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Re: Just Arrived, 3 From Kobold

Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2017 11:54 am
by CGSshorty
cdnwatchguy wrote:
mattcantwin wrote:
CGSshorty wrote:Nice. I have all three of those colors.
I liked the strap when I tried on your Soarway diver.


Shortly after trying it on, I ordered the straps...


16 months ago!




One hell of a wait.
Not trying to turn this into another Kobold bashing thread but......I can't understand why anyone would do business with a company like that. :scratch:
It would certainly appear that more and more people are choosing not to do business with them. I bet they don't sell 150 watches a year.

Re: Just Arrived, 3 From Kobold

Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2017 12:09 pm
by cdnwatchguy
JP Chestnut wrote:
cdnwatchguy wrote:
mattcantwin wrote:
CGSshorty wrote:Nice. I have all three of those colors.
I liked the strap when I tried on your Soarway diver.


Shortly after trying it on, I ordered the straps...


16 months ago!




One hell of a wait.
Not trying to turn this into another Kobold bashing thread but......I can't understand why anyone would do business with a company like that. :scratch:
The funny thing - they're approximately 300% faster than MKII.

:lol:

Re: Just Arrived, 3 From Kobold

Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2017 1:12 pm
by mattcantwin
I found the receipt.


The purchase date was 9/9/15 for 2 straps.

Re: Just Arrived, 3 From Kobold

Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2017 3:00 pm
by johnh1265
I have plenty of them if anybody needs some,I also have the 2 piece version.

Re: Just Arrived, 3 From Kobold

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 7:20 am
by mattcantwin
Axelay2003 wrote:Those are nice! Any wrist shots?


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Re: Just Arrived, 3 From Kobold

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 7:27 am
by unsub073
mattcantwin wrote:Lighter colored strap on the 903.



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That is a great looking combo. :thumbsup:

Re: Just Arrived, 3 From Kobold

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 7:34 am
by marchone
CGSshorty wrote: I bet they don't sell 150 watches a year.
Word of mouth travels steadily and deliberately.

Re: Just Arrived, 3 From Kobold

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 8:55 am
by mattcantwin
Came in from taking wrist shot and put the MBII back on Art's leather.


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Art's strap is so much more comfortable and looks better, too.




I'll give the Kobold a chance on the Damasko.


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Re: Just Arrived, 3 From Kobold

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 9:26 am
by toxicavenger
Matt, I bet if you wash those straps in the sink they break in perfect. And them maybe spray them with some kind of scothguard.

Re: Just Arrived, 3 From Kobold

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 10:13 am
by CGSshorty
toxicavenger wrote:Matt, I bet if you wash those straps in the sink they break in perfect. And them maybe spray them with some kind of scothguard.
They do get dirty. I haven't needed to wash one, but I bet you could just run it through with your laundry.

Re: Just Arrived, 3 From Kobold

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 10:40 am
by mattcantwin
CGSshorty wrote:
toxicavenger wrote:Matt, I bet if you wash those straps in the sink they break in perfect. And them maybe spray them with some kind of scothguard.
They do get dirty. I haven't needed to wash one, but I bet you could just run it through with your laundry.

I'd be screwed if they shrink, barely getting to second hole.

Re: Just Arrived, 3 From Kobold

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 10:45 am
by toxicavenger
mattcantwin wrote:
CGSshorty wrote:
toxicavenger wrote:Matt, I bet if you wash those straps in the sink they break in perfect. And them maybe spray them with some kind of scothguard.
They do get dirty. I haven't needed to wash one, but I bet you could just run it through with your laundry.

I'd be screwed if they shrink, barely getting to second hole.
You might be able to stretch them when they are wet so they dry to the correct length.

Re: Just Arrived, 3 From Kobold

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 11:44 am
by streetracer101
mattcantwin wrote:
CGSshorty wrote:
toxicavenger wrote:Matt, I bet if you wash those straps in the sink they break in perfect. And them maybe spray them with some kind of scothguard.
They do get dirty. I haven't needed to wash one, but I bet you could just run it through with your laundry.

I'd be screwed if they shrink, barely getting to second hole.
I have that same issue sometimes.

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Re: Just Arrived, 3 From Kobold

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 12:00 pm
by toxicavenger
streetracer101 wrote:
mattcantwin wrote:
CGSshorty wrote:
toxicavenger wrote:Matt, I bet if you wash those straps in the sink they break in perfect. And them maybe spray them with some kind of scothguard.
They do get dirty. I haven't needed to wash one, but I bet you could just run it through with your laundry.

I'd be screwed if they shrink, barely getting to second hole.
I have that same issue sometimes.

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I thought you start at the second hole?

Re: Just Arrived, 3 From Kobold

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 12:22 pm
by mattcantwin
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Re: Just Arrived, 3 From Kobold

Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2017 7:01 pm
by streetracer101
toxicavenger wrote:
streetracer101 wrote:
mattcantwin wrote:
CGSshorty wrote:
toxicavenger wrote:Matt, I bet if you wash those straps in the sink they break in perfect. And them maybe spray them with some kind of scothguard.
They do get dirty. I haven't needed to wash one, but I bet you could just run it through with your laundry.

I'd be screwed if they shrink, barely getting to second hole.
I have that same issue sometimes.

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I thought you start at the second hole?
Depends on how much alcohol is involved.

Matt... You're not fooling anyone.

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Re: Just Arrived, 3 From Kobold

Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2017 7:05 pm
by toxicavenger
streetracer101 wrote:
toxicavenger wrote:
streetracer101 wrote:
mattcantwin wrote:
CGSshorty wrote:
toxicavenger wrote:Matt, I bet if you wash those straps in the sink they break in perfect. And them maybe spray them with some kind of scothguard.
They do get dirty. I haven't needed to wash one, but I bet you could just run it through with your laundry.

I'd be screwed if they shrink, barely getting to second hole.
I have that same issue sometimes.

Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
I thought you start at the second hole?
Depends on how much alcohol is involved.

Matt... You're not fooling anyone.

Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
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