vmena Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 Some weeks a go I posted that I made a contact that sells PO rubber bands for 20 mm. and he claimed they fit perfectly a genuine PO 42.5. Since I knew some people in these forums stated that the rep bands sold by some of our dealers did not fit the 20 mm. version, I decided to make a test with this new band to check if it could work for us. I had some issues to solve before: the dealer wanted too much money (around 80 USD) and I did not have a PO. I found a member from RWI who nicely made the test (thanks NAVI, great job) and I discussed a bit with the dealer and finally he gave me a significant discount (35 euros, about 45 USD). Following NAVI test results, the band is of a great quality (I agree 'cause I had it before in my hands and I had a gen one some time a go) and fits perfectly the watch, after some maneuvers. These are:Use thinner spring bars (about 1.15 mm)You may have to remove some extra plastic around the band spring holes (factory reminders)There's a single pin in the middle of the band end (where attach to the case) that must be cut. This could be previously done by the dealer.Apart of this, he band seems great, and if we find a minimum of 20 members (I will post this in RWG, TRC and RWI) the band could be bought by 35 euros and shipping would be around another 5 euros so total 40 euros (around 52 USD). Again typical clarifications: I'm doing this to help forum members save some money... no benefit for me but enjoying if this works good. Payment would by paypal to me and I would ship it by registered mail. No way to pay the dealer directly because he's not taking paypal and also I would not like making publicity of these forums to unknown people. Find hereafter pics of the strap and post your interest in this thread. As soon I have 20 people interested, I will proceed. Black and Orange available, but I haven't had any orange in my hands and I suspect that those colors must be difficult to make close to gen, so ONLY BLACK this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verbal Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 Excellent idea and thanks for the effort !! I'll start the list , black one for me 1) Verbal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 Are they available in 22mm for the Ultimate PO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmena Posted February 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 Not in 22 mm. A member at RWI PM'd me saying this is the same band than Joshua is selling and that theres a significant gap between end of the band and case. I'm adding a new pic to show (IMHO) that there's no gap... but I've asked NAVI to make a wrist shot to ensure it is not happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsw Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 (edited) Vmena - Count me in. Thanks for organising this, JSW Edited February 25, 2007 by jsw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miquel Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 As long as it fits perfect... Me for one Miquel ps. thanks also for doing this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmg Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 I'm in for one as well Also have a couple of Q's: Will the thinner springbars be provided by the dealer? And will the single pin at the band end be pre-cut by the dealer? Thanks again for putting this together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwygant Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 I'm in for one as well Also have a couple of Q's: Will the thinner springbars be provided by the dealer? And will the single pin at the band end be pre-cut by the dealer? Thanks again for putting this together Great Job... If it really fits good, PM me for one as well... 1.15mm spring bars?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmena Posted February 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 Will the thinner springbars be provided by the dealer? And will the single pin at the band end be pre-cut by the dealer?I asked the dealer to cut the pin... I think he will do it. No spring bars but I'll ask him just in case... Great Job... If it really fits good, PM me for one as well... 1.15mm spring bars?... This is the info NAVI gave to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbj69 Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 if u get some 22 mm count me in for about 6 if the price is decent, also would like some oranges to nice work joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 Would be interested in the orange one, end nipples cut and the thinner spring bars... need some for the Doxa too! I'll know later on in the week what I get paid at the new job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Category 5 Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 Are these a perfect fit, for the gen? If so, I'd like one for my gen 42.5mm....in black. If the price is right and it is available I would like an orange too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmena Posted February 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 Having had some may requests on 22 mm. I've sent the question to the dealer... I'll let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spatten1 Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 I'd like a black one, please let me know when you need payment. Thank you for the work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmena Posted February 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 No 22mm. available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pman Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 Count me in for one black. Let me know when we've got enough to order. Any idea how long it will take once we order? pman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Category 5 Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 No 22mm. available. Vmena, Can you confirm that these fit the 42.5mm Gen without modification? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmena Posted February 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 Vmena, Can you confirm that these fit the 42.5mm Gen without modification? It is confirmed by the dealer. Nevertheless, see my first post to check the modifications that should be made no matter gen or rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmena Posted February 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Pics from NAVI (thanks a lot) Now all of you know how this band fits... and take in account that NAVI's wrist is a thin one... so if still interested, mail to plmemavi@gmail.com with the subject PO RUBBER... If we put 20 orders together the group buy can go ahead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmena Posted February 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Count me in for one black. Let me know when we've got enough to order. Any idea how long it will take once we order? pman I think it would take 10 days from ordering to the dealer and shipping to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Email sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Oky, a pet emergency last night has put a nice dent in my wallet. I will definitely have the money for one strap next wednesday, but I would really like to order two. Would it be possible to have one 'put by' for me so I can get the second strap when I have more free cash available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Please disregard previous posts/email Sorry guys, but I've found a source for the straps which is much lower in price. Sorry to be a dropout, but I've got to watch the cash at the moment, and a cheaper source makes things a little easier. Sorry again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmena Posted February 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Please disregard previous posts/email Sorry guys, but I've found a source for the straps which is much lower in price. Sorry to be a dropout, but I've got to watch the cash at the moment, and a cheaper source makes things a little easier. Sorry again... PLease... if you have found a cheaper source with the same or better quality let us know so we can take advantage of... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spatten1 Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 TeeJay, You can't leave everyone hanging like that. At least PM our fearless leader VMENA with the info......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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