turn when a strap is mounted - surely the strap itself would keep the bars straight? If you are using the correct size of strap, 26mm iirc, then the bars should stay in place imo. There was always a problem of the screws coming loose on these models and the screws/bars getting lost (I put a dab of clear nail varnish on the screw head once the bars were tightened to help stop the screw turning back) but I don't recall any other issue with the bars turning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5teve 112 Posted March 10, 2017 Agree with the above,but if you really want the tubes back,just get the plastic tube off a can of WD40 or something similar,cut 2 pieces stick in boiling water for a few seconds then shove on bars,leave to cool then they will be a nice snug fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheTinMan 13 Posted March 10, 2017 My PAM did not have a connecting tube either, and I have not had issues with that part of the assembly. The issues with these reps is the screw backing up and falling out as Del has mentioned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,383 Posted March 10, 2017 watch the screws though bud they are swiss made (of cheese) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daffy 105 Posted March 10, 2017 It's farked. Please send it to me for disposal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lagger 160 Posted March 10, 2017 You can get new bar sets off panatime I think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phille30 0 Posted March 10, 2017 Thanks for the replies, I had a spare strap hanging around sompopped that on and it seems absolutely fine, More me being pedantic I think and now finally enjoying it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
