Replacement band for nike watch wa0018 oregon alt

I wear the smaller, womens' version of the Nike Oregon. Nice watch. I was attracted to it by the replaceable battery feature, but found out the strap goes long before the battery and the joy of ownership goes out the window with the price of Nike wrist-band replacement. I held onto my broken banded watch for awhile, and came up with a solution. First, don't try removing the screws that secure the watch-band pins. Not sure how they work, but I tried several times without luck. Even had a jeweler look at it without success.

I went to Kohl's and purchased a black velcro Timex replacement band for $8. Again this is the for the smaller version of the Oregon. The width of the timex band in 3/4". It includes a elastic band to secure the watch. This elastic band runs under the back of the watch and over the two pins. It is secured to a faux leather tab (with emblems), which is in turn attached to the velco band. Using a razor knife, I detached the faux leather pad from the velcro band and ran it under the watch pins, then reattached it with a touch of Gorilla glue. Be careful to wipe off any excess as Gorilla glue expands as it dries. Finally I blacked out the Timex advertising with a black felt permanent marker.

No reason to think this wouldn't work on the larger, mens' version of the same watch.

Parsec Enterprises is the OFFICIAL US Nike Service Center (web site below) , Just be sitting down when you find out it will cost >>$75.00<< just for the watch band. YIKES that's highway robbery, that's half of the watch price just for the band and that's not including labor and shipping!!!!. Hope this helps. Here's their contact information:

Web Site: http://www.parsecent.com/

We accept Visa, MasterCard or you can include payment Cashier's check or Money order made out to: Parsec Enterprises, Inc.
Please send to: Parsec Enterprises, Inc. 7501 North Harker Drive Peoria, IL 61615
Typical turnaround time in-house is 7-10 working days, once payment has been received or the repair has been determined a warranty coverage.

Thanks for your inquiry.
Parsec Enterprises, Inc. Authorized Service Center for Nike 1-800-359-2508 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm CST