arniezac Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 When I first got my U2 , the only concern I had was the strap. It seemed to collect micro-fluff and after a few days on the wrist, looks a bit dirty. A quick wash and wipe occasionally ,however,makes it good as new. The problem that I am discovering now, after two weeks of ownership is that the 'Soft-touch' coating , which is sprayed into the Mouldtool prior to injection is beginning to wear off leaving shiny patches around the strap. I'd like to know if anyone else is experiencing this and also from Gen owners, would you say that the Gen strap is more durable and therefore worth investing in. The rubber strap on my UPO is still as new after six months Mods, please move if you feel it should be in the other makes section, I just wanted to make as many people aware. Cheers Arniezac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronos666 Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Watchbuys.com,an AD, has the gen silicon rubber straps for $120, i think they are on backorder though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 My rep U2 strap is doing the same. Its not a HUGE deal to me only because I didn't know what was happening. I think the compact buckle gen strap is on back order but the regular buckle version is available as well as the bracelt on watch buys. I've been thinking kinda the same: invest in a gen rubber or bracelet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arniezac Posted October 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 I don't really want to commit to a Gen strap until I know that it won't do the same. The ammount of lint that the strap collects is also a problem that I hope the Gen does n't have. At the moment I'm trying it on a simple black Nato and it looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkay001 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 I have had a gen Sinn 857 UTC on rubber strap for a year. It still looks great and has no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 the genuine strap is pretty much bulletproof; i'd say it is definitely worth the upgrade deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 I would think that this would be highly unlikely to happen to a gen strap. Some of the rep straps are of poor quailty. I have a hublot strap that Is about nine months old and still looks new, just like your Omega. Hit and miss In the rep game I guess good luck Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Very true. My old style OFFICINE PANERAI rubber strap is shiny and absorbs all the dust and lint in the world yet the new style (logo) rubber strap is much better and more matte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuDro Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 I remembering reading a while ago that Armor-all works really well to clean rubber and silicone straps and also helps to repel dust. I am planning to try this tomorrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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