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    • GilesG
      Giles
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      @madmonday:

      what's up with your Riki Watanaba(sp) that the MADame got for you?

      One of the hour markers fell off and impeded the minute hand.  I had it fixed.  Feck me, 3 days later, another hour marker fell off and impeded the minute hand…...Lost the will to get it fixed.....I will some day, but I'm pissed

      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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      • Chiba J.C
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        Monday and Giles, nice pickups! Look forward to some pics. Interesting that the face on the one Giles grabbed is slightly different.

        Have a serious look at Nato straps for that watch. I had serious issues with leather straps not quite fitting properly and the watch falling off. Nato strap cleared that up brilliantly.

        Willing to wager that the Taikonaut straps are as good as any, and a ton of colorways to choose from in 20mm.

        http://item.rakuten.co.jp/taikonaut/c/0000000202/

        http://item.rakuten.co.jp/taikonaut/20b20ezz00c2s01/

        Edit: another webstore here:

        http://taikonaut-watch-band.myshopify.com/

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        • CutlasshoundC
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          @Giles:

          Thanks.  Buying from US is no issue for me.  Which would you go for?

          It depends what you want really. Have taken a few pics of mine.

          The pic with four straps in shows from left to right.

          1. 44mm maharishi x knowledge 44mm officine watch on a black 22mm maratac Zulu strap with black hardware.
          2. iwc 42mm on a timefactors strap with grey and orange stripe and brushed hardware
          3. cousins NATO strap black with red stripe
          4. cousins Zulu style NATO strap in of green

          The Zulu straps sit a lot chunkier on the wrist. In my opinion perfect for the panerai style watch but not quite right for the smaller watch or if you want something more streamlined.

          The Normal NATO straps are far better on the smaller watch.

          In terms of thickness of nylon the Zulu straps are for more rugged generally, as is the hardware that goes with them.

          In terms of quality the nylon on the maratac and the timefactors straps are far superior. My overall favourites are probably the timefactors ones. Purely because they are a bit more streamlined, the nylon is good quality, the edges are nicely finished and -most importantly for me - you support a small business when you buy from them. That being said…. The straps do come up a bit short, so if you have massive wrists it could be an issue. I also like the brushed hardware on the timefactors straps compared to the cousins ones.

          However if you want something that takes an absolute beating on something like a panerai or g-shock then I would go for the maratac. They also feature matte black hardware and can absolutely transform a g-shock if you can get hold of the strap adapters.

          Hope that's not too confusing! Pics as follows:







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          I ain't got time to bleed.

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          • Chiba J.C
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            Nice watches and straps!

            For 20mm and rugged, I'm liking the canvas. Might have to pick this up myself.

            http://taikonaut-watch-band.myshopify.com/products/20mm-miltat-g10-canvas-military-green

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            • CutlasshoundC
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              Cheers dude, canvas looks like it could be a nice addition too

              I ain't got time to bleed.

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              • GilesG
                Giles
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                @Cutlasshound:

                That being said…. The straps do come up a bit short, so if you have massive wrists it could be an issue.

                Bollocks….......I have.

                Thank you for the comprehensive review....

                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                • CutlasshoundC
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                  @Giles:

                  @Cutlasshound:

                  That being said…. The straps do come up a bit short, so if you have massive wrists it could be an issue.

                  Bollocks….......I have.

                  Thank you for the comprehensive review....

                  In that case, daluca straps and
                  Crownandbuckle.com do ballistic nylon NATO straps! Not sure on quality but they look alright!

                  Or you could just buy the maratac pilots watch, which comes with its own maratac NATO!

                  I ain't got time to bleed.

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                  • Z
                    zwer
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                    If you decide to switch back to leather after rocking the NATO, Scott Willis made me up a couple of straps for my Oysterdate - arrived today.

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                      Snowy
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                      Cutlasshound, even worse I think you've just sold me on the IW377701 :|

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                        Mate his is the 3717, 3777 is the new one from actual collection. 🙂 both great watches

                        Cheers,
                        David

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                          3717 is a stunning watch, totally agree, it's what got me looking further into it. I ended up on IWC itself, and then really fell for the 3777. The red arrow on the date window, really does it for me. Sets/balances the red @ 9pm dial. Who knows the 37x7 may even be out by the time I do anything, but yeah wow.

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                          • D
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                            A colleague has the new 3777, although i thought i dont like the Date Display and bigger case its a very nice watch. Iwc elegance in their typical flight watch theme. Myself i prefer the 3717 or the earlier 3706 or then the old double chrono hmmm

                            Cheers,
                            David

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                            • FridayF
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                              I am with David on liking 3717 more. Although been eyeing the ingenieur for quite sometime. Nonetheless, both are a beautiful and simple yet elegant watch. Can be dressed as well turn to a rugged watch with a change or strap. Go for it snowman.

                              Tough, heavy and ready! = IRON HEART

                              ~Shinici Haraki~

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                              • GilesG
                                Giles
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                                My Seiko has just been Obbi'd…...

                                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                • derivative666D
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                                  That's just classy. Makes me want a vintage 5 now.

                                  "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                                  • seanoconoS
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                                    ^You're not the only one…

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                                    • CutlasshoundC
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                                      @Snowy:

                                      3717 is a stunning watch, totally agree, it's what got me looking further into it. I ended up on IWC itself, and then really fell for the 3777. The red arrow on the date window, really does it for me. Sets/balances the red @ 9pm dial. Who knows the 37x7 may even be out by the time I do anything, but yeah wow.

                                      Do it brother!!!!!

                                      Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                                      I ain't got time to bleed.

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                                      • CutlasshoundC
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                                        Has anyone bought a strap from hodinkee.com, some of them look really bloody good!

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                                        I ain't got time to bleed.

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                                        • Chiba J.C
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                                          Giles, watch and strap (!) look great together. More info on the strap?

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                                          • Mild7M
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                                            I'm gonna have a wild stab at it..
                                            It's from OGL and has an RRP of 149 clams 😛

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