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Invicta Venoms Don't Fit Larger Wrists

A caller who is 6' 4" just phoned in and spoke with Mike and stated the Invicta Venom doesn't fit his wide wrist. I have an 8 1/4" wrist and have a similar problem. I notice when I wear the watch it rides side saddle on my wrist, i.e. the lugs are too contour, and aren't wide enough to wrap around my wrist. As Mike said in so many words Invicta most likely will not be changing the design, so we'll have to deal with it. __________________

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Join the club....I am 6'6" and have a little over an 8.5" wrist. I tried on a buddies Venom and it was beyond uncomfortable. The lugs practically dug into my wrist....and I didn't like the feeling at all. That's why I got the SAS on a rubber strap for my first Reserve timepiece. Fits much better and is quite comfortable. I especially like the Scuba on the rubber strap....man...fits nicely....although I do wish the rubber strap was a tab longer. I have to wear it on the next to the last hole at the end. It does not fit my right wrist at all...and I sometimes wear my watches on the right hand as well as my left. The SAS strap is plenty long enough for my 9.25" right wrist though. Edited : I hear what you say Buddah00.....I have RA in both hands and wrist...so my wrist are usually kinda swollen near the bones and the Venom's shape presses against that area and is extremely uncomfortable...and on bad days..painful. It's why I replaced my straps on my 2 Russian Divers....so I could wear them a little higher on the wrist so they didn't bother my wrist when I am having a flare up. __________________

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My wrist is a little over 8.5" It depends how your wrist is shaped. The curvature on the Venom is too narrow. It hits my bone if I don't have it in the sweet spot, but I have found that it is much more comfortable on the bracelet. I don't have that problem with the Leviathan, it contures to my wrist perfectly, like it was built for me. I still love my venoms you just have to find the sweet spot. __________________

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I have an 8.5 inch wrist and it lays perfectly on top with 2 links removed. I'm sure everyones bone spacing is different too. It's a beast.. The SAS is more wearable though androponic View Public Profile Send a private message to androponic Find all posts by androponic Add androponic to Your Contacts #5 04-10-2010, 09:26 PM

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Waaaah.... Hey, at least you guys can wear most of the larger watches otherwise.

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My 6.75" wrist says hello and welcome to my world. bluloo View Public Profile Send a private message to bluloo Find all posts by bluloo Add bluloo to Your Contacts #6 04-10-2010, 09:28 PM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Las Vegas Nv. Posts: 3,072 Real Name: Ralph Williams

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I've had to send back every Venom on rubber strap cause it kills my wrist. My beacelet one is ok. I think its that fange reserveman View Public Profile Send a private message to reserveman Send email to reserveman Find all posts by reserveman Add reserveman to Your Contacts #7 04-10-2010, 09:31 PM

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I have a 7" wrist and cannot wear a Venom on the blue rubber strap comfortably, but have no problem wearing a Venom on the black rubber strap or on the metal band that comes with the Venom kit.Two out of three is not that bad. The problem with the blue strap is that it is not soft and hurts my wristbone. Watchaholic329 View Public Profile Send a private message to Watchaholic329 Find all posts by Watchaholic329 Add Watchaholic329 to Your Contacts #8 04-10-2010, 09:35 PM

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Yes, the braceletmakes all the difference in the world for large wrists. The first Venom I purchased was the IN5733 on a strap. I got the bracelet, and it is MUCH more comfortable. You can get a bracelet for your Venom, if you write to: Vicky Rodriguez vrodriguez@invictawatch.com

She says this: "Yes, the bracelet can be ordered. If you have not placed orders with us before please feel free to call our parts department to place the order for your timepiece. Personal information will be needed to build an account and place the order for you. Or one can provide the information by email and we can place the order that way. If so, I will be needing the following: Name:

Address: Phone#: Credit Card: (Logo) & (Account #) & (Expiration Date) The part being ordered: (Model #) & (part) I hope this information has been helpful." __________________

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I kinda thought this may be a problem for some with larger wrists? I'm @ 7-1/2" & it fits pretty good, as the end lugs don't wrap around my wrist, as there is still a little room on each side of my wrist. Now I think it's more on where your wrist bone meets the end lugs? Also I think it's how you wear your strap, as on a warmer day I open it up 1 & on colder days I tighten it up 1 & it works for me. Two different feels on the wrist when opened up 1 it is slighty loose, but cannot move around my wrist & when tighten up 1 it is slightly snug = 2 different feels on the wrist & both are acceptable for me. __________________

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Originally Posted by bluloo Waaaah.... Hey, at least you guys can wear most of the larger watches otherwise. My 6.75" wrist says hello and welcome to my world. Tell it brother WG! Me and my puny wrist are in total agreement. chuckf1 View Public Profile Send a private message to chuckf1 Find all posts by chuckf1 Add chuckf1 to Your Contacts #11 04-11-2010, 07:23 AM Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ga. Posts: 1,074 Real Name: Gary

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Watches like cars and other things are made for the average height, size people. They really should make a larger band for the larger wrist people. __________________

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Originally Posted by bichondaddy1057

longer. I have to wear it on the next to the last hole at the end. It does not fit my right wrist at all...and I sometimes wear my watches on the right hand as well as my left. The SAS strap is plenty long enough for my 9.25" right wrist though. Edited : I hear what you say Buddah00.....I have RA in both hands and wrist...so my wrist are usually kinda swollen near the bones and the Venom's shape presses against that area and is extremely uncomfortable...and on bad days..painful. It's why I replaced my straps on my 2 Russian Divers....so I could wear them a little higher on the wrist so they didn't bother my wrist when I am having a flare up. Maybe you could try the new RD Scuba it seems to be made for larger wrists like 8 1/2" and up. I just sent one back as I have an 8" wrist and it hangs over a bit. This the only one out of all of my 50mm plus watches with an issue. __________________

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I just got one on rubber this week. Only have a 7.25 wrist and I thought I was going to have this problem.. After the band broke in the lugs seem to saddle over my wrist bone perfectly.. I can see how this would really be a big problem if your wrist is wider then the lug spacing.. I am also on the second to last hole on this watch... So I would guess the sweet spot for band length and lug spacing is in that 7.25 to just under 8" range... That further depends on how your wrist bone fits in the lug area too... Overall it really is a cool piece if it works for you?? Kayak Kayakguy View Public Profile Send a private message to Kayakguy Find all posts by Kayakguy Add Kayakguy to Your Contacts #14 04-11-2010, 08:31 AM

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I can't wear these either I have a 8 inch wrist. __________________ Or maybe an Armadillo made me do it???? thedevilmademedoit View Public Profile Send a private message to thedevilmademedoit Send email to thedevilmademedoit Find all posts by thedevilmademedoit Add thedevilmademedoit to Your Contacts #15 04-11-2010, 08:32 AM

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Really can't even guess till you actually order and try on. Not only a matter of wrist size, but shape as well- kind of a crapshoot. As stated - it is what it is. __________________

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i have the same lug curvature problem wearing the swiss legend commanders, 8+" wrist. i just have to size it so it floats a little on the wrist. camel View Public Profile Send email to camel Find all posts by camel Add camel to Your Contacts #17 04-11-2010, 10:21 AM

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Most people with this complaint have an issue because of the shape of our wrist. Not a overall size issue. I have a 7.75" wrist but its flat and wide. The venom rides my wrist bone and its so uncomfortable that I cant wear it at all. Not even a few minutes. Its the fangs, the aggressive down turn of the lugs. They made them that way to help the little wristed or round wristed people but went too far. This is a problem that will not be addressed because there are not enough of us unfortunate ones. Most people can wear it fine. Other problem watch designs that are similar are the S1 Touring and the Lupah Revolution. Anything with those aggressive fang lugs. Like some have stated, not everything fits everybody. Invicta makes alot of designs and there are still plenty too choose from. My savings account shows it. invictageous View Public Profile Send a private message to invictageous Find all posts by invictageous Add invictageous to Your Contacts #18 04-11-2010, 10:36 AM

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I have an 8" wrist and it wasn't too steep of a curve, it was just too top heavy and liked to fall to one side or the other. Either that or I strap it down until it leaves a mark, then it won't slide. tkromer View Public Profile Send a private message to tkromer Send email to tkromer Find all posts by tkromer Add tkromer to Your Contacts #19 04-11-2010, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by invictageous Most people with this complaint have an issue because of the shape of our wrist. Not a overall size issue. I have a 7.75" wrist but its flat and wide. The venom rides my wrist bone and its so uncomfortable that I cant wear it at all. Not even a few minutes. Its the fangs, the aggressive down turn of the lugs. They made them that way to help the little wristed or round wristed people but went too far. This is a problem that will not be addressed because there are not enough of us unfortunate ones. Most people can wear it fine. Other problem watch designs that are similar are the S1 Touring and the Lupah Revolution. Anything with those aggressive fang lugs. Like some have stated, not everything fits everybody. Invicta makes alot of designs and there are still plenty too choose from. My savings account shows it.

I agree with you that the downturn of the lugs to fit smaller wristed people was overdone. Also that it is not always the size but the shape as well.

On the bracelet the Venom is fine on my 8.5" wrist, on a strap it is a little uncomfortable until I find the sweet spot. I haven't had any problems with any other Invictas I have a couple of S1 Tourings and 2 Lupah Revolutions and they fit my wrist just fine. Mike said that people would have that problem with the Leviathan too. I got one on strap a few weeks ago and it is the most comfortable Invicta I own, it feels like it was custom made for me. I am trying to get a bracelet for it but they don't have one for that model yet Here is that Leviathan http://www.shopnbc.com/product/?cm_r...3&track=-80400 __________________

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I know. I've been posting to that effect for 9 months since I received my silver tone Venom on poly w/platinum MOP dial. Love the look - but extremely uncomfortable to wear. If it were more comfortable to wear, I'd probably own at least two additional Venoms by now. Oh well - Invicta's loss. I also don't recall words of caution about this from either the SHOP or Invicta before I purchased my Venom. In fact, Mike D.'s comments last night in response to that caller is the first I've heard this discussed on the SHOP and/or from anyone associated with Invicta. BTW, I have a 8.25" - down from an 8.5" wrist a year ago; and my Venom is still very uncomfortable for me to wear, although a bit better now. I wonder if the SS bracelet would be more comfortable ... anyone??? Word of caution to others, I believe last night Mike D. said the same issue exists with respect to the Leviathan lugs - just an FYI to all - I don't know this first hand, but, if anyone would know, I have to assume Mike D. would. Too bad, because the Leviathan was definately on my buy list. tempusviator View Public Profile Send a private message to tempusviator Find all posts by tempusviator Add tempusviator to Your Contacts #21 04-11-2010, 02:38 PM

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I have an 8 1/2 inch wrist and this is true WITH THE RUBBER STRAP but the bracelet fits just fine and is very comfy! I can make the strap work but its still a little uncomfy but wearable. __________________ Big Denny In T-Town

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All you guys talking about your tiny, small or "puny" wrists, their words NOT MINE, remind me of the Burger King Commercial about the guy with tiny hands that cant hold the big burger LOL! __________________ Big Denny In T-Town

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Originally Posted by D-Smoke All you guys talking about your tiny, small or "puny" wrists, their words NOT MINE, remind me of the Burger King Commercial about the guy with tiny hands that cant hold the big burger LOL! I thought the same thing! Their definition of puny wrists is anyone not moderately to significantly overweight (no offense to anyone here intended). tkromer View Public Profile Send a private message to tkromer Send email to tkromer Find all posts by tkromer Add tkromer to Your Contacts #25 04-11-2010, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by reserveman I've had to send back every Venom on rubber strap cause it kills my wrist. My beacelet one is ok. I think its that fange Same here. I have an 8 1/4" wrist, and I cant stand it on rubber, but the bracelet fits alot better.

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I can only wear mine on the bracelet. The rubber strap is just too uncomfortable. Wrist is 7.25 floormonkey View Public Profile Send a private message to floormonkey Send email to floormonkey Find all posts by floormonkey Add floormonkey to Your Contacts #27 04-11-2010, 05:12 PM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California Posts: 1 Real Name: Gene

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It's ironic, considering the size of the watch. __________________

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Umm! Interesting. Have about an 81/2" wrist and was thinking about the Venom on a strap. Must rethink this issue. socrates View Public Profile Send a private message to socrates Send email to socrates Find all posts by socrates Add socrates to Your Contacts #29 04-11-2010, 05:34 PM Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 1,133 Real Name: Akiva

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Now I'm glad I haven't yet purchased a Venom. My wrist is about 8 3/8" (measured from lug to lug on Jim's Shop NBC ruler, of course) and have learned all too well that if a watch is a little uncomfortable I just won't wear it. As much as I love my Quinotaur, I learned that the canteen style crown is just too uncomfortable for me (even though I love the look of it) and wearing a watch on my right arm just feels way too weird. So, I will just have to admire the Venom from afar. AkDa View Public Profile Send a private message to AkDa Send email to AkDa Find all posts by AkDa Add AkDa to Your Contacts #30 04-11-2010, 05:35 PM

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I have an 8 and 1/2 inch wrist and they fit me fine , I think it is more bone structure than actual size. It depends on your wrist bones and where they are located if it will be comfortable or not.

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Originally Posted by RenatoDiamond It's ironic, considering the size of the watch.

Yes, well said. tempusviator View Public Profile Send a private message to tempusviator Find all posts by tempusviator Add tempusviator to Your Contacts #32 04-11-2010, 06:32 PM

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I have a 7.5' wrist and can't wear my Venom with the strap but it is pretty comfy with the bracelet! __________________

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CHUCK WAGON Senior Member Veteran Geek

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Originally Posted by timeman A caller who is 6' 4" just phoned in and spoke with Mike and stated the Invicta Venom doesn't fit his wide wrist. I have an 8 1/4" wrist and have a similar problem. I notice when I wear the watch it rides side saddle on my wrist, i.e. the lugs are too contour, and aren't wide enough to wrap around my wrist. As Mike said in so many words Invicta most likely will not be changing the design, so we'll have to deal with it. I have the same sized wrist and it doesnt fit me. I just do not understand why a watch that large is made for smaller wrists... CHUCK WAGON View Public Profile Send a private message to CHUCK WAGON Find all posts by CHUCK WAGON Add CHUCK WAGON to Your Contacts #34 04-11-2010, 07:26 PM

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Size and structure absolutely matter … don’t kid yourself … it’s undeniable; otherwise everyone over a certain wrist size would have experienced the same devastatingly horrific fate. I'm definitely large boned; never the less, however, my Venom on poly is the only watch of the many different watches/brands that I own with which this happens. It’s ironic and vexing to

say the least, because I otherwise love the look, feel, and functionality of the Venom as a true deep diver (because, in the event, Heaven forbid, I ever fall overboard while tangling with a monster black marlin over the Hudson Canyons I would want to know the exact time of my untimely demise as I sink past the spires of Atlantis on the way to my watery and final resting place - damn straight). Perhaps Invicta could consider tweaking the Venom lug design in order to alleviate the suffering and thus make available the biggest, baddest diver in the known universe to the freakishly wristed multitude (well … from what I can tell at least 10-20 WG's … but aren't we WG's representative of the everyman (and everywoman)?? ... well, probably not, but let’s go with it, who apparently have been suffering in silence (until now thank goodness) all these many months! It's tragic really that in this day and age in America a few collectors or enthusiasts such as we should be denied (anything really, but in any event) the right to purchase yet another luxury item (because even one temporarily disappointed watch collector or enthusiast is one too many when you stop to think about it - as you should - that is if you can pull yourself away from focusing so self-centeredly on "surviving" in this "historically bad economy" I won't comment on priorities as that is a topic for another day … but I think

you get my meaning, because I suspect you roll in that manner)!

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The bracelets fit my 8" wrist perfectly. I do wear it a little higher than my other pieces so

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Originally Posted by tkromer I thought the same thing! Their definition of puny wrists is anyone not moderately to significantly overweight (no offense to anyone here intended). dude,, your talking out of your _____ Go take some NBA players wrists measurments,, and tell them what your tellin us.... chronocrazy View Public Profile Send a private message to chronocrazy Find all posts by chronocrazy Add chronocrazy to Your Contacts #37 04-16-2010, 07:00 PM

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I have an 8 inch wrist and I can't wear it. Its just to big for me and I need something around 48 or so to make it wearable all day. __________________ Or maybe an Armadillo made me do it???? thedevilmademedoit View Public Profile

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I just received my first Venom (defective). There is no way I could wear it on Rubber, and it is not that comfortable on the bracelet... Oh well, thats my first Invicta that doesnt work for me. Maybe I will grab another SAS instead __________________

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i have about a 7 1/2 inch wrist, i feel like it is a small wrist but the venom fits me perfectly. on the rubber strap i have 5 holes to grow into LOL. i can definitely see where the curve of the venom won't fit a wider wrist.

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I bought a Venom and received it the other day only to have it fit my wrist like handcuffs. Sent it back. This is the second purchase I've made on an Invicta that was sent back in the last couple of months. Done with them. I now own 6 Renatos and have NEVER had ANY issues. Reddsunn View Public Profile Send a private message to Reddsunn Find all posts by Reddsunn Add Reddsunn to Your Contacts #41 04-16-2010, 08:48 PM

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I have an 8.5 inch wrist and have the same issue; its the bone structure. Franco View Public Profile Send a private message to Franco Find all posts by Franco Add Franco to Your Contacts #42 04-16-2010, 09:25 PM

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I have a seven inch wrist and it seems the venom curves perfectly around it so I can understand it not working well with larger wrists. Trancefanatic View Public Profile Send a private message to Trancefanatic Send email to Trancefanatic Find all posts by Trancefanatic Add Trancefanatic to Your Contacts #43 04-16-2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by timeman A caller who is 6' 4" just phoned in and spoke with Mike and stated the Invicta Venom doesn't fit his wide wrist. I have an 8 1/4" wrist and have a similar problem. I notice when I wear the watch it rides side saddle on my wrist, i.e. the lugs are too contour, and aren't wide enough to wrap around my wrist. As Mike said in so many words Invicta most likely will not be changing the design, so we'll have to deal with it. The strap version is far and away the worst culprit. I also am a larger fella, and have lifted weights, played heavy contact sports and since I retired have run my own beef cattle farm. All these tend to widen the wrist. I first got the strap version thinking it would be the easier of the two to wear, but I was mistaken. Although not a perfect fit, the bracelet is much better. I don't think the "fangs" extend as far down the sides in the bracelet, which lets it open up just that little extra. __________________

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Originally Posted by RaiderFan The strap version is far and away the worst culprit. I also am a larger fella, and have lifted weights, played heavy contact sports and since I retired have run my own beef cattle farm. All these tend to widen the wrist. I first got the strap version thinking it would be the easier of the two to wear, but I was mistaken. Although not a perfect fit, the bracelet is much better. I don't think the "fangs" extend as far down the sides in the bracelet, which lets it open up just that little extra. I cant even swing it on the bracelet. I guys I have wide bones I think i am going to grab another SAS on rubber this time... I know they fit! __________________

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CharlieB Senior Member True WatchGeek

Isn't it ironic that the guys who are the most proportional to that watch, big enough to wear it without it looking rediculously huge, are the ones who are least likely to be able to wear it. __________________

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Originally Posted by Reddsunn I bought a Venom and received it the other day only to have it fit my wrist like handcuffs. Sent it back. This is the second purchase I've made on an Invicta that was sent back in the last couple of months. Done with them. I now own 6 Renatos and have NEVER had ANY issues. No offense, but size/comfort does not seem like a brand "issue" to me. Just because Levi 501s dont fit me doesn't mean I will never wear any of their jeans... __________________

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subaquaviva Senior Member Super Geek

My wrist is 8 3/4 + " and both the rubber and bracelet fit fine. The problem is definitely the structure of the wrist rather than the size of it. __________________

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timeman Senior Member Master WatchGeek

As mentioned it's not the size (circumference) of your wrist but the width. Two people with the same 8 1/4 - 8 1/2 circumference inch wrist could find the watch fits one great, but the other with a wide wrist will have the watch riding side saddle. __________________

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Today is my third day with my Ocean Quest Venom on bracelet. The first day I was sure I'd have to send it back. Now on the third day I'm relieved to find that I can wear it but I don't know how anyone could say it's a very comfortable watch! This thing is way heavy anyway ya look at it! But I'm so impressed with this monster I have to keep it! It won't ever be an "every day" piece for me but when I feel like breakin' out the big guns it's perfect. A real work of art.