How to "break in" your strap

[__iceman__]

LOL - homemade method I just thought of. Maybe not so much for the rubber but has anyone done this for the leather strap? Does it work?

 

[MrYesterday]

I just take the strap and twist the tails inward in a tight spiral a few times. It distresses the leather, makes it arc, and gives it a "used" look.

or this.

 

[COLDI]

If its rubber I've heard of people boiling them in water

 

[MrYesterday]

+1 for boiling rubber straps. I do it on my g-shocks, and it makes a WORLD of difference. Plus, if you want the vanilla smell you can add a few drops of vanilla essential oil. I just add a little Aqua Di Gio in mine though. It helps the scent impregnate :screwed: the strap.

 

[supershick]

+1 for boiling rubber straps. I do it on my g-shocks, and it makes a WORLD of difference. Plus, if you want the vanilla smell you can add a few drops of vanilla essential oil. I just add a little Aqua Di Gio in mine though. It helps the scent <bold>impregnate :screwed: the strap</bold>.

LMAO!!

 

[urbanshogun]

+1 for boiling rubber straps. I do it on my g-shocks, and it makes a WORLD of difference. Plus, if you want the vanilla smell you can add a few drops of vanilla essential oil. I just add a little Aqua Di Gio in mine though. It helps the scent impregnate :screwed: the strap.

thanks for the tip. my pro diver is uncomfortable as shit

 

[madcatlancelot]

How long would you boil the rubber strap? 5mins in boiling water? 10? thanks!

I learned something new today.

 

[MrYesterday]

I do my g-shocks for 15-20 minutes.

 

[skynet]

15-20 mins in boiling water wow really? this wont ruin the strap?

 

[__iceman__]

Hokay. I'm gonna boil it now. LOL. Let's see.

Er... I assume I don't boil the watch casing and movement yah. But technically it should work its been waterproofed to 30m.

Better not. Don't want to get arrested for '177 rep abuse'.

 

[MrYesterday]

Check out this thread

 

[__iceman__]

Ok, I've just finished boiling, seems softer. But yes, after a while of cooling the effect is less.

I've now applied a thick layer of Voltronic M40 rubber conditioner on it, and another gooey layer of baby oil and let it soak in. And its also now placed into a cup to encourage it to take its shape.

Maybe I'll pour some hot water in to give it some 'encouragement'. This is getting crazy or maybe I'm just too bored.

 

[john442]

Let us know how it works out.