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On 7/1/2021 at 7:36 AM, JCA12 said:

Hope this is the right topic to ask this question. 

I have a Garmin Forerunner 25, and my straps have broken. I have repaired them with glue but it's a temporary fix. 

I can't seem to find straps locally from reputable dealers. 

If I look at the straps for the 220/235/620/630/735 they all use the same strap which looks the same.

I've tried to go to a physical store to look at the band's but can't find stock. Can get the 220 strap from Takealot but I don't want to buy something if it won't fit.

Does anyone have a 220/235/620/735 and can take a photo of the measurements of the strap (width and width where the bolt goes through to connect to the watch.)

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My 25's strap

 

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the strap for the 220 etc. 

I’ve bought a strap for my 735XT, twice, on Takealot. It’s not the original, but it’s compatible.

Garmin Forerunner 735XT Replacement Band - Black/Grey available to buy online at @TAKEALOT We offer fast, reliable delivery to your door.
https://www.takealot.com/garmin-forerunner-735xt-replacement-band-black-grey/PLID46768336

 

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Anyone know what is the best brand battery to get for a Citizen Promaster diver's watch? Or what brand the manufacturer used as initial battery?

CITIZEN PROMASTER AQUALAND WR 200MT JP1010-51E

It takes a 3V  CR2016, but the watch is very sensitive to voltage drop. Moment it goes below 2.8V the watch low battery indicator starts - (second hand moves 2s every 2s instead 1 x 1)

Think I replaced it with Panasonic the last time. It lasted only a year.

Energiser seems to be a good choice, but would prefer to use the manufacturers default brand?

 

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On 9/5/2022 at 11:07 AM, EddieV said:

Anyone know what is the best brand battery to get for a Citizen Promaster diver's watch? Or what brand the manufacturer used as initial battery?

CITIZEN PROMASTER AQUALAND WR 200MT JP1010-51E

It takes a 3V  CR2016, but the watch is very sensitive to voltage drop. Moment it goes below 2.8V the watch low battery indicator starts - (second hand moves 2s every 2s instead 1 x 1)

Think I replaced it with Panasonic the last time. It lasted only a year.

Energiser seems to be a good choice, but would prefer to use the manufacturers default brand?

 

CITIZEN PROMASTER AQUALAND WR 200MT JP1010-51E.png

Hi Eddie , did you eventually come right with this ? 

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14 hours ago, BaGearA said:

Hi Eddie , did you eventually come right with this ? 

Thx, I did. I replaced it with an Energizer, and seems fine for now. If it falls below the required minimum voltage (2.8V) within the year, I'll try a Renata battery next.

Renata and Maxell seems to be the default battery used by most watchmakers?

I had the Energizer battery on hand though, and just went with it for now.

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On 3/31/2022 at 10:29 PM, the nerd said:

 

i will send you a PM, I know a guy (not in pta) but in JHB who I trust fully! 

Could you perhaps send me his number too? Going through some boxes and I found my Grandfathers Omega from 1969. Not really my style and the date isn't working so I would like to check and see what it would cost to refurbish before I decided what to do with it.

 

Thanks!

 

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On 1/3/2023 at 12:50 PM, Andymann said:

Could you perhaps send me his number too? Going through some boxes and I found my Grandfathers Omega from 1969. Not really my style and the date isn't working so I would like to check and see what it would cost to refurbish before I decided what to do with it.

 

Thanks!

 

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That is an awesome thing to find! I will PM you Alexanders number! 

 

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I have 2,

a TAG Heuer Kirium that I bought while I stayed in Chicago in 2000 as a xMas press from me to me, so that’s 23 yrs old.

and then a Garmin Vivoactive 4 that my wife help pay for for this past xMas.

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