How to Break In a Stiff Rubber Watch Strap

[@TakeTimewPatrickMarlett]

If your strap still hasn't conformed to the shape of your mug (or other cylindrical object), you may want to run this procedure for another *ten minutes* - five in hot water, five in cold water - or to be certain, simply run this process for *twenty minutes* from the get go to get that perfect fit!

[@mattcase9043]

Using the inside of mug as a mold is a great idea, thanks! I have an tropic strap that I had hoped would break in over the last few weeks, but it's still uncomfortably rigid. Going to give it a shot today.

[@TakeTimewPatrickMarlett]

It should definitely do the trick!

[@ringaleavo]

Skip the cold water, strapping the watch on your wrist while it's still warm will further allow the strap to contour to your wrist, wrists are not perfectly round.

[@alextastic]

This is the real advice.

[@DG-EditsYT]

Yes

[@johncover9757]

Just did this, worked great, thanks for the tip!

[@marioboglione]

Well... i just tried and it worked ! Thanks!!

[@TakeTimewPatrickMarlett]

Yeahhh! That’s great to read. Glad it worked for ya.

[@jorgealdunate9140]

Woah! Such a simple trick! It's a great idea to use the mug!

[@danielpotter8957]

Any tips for a crafter blue strap?

[@clivejagger9712]

Now that's what I call neat! Sometimes solutions are so simple...…...

[@runninondeaftime]

Wow have I discovered an old channel of yours? Anywho...what Seiko Turtle is that? Or is it a mod?

[@mikedru2912]

Great video, I've been looking for a good 20mm rubber strap with curved end links that isnt too expensive. Any suggestions?

[@jomuel4725]

Bartons silicone watch bands

[@mikedru2912]

@@jomuel4725 Thanks

[@jomuel4725]

@@mikedru2912 He actually made a review of them. Check it out!

[@mikedru2912]

@@jomuel4725 Will do, just checked out their website and I really like them!

[@jomuel4725]

@@mikedru2912 I'm glad I helped. There's a website called Cheapestnatostraps.com that offers a wide variety too. I don't know if they have what your looking for but it's my favorite place for straps!

[@JohnKruse]

Gotta love the 70s soundtrack!

[@essray]

Man I love KZbin.

[@nicolasmorel6520]

Which model is the red bezel seiko ??

[@kyleleungrulez]

10 minutes for both hot and cold, got it the first try, only the short band not that bend.

[@LFGM24]

Cool little trick.

[@WrongTimeWatch]

I guess this could work while attached to the watch head as well.

[@danielfernandez5721]

Not recommended to put a watch on really hot water then putting it in cold water. It could mess up the seals.

[@expertreviews1112]

this doesn't work for my thick rubber straps... any help would be appreciated

[@brandonfiorito8104]

What strap is that?

[@masqueman01]

Cool trick

[@justmeeagainn]

I drank the water. Will I live?

[@Ben-bj1oz]

Did you die

[@MrDoggerDog]

So, putting them in the microwave for 20 seconds is a BAD idea then? Got it.

[@ringaleavo]

How about the stainless steel buckle! Sparks are gonna fly!

[@laserspoon]

NICE!!!

[@ScotchTsunami]

Bruce Williams just did an identical video to this earlier in the week...

[@TakeTimewPatrickMarlett]

This was shot for a friend. 👌 That’s great though

[@ScotchTsunami]

@@TakeTimewPatrickMarlett Thank you for the reply Patrick. I just thought I would bring it to your attention. Love the videos, keep it up!

[@ernesthetic]

I need to keep calm

[@TakeTimewPatrickMarlett]

And carry on. 👌

[@MarkMphonoman]

How to break it in.. Wear it. 😆

[@-runswithbeer-8075]

I’m going to do it just to avoid the week where the strap sucks

[@DG-EditsYT]

I tried this with my bracelet why didnt it work? 5 hours and 10 litres of wasted water Edit: my bracelet was metal 😢

[@MrAdjaize]

wow

[@ssvs0485]

I’ve boiled mine directly in the pan for 45 minutes and it didn’t work. Still stiff and hard.

[@TakeTimewPatrickMarlett]

But how did it taste? A little bit of coriander goes a long way. 👌

[@ssvs0485]

Take Time, w/Patrick Marlett like Licorice.

[@ringaleavo]

It's not going to make it softer, it's just going to give it a shape.

[@robzero6751]

Great topic but your delivery is not great. You need not add the pregnant pause for effect so often. It is used to add drama, a two minute video should have about one dramatic moment. Take my advice or leave it. Be hurt or use it to improve your channel/vids. Remember this is youtube not NPR, and that's why we are watching you and not listening to them.