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Discussion in 'General' started by TheMusician, 28 Oct 2009.

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  1. Gareth Halfacree

    Gareth Halfacree WIIGII! Lover of bit-tech Administrator Super Moderator Moderator

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    This is a custom Casio thing, moulded from the cheapest rubber specifically for the shape of the watch. There are no third-party alternatives, and the cheapest official replacement is £12 - otherwise I'd have had the thing on a NATO strap from day one.
     
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  2. Shirty

    Shirty W*nker! Super Moderator

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    What model Casio is it Gareth?
     
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  3. Gareth Halfacree

    Gareth Halfacree WIIGII! Lover of bit-tech Administrator Super Moderator Moderator

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  4. RedFlames

    RedFlames ...is not a Belgian football team

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    iirc even on a stupid-money rolex the strap isn't part of the warranty...

    You'll get some bollocks like 'excludes normal wear and tear', and they consider the strap breaking to be normal wear and tear.
     
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  5. Gareth Halfacree

    Gareth Halfacree WIIGII! Lover of bit-tech Administrator Super Moderator Moderator

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    If I can squeeze one of these onto the strap, that might be the solution. And at £3 for two is a lot cheaper than replacing the whole strap...
     
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  6. Mr_Mistoffelees

    Mr_Mistoffelees The Bit-Tech Cat. New Improved Version.

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  7. Mister_Tad

    Mister_Tad Will work for nuts Super Moderator

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    But then at least the strap only represents 10% of the overall cost.

    I mean, it's £800+... but it's still 10%
     
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  8. ElThomsono

    ElThomsono Multimodder

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    For the cost of servicing a Swiss watch you could replace a Casio every two months :hehe:
     
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  9. yuusou

    yuusou Multimodder

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    Free watch service! Fortunately old man is a watch maker.
     
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  10. Vault-Tec

    Vault-Tec Green Plastic Watering Can

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    Aww man no words :(

    Sending bro hugs xx
     
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  11. Vault-Tec

    Vault-Tec Green Plastic Watering Can

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    You can cut and mod watch straps dude. I've done it in the past :)
     
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  12. Mister_Tad

    Mister_Tad Will work for nuts Super Moderator

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    Does he do a discount for forum members?
     
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  13. yuusou

    yuusou Multimodder

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    Not really, also, you'd have to ship it to Madeira.
     
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  14. fix-the-spade

    fix-the-spade Multimodder

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    That sounds like a great excuse for a trip to Madeira.
     
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  15. The_Crapman

    The_Crapman World's worst stuntman. Lover of bit-tech

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    My house, my peaceful, quiet sanctuary is no longer my own, as my "temporary housemates" have returned. All of a sudden it feels very small and cramped again. God I hope their house goes through quickly. I have so loved the silence while rhey've not been here the last couple of weeks.

    Also my mum fiancee keeps fiddling with the lights on the wreath and cocking up the timer.
     
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  16. adidan

    adidan Guesswork is still work

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    I'm just wondering how long it will be, and how many/few drinks it will take, before you're shouting "if you mess with them lights one more time you'll be wearing that effin' wreath".

    Youk know a good traditional christmas :)
     
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  17. The_Crapman

    The_Crapman World's worst stuntman. Lover of bit-tech

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    No we're both too lazy to argue. Too much hassle and drama. But she also has access to weaponary. :worried:
     
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  18. adidan

    adidan Guesswork is still work

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    :lol:
     
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  19. GeorgeStorm

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    I believe it was you who mentioned something about it when I posted about my watch.
    Having spoken to a local watch place and they didn't seem that interested/hopeful they could sort it I'd actually be tempted to ship it!
     
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  20. yuusou

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    Or go on holiday!
     
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