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Old 23 January 2010, 03:36 AM   #1
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tube or no tube?
Do we really need tubes for strap? Does tubes make any difference? Thanks.
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Old 23 January 2010, 04:03 AM   #2
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Do we really need tubes for strap? Does tubes make any difference? Thanks.
Which tube are you talking about? And when you say "straps", are you referring to straps as in leather or nylon ones?

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Old 23 January 2010, 04:09 AM   #3
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Which tube are you talking about? And when you say "straps", are you referring to straps as in leather or nylon ones?

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Hmmm...let me guess...you don't have any NATOs?

Take the plunge JJ - I think a Panerai would look good on your wrist
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Old 23 January 2010, 04:11 AM   #4
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Hmmm...let me guess...you don't have any NATOs?

Take the plunge JJ - I think a Panerai would look good on your wrist
Hell, even a RADO looks good on my wrist........but do I like it?
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Old 23 January 2010, 04:13 AM   #5
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Hell, even a RADO looks good on my wrist........but do I like it?
You got me on that one because I couldn't make a Rado look good on my wrist even if I tried
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Old 23 January 2010, 04:14 AM   #6
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Yes, you should use tubes on Luminors, but not on Radiomirs.
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Old 27 January 2010, 12:22 AM   #7
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Yes, you should use tubes on Luminors, but not on Radiomirs.
Why? Good Radiomir straps have two short tubes each side that connect to provide a strong base for the strap and prevent pin damage
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Old 23 January 2010, 04:08 AM   #8
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Yes, tubes are a wise idea to use if you're talking about straps for the Luminors.
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Old 23 January 2010, 04:10 AM   #9
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Yes, tubes are a wise idea to use if you're talking about straps for the Luminors.
OOPS!! Sorry, I just realised this was the PAM section!!
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Old 26 January 2010, 10:00 PM   #10
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Old 23 January 2010, 04:32 AM   #11
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Yes, I did mean leather straps for the Luminors. Thanks.
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Old 23 January 2010, 04:14 AM   #12
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What's JJ doing in the PAM forum!!!
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Old 23 January 2010, 04:15 AM   #13
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What's JJ doing in the PAM forum!!!
I'm not......all I do is click on "New Posts" above to refresh my page each time. I never do any search by Sections.

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Old 23 January 2010, 04:16 AM   #14
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I'm not......all I do is click on "New Posts" above to refresh my page each time. I never do any search by Sections.

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I know...that's what I do as well.

Had to give you a hard time. Isn't that what this place is about?
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Old 23 January 2010, 07:56 AM   #15
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The tubes are especially important when it comes to the luminors that have screws for the lugs. The tubes help prevent the leather from rubbing the screws and backing them out unintentionally. The tubes are also thought to help reduce the wear and tear on the straps.

So, for models with screw lugs - absolutely!!!!
For models with the new strap change system - it doesn't hurt at all and may actually make your straps last longer.
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Old 27 January 2010, 02:45 AM   #16
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Where do I buy tubes?
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Old 27 January 2010, 03:04 AM   #17
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Where do I buy tubes?
I saw a lot in eBay.
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