292K owners, help!

[Pakz]

Hi guys...
I've decided to order one of those new 292K... however, I was thinking to give timeshops a try (and get one of their bargain ceramic submariner) so I looked up their site...

And they seem only to carry the "thin black strap" version at $208 and not the "thick strap" version at $218 that you can find at other dealers'... Do you guys reckon it's OK with the cheap strap, or do I really need the other one, knowing that finding good radiomir replacement straps for not too much is not as easy as it may sound?

If someone got the "cheap strap" version, could you post a wristshot or any other pic of the watch on it? Dealers' pics are never really good for that...

 

[rckh]

I returned my 292 because it's DOA.
the thin strap is 1000% better than the thick one. Trust me

Best regards,
Raymond

 

[Pakz]

I returned my 292 because it's DOA.
the thin strap is 1000% better than the thick one. Trust me

Best regards,
Raymond

Arrgghhhh, too bad for you... I hope mine will tick flawlessly!

I just placed an order for the 292K on the thick strap... pity you say the thin one's better
Well, that's only $10 difference, so if I'm not too happy with it I'll get a custom croc and everything will be OK

Still, I guess this thread's a good place for showing off those 292K straps, guys! Let's make it visual!

 

[themorninghate]

Yeah, the think strap looks heaps better. got the thick strap and looking for a new one...

 

[Mahoro]

Just wonder about the crown of 292.
Is it a screw down crown?

 

[Pakz]

Just wonder about the crown of 292.
Is it a screw down crown?

It's supposed to be.
It is on the gen, it is on the rep description... no reason it won't be (mine's in the mail, so I can't be absolutely adamant... )