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Re: Thinking about buying a X-33

In Response To: Thinking about buying a X-33 ()

: Any opinions?

: Rob

The X-33 is a beautiful piece of machinery.There is a tendency to accidentally press the crown and shift lcd displays if you wear it close to your wrist. Not the easiest luminous dial to read in the dark on the bedside table. The kevlar strap appears to be designed to be looked at and not worn - mine showed signs of fatigue after a dozen outings and failed catastrophically (snapped like a carrot)after a small knock. Having said that there is not a watch out there I would rather own - I just want another kevlar strap for mine which is another question - nobody seems to keep the red strap in stock. Anybody help?

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Thinking about buying a X-33

Thanks for the input, I guess the strap is crap!

Hi! Have had mine for almost a year and it is my

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Re: Thinking about buying a X-33

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