dingle 57 Posted November 16, 2009 Can someone give me a breakdown on how to change the strap on one of these? Pic would be nice as well. Thanks DB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted November 16, 2009 This is the best tuto I've seen DB... http://www.homageforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=156 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 16, 2009 it's fiddly. The strap lugs are in two parts - they release with the tiny screws you'll see on the back of the watch by the base of each lug. Undo the screws (don't lose 'em!) and gently pull the strap away from the watch. The lugs then just pull out from each side of the strap. There's sometimes a short tube between the lugs which will probably get stuck in the strap, so push it out with a small screwdriver or whatever. To re-mount the strap, fit the lugs into each side of the strap - not forgetting to get the tube in there first if you have one. slide the lugs into the holes in the watch and do up the screws - there's a small flat spot on each lug for the screw to hold onto. Then watch the other strap lug fall onto the carpet. Swear a lot. Try and get to the strap lug before the cat does. Swear some more. Go have a beer. Come back and try it again. You'll get it eventually. Second time is easier Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted November 16, 2009 This is the best tuto I've seen DB... http://www.homageforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=156 perfect sconehead. thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted November 16, 2009 sorry greg. you posted when I wasn't looking. ( i know the first huh?) anyway, thanks to both of you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted November 16, 2009 it's fiddly. The strap lugs are in two parts - they release with the tiny screws you'll see on the back of the watch by the base of each lug. Undo the screws (don't lose 'em!) and gently pull the strap away from the watch. The lugs then just pull out from each side of the strap. There's sometimes a short tube between the lugs which will probably get stuck in the strap, so push it out with a small screwdriver or whatever. To re-mount the strap, fit the lugs into each side of the strap - not forgetting to get the tube in there first if you have one. slide the lugs into the holes in the watch and do up the screws - there's a small flat spot on each lug for the screw to hold onto. Then watch the other strap lug fall onto the carpet. Swear a lot. Try and get to the strap lug before the cat does. Swear some more. Go have a beer. Come back and try it again. You'll get it eventually. Second time is easier That's why I'd never buy PAM with such a case. It's a hassle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 16, 2009 That's why I'd never buy PAM with such a case. It's a hassle. It's a pain in the ass the first time, but gets easier with practice. I've got three of 'em and it really doesn't bother me these days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mad dawg 0 Posted November 17, 2009 The tube thingees are essential, else the lugs will fallout. I got a few spare tubes, lugs and screws from Jackson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted November 17, 2009 The tube thingees are essential, else the lugs will fallout. I got a few spare tubes, lugs and screws from Jackson. thanks MD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 17, 2009 The tube thingees are essential, else the lugs will fallout. I got a few spare tubes, lugs and screws from Jackson. hmm - one of my radiomirs came without and I've not had any problems with the lugs at all... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mad dawg 0 Posted November 17, 2009 The tube thingees are essential, else the lugs will fallout. I got a few spare tubes, lugs and screws from Jackson. hmm - one of my radiomirs came without and I've not had any problems with the lugs at all... You must be lucky, a friend of mine didn't have the tubes and the lugs kept twisting and popping the screws out. Soon as we fitted tubes the problem went away. Might have something to do with the strap construction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted November 23, 2009 I now have my strap from doggie (super nice btw) but no 183 to put it on yet.(still @ seads getting fixed) Question here is how hard is it to put a rep buckle onto a new strap? The one doggie sent me was a deployment. Thanks, db Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 23, 2009 I now have my strap from doggie (super nice btw) but no 183 to put it on yet.(still @ seads getting fixed) Question here is how hard is it to put a rep buckle onto a new strap? The one doggie sent me was a deployment. Thanks, db It's dead easy. Unscrew the deployant clasp (there's just a single screw) and simply replace it with the buckle. Just for general info: regular buckles fit deployant straps, but deployant clasps won't necessarily fit straps designed for buckles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted November 23, 2009 I now have my strap from doggie (super nice btw) but no 183 to put it on yet.(still @ seads getting fixed) Question here is how hard is it to put a rep buckle onto a new strap? The one doggie sent me was a deployment. Thanks, db The type of deployant I sent you is held on the short end with a springbar. Release the springbar to remove the deployant from this end. One the other end, the deployant is held on by a clasp that flips up. Flip the buckle up and remove the strap. Though, I would keep it on the deployant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 23, 2009 Though, I would keep it on the deployant. +1 I'm intending to pick up a 22mm deployant for my 183 at some point (it came with buckle). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted November 23, 2009 thanks for the input guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
