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Old 02-02-2011, 02:42 PM   #1
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Yes. the holes round out in the case. Now I 'spose I could have drilled out the holes and gone with a wider / firmer / stronger pin

I really would get 3-5 months out of the band and by the end of the 2nd band the holes were too rounded out.
My mistake, I thought the pins were wearing out on you. I've replaced a bunch of bands because the pins have gotten bent, but never because the the holes they go into got worn down.

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Old 02-02-2011, 03:59 PM   #2
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My mistake, I thought the pins were wearing out on you. I've replaced a bunch of bands because the pins have gotten bent, but never because the the holes they go into got worn down.
No prob - I mumb;le when I type.

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Old 02-04-2011, 05:24 AM   #3
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No prob - I mumb;le when I type.
oh , thats way to funny

none of you'ze guys are mentioning how much dough
it takes to own one of these modern day luminous fishing watches

i cannot wear one while working because of too
much saw dust and or dirt getting on them and soon they
resemble a filthy tennis shoe..
but i wouldn't mind having one for other activities
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Old 02-04-2011, 06:36 AM   #4
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I'm rolling with the LumiNox too for the last couple years. Wear it through everything from work, boat, kayak, surf. Love it.
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