WTB: Akula strap

Bella Dino

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You all know what happened to the old one.
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After a new battery and some goo gone to remove the tar that used to be the strap it’s working. This belongs to a good friend so I told him I would at least ask if anyone has or knows where I can get a strap. I found a red one one eBay but I’m not sure how good a red one would look. Thanks in advance!


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I had the same thing happen to mine.

I bought a replacement from the Invicta store. With the discount they had going, it cost me about 70 for a black leather strap. Mine took the 35mm strap. Not sure what model you have but mine was the 35mm.


They also have the rubber but, no way I was getting another rubber strap from Invicta.

I would also be interested if any site has these. I have a SAN IV and V that also need new straps but, like the Akula have a unique strap design so it's not easy to find replacements.
 
I had the same thing happen to mine.

I bought a replacement from the Invicta store. With the discount they had going, it cost me about 70 for a black leather strap. Mine took the 35mm strap. Not sure what model you have but mine was the 35mm.


They also have the rubber but, no way I was getting another rubber strap from Invicta.

I would also be interested if any site has these. I have a SAN IV and V that also need new straps but, like the Akula have a unique strap design so it's not easy to find replacements.


Thanks! That red one is looking pretty good at 29.00 😂
 
I love invicta, but I absolutely hate their straps I don’t think one has ever stood the test of time in storage.. ALSO what a classic beautiful that akula is. I would just invest the doe into handmade NON invicta strap I have one like this I didn’t wear … I put it on after a while and the strap tore right off the case. Lucky for me it was leather and a bit of shoe goo tighten me right up
Before shoe goo
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and after… some invictas ya just gotta keep em these first and 2nd run akulas …make that list MODEL 5564

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Mine just tore off my Akula, I have tubes of shoe goo. Why didn't I think of that . Akula straps are a big nightmare indeed. :drink:
 
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Every "Big I" poly U strap that I have ever had has eventually disintegrated in this manner. Good luck with a replacement.
 
Every "Big I" poly U strap that I have ever had has eventually disintegrated in this manner. Good luck with a replacement.
I needed to see this thread to share the pain. I have been using Shoe goo for ages. My strap broke last night and thankfully it didn't hit the Publix tile floor ROGER . The shoe goo sounds perfect. Thanks BN 3.gif
 
That's the exact strap I just put on mine after like so many others, my poly/rubber/whatever it really is totally disintegrated. I thought if anything, the leather would be a good long wear solution. Damn!
Can you tell me anything about the discount you mentioned ??
 
We’ve decided that this is just gonna be a paperweight and sit on his bench. It’s kind of a cool watch but if you have one oversize Invicta or a thousand it’s kind of all the same.
 
Really late reply but, if you are still interested, I just looked and there is a 40% discount going right now. Code FALL40 at invictawatchbands.com
But if you can wait around the holidays the code discount increases to 50% off👍🏼 which helps cover the shipping that they always charge 👎🏻
 
Really late reply but, if you are still interested, I just looked and there is a 40% discount going right now. Code FALL40 at invictawatchbands.com
That was in the past. I have the leather strap in hand , and got hold of some ETA parts (micro screws) to hold my battery in.
%50 off the strap from invictawatchbands.com.
About to put her all together in a few days.
I realize I got my other strap wet a time or two. These straps won't tolerate any water :cry:
I will be posting soon.
This has been a very important thread to me. These old Akulas' are worth saving !!
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I had the same thing happen to mine.

I bought a replacement from the Invicta store. With the discount they had going, it cost me about 70 for a black leather strap. Mine took the 35mm strap. Not sure what model you have but mine was the 35mm.


They also have the rubber but, no way I was getting another rubber strap from Invicta.

I would also be interested if any site has these. I have a SAN IV and V that also need new straps but, like the Akula have a unique strap design so it's not easy to find replacements.
I sure want to thank you caesarg for the help I needed to put my Akula back together 3.gif
Got 50% off the Invicta site.
Made me some keepers a few years ago and they work great.
A watch repair friend https://delmanwatchservice.com/ got me some extremely hard to find screws to put my battery clamp in.
Shes all together and running great.

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I sure want to thank you caesarg for the help I needed to put my Akula back together View attachment 745570
Got 50% off the Invicta site.
Made me some keepers a few years ago and they work great.
A watch repair friend https://delmanwatchservice.com/ got me some extremely hard to find screws to put my battery clamp in.
Shes all together and running great.

Thanks for all the help on this thread View attachment 745578
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fixing shite is cool ACE... beats land fill ...looks awesome... better than new and now u got a "special relationship" with your tool
 
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