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    Chris
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 28 Jun 2010

    I'm curious to see how the bronze links fare over the long term.  I agree with UnTucked and would pick leather over the bracelet.

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      UnTucked
      Joined: 16 Nov 2014

      @Chris:

      I'm curious to see how the bronze links fare over the long term.

      Right. Typically with bronze watches, the bronze doesn't com in contact with the wearer's skin because it will cause discoloration of the skin.

      In search of:
      IHV-04, med.
      IHSH-185, large
      IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

      last edited by 5 Apr 2019, 12:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        Graeme
        啓蒙家
        Joined: 30 Mar 2012

        According to the article at Monochrome, the alloy of bronze used in the Bico doesn't tarnish or patina as fast as others do. So it's OK to wear against the skin.

        I'd probably pick the leather strap, as I don't tend to go for bracelets. But I do like the novelty of the Oris's

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          UnTucked
          Joined: 16 Nov 2014

          Helson are running a 15% off sale for Easter, including all clearance items as well…

          https://helsonwatches.com/shop.php

          In search of:
          IHV-04, med.
          IHSH-185, large
          IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

          last edited by 19 Apr 2019, 10:18 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            Anesthetist
            見習いボス
            Joined: 14 May 2011

            Digituna Japan Limited Edition

            Going to order a gray snow camo strap to make it more usable as a daily wearer.

            Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

            IG: bluehandsslim

            last edited by 20 Apr 2019, 23:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              mclaincausey
              見習いボス
              Joined: 12 Apr 2013

              That's a cool watch!

              Think it, be it.

              last edited by 21 Apr 2019, 13:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                neph93
                見習いボス
                Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                @mclaincausey:

                That's a cool watch!

                +1! I also fully support the suggested strap switch.

                “Some of those that work forces
                Are the same that burn crosses”

                • Virginia Woolf
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                  Anesthetist
                  見習いボス
                  Joined: 14 May 2011

                  Been thinking of a Seiko nickname. R2D2, White Lightning, the Full Moon, the Seiko Cocaine….

                  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                  IG: bluehandsslim

                  last edited by 22 Apr 2019, 22:18 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    Graeme
                    啓蒙家
                    Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                    @neph93 here's the new Hamilton Khaki Field watch. It's got a new, hand wound movement, and a 38 mm case size.

                    More details at Monochrome.

                    last edited by 30 Apr 2019, 04:19 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      neph93
                      見習いボス
                      Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                      @Graeme:

                      @neph93 here's the new Hamilton Khaki Field watch. It's got a new, hand wound movement, and a 38 mm case size.

                      Thanks very much for that. Now to get to a place where I can try one on…

                      Also, there is an irony that the guy who wrote the piece about a watch called the «Hacked» is also a hack...

                      “Some of those that work forces
                      Are the same that burn crosses”

                      • Virginia Woolf
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                        Stuart.T
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        Joined: 21 Sept 2017

                        @DougNg how right you were about NATO straps. I changed up the strap on my Hamilton field to a Strapt NATO. I'm very impressed with the quality of this strap. @neph93 I like how the NATO strap has made what is essentially a slim 38" watch, to something a bit more substantial looking.




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                          UnTucked
                          Joined: 16 Nov 2014

                          That does look smart!

                          I'm VERY partial to NATO's, and I really feel that simplistic field watches generally look best on a NATO

                          In search of:
                          IHV-04, med.
                          IHSH-185, large
                          IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

                          last edited by 10 May 2019, 07:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            DougNg
                            Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                            That's a nice strap.

                            If you notice fraying or loose threads anywhere, take a Bic lighter to it.

                            Move it slowly towards the flame until you see the thread shrink. Those square holes tend to fray.

                            I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

                            last edited by 10 May 2019, 09:18 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              Stuart.T
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              Joined: 21 Sept 2017

                              @DougNg Thanks for the useful tips, I'll keep an eye on how it progresses.

                              It's a good, solid strap, the hardware is nice quality too. Thanks for getting me to even consider a NATO.

                              last edited by 20 May 2019, 09:11 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                Graeme
                                啓蒙家
                                Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                                Hands on with the new Hamilton hand wound field watch. I like this one a lot, particularly with the olive PVD case.

                                https://watchesbysjx.com/2019/06/hamilton-khaki-field-mechanical-38mm.html

                                last edited by 19 Jun 2019, 05:49 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  mclaincausey
                                  見習いボス
                                  Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                                  @Graeme:

                                  Hands on with the new Hamilton hand wound field watch. I like this one a lot, particularly with the olive PVD case.

                                  https://watchesbysjx.com/2019/06/hamilton-khaki-field-mechanical-38mm.html

                                  Wow, that is a heater. The white dial I find a bit busy but the PVD is tempting. @UnTucked might appreciate that one.

                                  Think it, be it.

                                  last edited by 19 Jun 2019, 13:06 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    mclaincausey
                                    見習いボス
                                    Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                                    Lots of great deals on Seiko at Macy's. This automatic is $100!

                                    Think it, be it.

                                    last edited by 3 Jul 2019, 19:42 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Denim Reynholm
                                      Joined: 10 May 2019
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                                        Anesthetist
                                        見習いボス
                                        Joined: 14 May 2011

                                        Just got this beautiful JDM Seiko in a few minutes ago. It’s the re-edition of the late 90’s SUS quartz line and it is almost perfect compared to my 1999 model. The black coating has a cool, stonewashed look to it so it isnt as reflective as it would be new. Not sure how durable is, but it might hide scratches better…hard to say.
                                        The case is small but stout and the dial is very easy to read for the size of it. For someone like myself who enjoys sub-40mm watches, it’s a home run [emoji106]



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                                        IG: bluehandsslim

                                        last edited by 1 Aug 2019, 20:25 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          mclaincausey
                                          見習いボス
                                          Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                                          @Denim:

                                          Orient Bambino. Really nice budget dress watch. Love the blue hands.

                                          Great dial, love the numerals.

                                          Think it, be it.

                                          last edited by 1 Aug 2019, 20:40 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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