# Extra large diving watch bands **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [August 31, 2013, 8:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/extra-large-diving-watch-bands/667647 "2013-08-31T08:52:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Caneknife](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dec6dc/32.png) [@Caneknife](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caneknife)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2013, 8:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/extra-large-diving-watch-bands/667647/1 "2013-08-31T08:52:47Z")
I bought a expensive diving watch for my Father but his wrist is to big, he has a 9" wrist, can anyone please help me find one with a 26 mm width, I bought watch over Internet , can not take back, cost me $ 800. ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Jones](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e0b2c6/32.png) [@Jake\_Jones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jake_Jones)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2013, 10:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/extra-large-diving-watch-bands/667647/2 "2013-08-31T10:37:16Z")
What watch is it? What type of band or bracelet does he prefer? Some divers like rubber straps, some like metal bracelets. You can google “26mm watch bands or bracelets” as well as any of us can. Personally, I would be googling “bracelets for XYZ model” watch. More intimate information from actual owners that way and $800 watches have communities. Anyone willing to pay that much for a watch probably has an opinion. ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Jones](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e0b2c6/32.png) [@Jake\_Jones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jake_Jones)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2013, 10:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/extra-large-diving-watch-bands/667647/3 "2013-08-31T10:46:52Z")
Also, this thread is IMHO bound, if any ever was. ---
**Author:** ![Caneknife](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dec6dc/32.png) [@Caneknife](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caneknife)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2013, 10:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/extra-large-diving-watch-bands/667647/4 "2013-08-31T10:49:47Z")
I’ve used google, eBay, amazon, plus the kitchen sink but can not find one, its a invicta watch, very beautiful watch , it fits me great but on my father ,still too tight on last hole on band, it has a rubber band on now, ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Jones](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e0b2c6/32.png) [@Jake\_Jones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jake_Jones)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2013, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/extra-large-diving-watch-bands/667647/5 "2013-08-31T12:51:41Z")
You didn’t pay $800 for an Invicta. What’s the model number? ---
**Author:** ![Caneknife](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dec6dc/32.png) [@Caneknife](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caneknife)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2013, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/extra-large-diving-watch-bands/667647/6 "2013-08-31T12:57:49Z")
No 6977 model ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Jones](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e0b2c6/32.png) [@Jake\_Jones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jake_Jones)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2013, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/extra-large-diving-watch-bands/667647/7 "2013-08-31T13:09:28Z")
I see what you mean. Most don’t specify diameter. Metal bracelet, leather strap or rubber strap? ---
**Author:** ![Caneknife](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dec6dc/32.png) [@Caneknife](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caneknife)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2013, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/extra-large-diving-watch-bands/667647/8 "2013-08-31T13:12:07Z")
Sorry that was 10174 model invicta, suppose worth $5000 ---
**Author:** ![Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e4f/32.png) [@Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Digital_is_the_new_Analog)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2013, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/extra-large-diving-watch-bands/667647/9 "2013-08-31T13:23:28Z")
My Suunto dive computer - watch style - came with an extension for the band, to be used if worn over a wet suit. Maybe you can find something like that? ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Jones](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e0b2c6/32.png) [@Jake\_Jones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jake_Jones)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2013, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/extra-large-diving-watch-bands/667647/10 "2013-08-31T13:39:16Z")
[Look here.](http://www.panatime.com/1408514590xl2.html) XL watch bands, 26mm. They’re listed 26/26 which I think is 26mm/26cm (10.24") I don’t know, man. I’m pretty sure but you shouldn’t believe me, cause I might be wrong. Good luck. ---
**Author:** ![ducati](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/cc9497/32.png) [@ducati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ducati)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2013, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/extra-large-diving-watch-bands/667647/11 "2013-08-31T16:12:58Z")
Your local watch shop may or may not have the info you seek, but I suspect your local dive shop does. Give them a ring. ---
**Author:** ![Hockey\_Monkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a183cd/32.png) [@Hockey\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hockey_Monkey)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2013, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/extra-large-diving-watch-bands/667647/12 "2013-08-31T17:58:05Z")
Email [service@invictawatch.com](mailto:service@invictawatch.com) Call 800-327-7682 . Mon - Fri . 9am - 5pm EST Fax 954-921-2508 or 954-862-5461 Write Invicta Watch Group Attn: Customer Service One Invicta Way (3069 Taft St.) Hollywood, Florida 33021 U.S.A. You can probably ask for extra links for the band or at the very least find out if they have a larger size for that model.