velcro.
- Thread starter d3r3k
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Trelane
On my way to court in a suit and a tie
d3r3k said:
The best advice I can think of is: Don't buy a watch with a velcro band.
Seriously though, I also have a velcro watch and the last inch of the band doesn't stick anymore and I have to tuck it under to keep it from flapping around. I can't think of anything I could've done differently to extend its life. I'm just too lazy and cheap to go get a better one.
Next time I'll just spring for a model that costs a dollar more and won't fall apart as easily.
Bandit LOAF
Long Live the Confederation!
You should sue T'Mir.
Actually, I used to buy the "cheap" watches too until I learned they are actually more expensive than nicer watchs. I would chunk down about $25 every two years for a Timex piece of junk that never looked good and needed a replacement band quite frequently. The replacement bands, however, normally looked so bad they'd eventually motivate me to start over.
Then I switch to Fossil watches at about $60 every four years when the metal plating starts to fade. At least for me, the face and the band eventually get scraped up so I figure even with a really nice watch I'd end up having to replace it not long after anyway. Just seems like a lot better return of investmest since it lasts twice as long, looks a ton better, and doesn't cost much more than double or triple a "cheap" watch.
Then I switch to Fossil watches at about $60 every four years when the metal plating starts to fade. At least for me, the face and the band eventually get scraped up so I figure even with a really nice watch I'd end up having to replace it not long after anyway. Just seems like a lot better return of investmest since it lasts twice as long, looks a ton better, and doesn't cost much more than double or triple a "cheap" watch.
dextorboot
Spaceman
I know it's not the suggestion you're looking for, but you could always try going with a pocket watch. I've had mine for almost ten years and other than some minor scuffs and scratchs from the few times I threw some change in with it, it's been great. I've had to replace the battery a few times (3 total) so that's not too bad either.
You can try to acquire some milspec velcro ("Hook and loop" fasteners, in typical military no-brandnames-even-if-it-is-common fashion). I've not had as much wear with milspec velcro as with cheaper kind. It can be harder to get, but you find it on ebay easily enough. Or your local military store will have them as well (make sure it's real).
To the people who have really nice watches... Are they sufficiently durable to not scratch etc or are you just very careful with them? I always scratch my watches but it may just be because they cheap, but I'm afraid to spend Rolex type cash when I'm afraid I could scratch the heck out of the face and band. Just wondering if I should rethink my watch buying strategy.