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Success!!!!!
So after hours of fighting with myself, I could not justify the cost of strap change kit. It's nice and all but not necessary since I have a section of my workbench dedicated to watches: Case refinishing, strap changes (love Panerai) and minor repairs. All I really needed were the allen keys. I stopped by my local watchmaker to see if he has the tool and no joy. I stop by two other high end watch retailers and again...no joy! Last resort, I stop by an electronics surplus store and wouldn't you know it, they had a drawer full of them. CHA-CHING!
Don't get me wrong, I'd love to have the kit, it's very cool, just not a great value....especially since I want to get the bracelet.
Here is my biggest gripe and I'll get off my soap box.....The Fifty Fathoms is a superb timepiece from one of the worlds oldest and finest manufactuerers. As compared to other dive watches in this market sector with the same complications, the FF is in the top 5% of the price ladder. So why on earth don't they put the necessary tools to change the strap? Why?!!
There....I feel much better now.
Strap Change on Fifty Fathoms
The Kit is Very Useful
Success!!!!!
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