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    Chris
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 28 Jun 2010

    Unless you're looking at quartz movements, finding a chrono under 13mm is going to be tough.

    last edited by 19 Dec 2019, 17:05 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      Shoreman
      Joined: 23 Jun 2014

      I don't imagine I'll ever be anything other than a quartz guy. It's not in my cards to have the kind of disposable income to become a "watch enthusiast" so, why bother?

      Meek, mild and dishonest with a special place in Hell.

      last edited by 19 Dec 2019, 17:42 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        Anesthetist
        見習いボス
        Joined: 14 May 2011

        Buy used [emoji106]

        Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

        IG: bluehandsslim

        last edited by 19 Dec 2019, 20:02 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          DougNg
          Joined: 24 Sept 2009

          The Seagull 1963 is 13mm thick

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

          last edited by 19 Dec 2019, 23:29 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            Chris
            Raw and Unwashed
            Joined: 28 Jun 2010

            That's a handwinder, right?  Those are a bit thinner than automatics. Not too many manual chronos, though.  The Seagull movement, the Russian 3133, then I think you're into either vintage or in house high end brands.

            I'm with @Anesthetist, though- used is the way to buy.  Watch prices are too crazy otherwise.  Cuts too deep into my other hobby budgets…

            last edited by 20 Dec 2019, 04:07 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              mclaincausey
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              Joined: 12 Apr 2013

              Interesting goings on with ETA…

              https://watchesbysjx.com/2019/12/eta-swatch-group-sales-ban-comco.html

              Think it, be it.

              last edited by 20 Dec 2019, 05:23 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                DougNg
                Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                Just got a few of these straps after reading rave reviews about it. I have to say I’m not disappointed. This is easily my most comfortable strap

                https://nickmankeydesigns.com/shop/the-hook-strap-elastic-watch-band

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

                last edited by 23 Jan 2020, 23:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  sabergirl
                  見習いボス
                  Joined: 4 Oct 2013

                  Those do look nice, Doug! Thanks for the tip

                  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                  last edited by 24 Jan 2020, 01:57 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    DougNg
                    Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                    I’ve been chatting back and forth with him and he’s a super nice guy. Fair warning though: he’s a one man shop and he does all his own sewing, so the wait can be a few weeks. All the elastic straps are to your wrist size so they’re not premade.

                    A little while ago he got Reddit famous so he had a monster influx of customers.

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

                    last edited by 24 Jan 2020, 02:06 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      sabergirl
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                      Joined: 4 Oct 2013

                      Custom can be worth waiting for. I’ll look into it

                      Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                      last edited by 24 Jan 2020, 02:29 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        Graeme
                        啓蒙家
                        Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                        They look similar to the Erika's Originals straps.

                        https://erikasoriginals.com/

                        last edited by 24 Jan 2020, 07:11 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          DougNg
                          Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                          Ericas straps are a lot stiffer and use a different method to attach to the watch. Her straps are basically a big loop like a NATO. Nicks straps involve looping the elastic through a metal keeper. There’s no material under the watch head with the hook strap

                          I vastly prefer the hook strap over the MN style strap.

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

                          last edited by 24 Jan 2020, 13:36 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            Graeme
                            啓蒙家
                            Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                            Thanks @DougNg.

                            I thought that Nick's straps were a similar design to Erika's, I hadn't paid that much attention when I checked out his website. They do look good, and I'll have to investigate when I get a new watch.

                            last edited by 24 Jan 2020, 22:03 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              Pyruvate71
                              Joined: 27 Dec 2019

                              Hamilton khaki field Murph~

                              PS. Really love this watch  😃

                              last edited by 2 Feb 2020, 19:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                Anesthetist
                                見習いボス
                                Joined: 14 May 2011

                                Oh man that’s a looker! I found one in St Thomas and if I hadnt bought a Bremont the day before I would have copped for sure.

                                Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                                IG: bluehandsslim

                                last edited by 2 Feb 2020, 21:50 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Graeme
                                  啓蒙家
                                  Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                                  Hamilton have released yet another Field Watch. 🙂

                                  This time it's in titanium, with a 42 mm case diameter. Available in silver or black.

                                  More at Worn & Wound.

                                  last edited by 11 Feb 2020, 00:42 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • motojoboboM
                                    motojobobo
                                    啓蒙家
                                    Joined: 22 Aug 2015

                                    Your wonderfully faded sleeve cuff is distracting @Graeme  😃 😃

                                    The journey is the objective.

                                    last edited by 11 Feb 2020, 00:50 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Graeme
                                      啓蒙家
                                      Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                                      @motojobobo I stole the photo off Worn & Wound. It's not my cuff! 😉

                                      last edited by 11 Feb 2020, 00:51 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Chris
                                        Raw and Unwashed
                                        Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                                        Die to some late night drinking and eBay browsing, I now have a new watch. It's a pretty faithful remake of a model from 1970-71 that I've liked for years, however, the originals tend to be in poor condition and far more than I'm willing to pay.  I've already ordered a replacement NATO, as this silicone strap is cool looking, but not especially comfortable.

                                        last edited by 5 Mar 2020, 16:53 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                        • MastersOfDeathM
                                          MastersOfDeath
                                          Iron Heart Deity
                                          Joined: 11 May 2011

                                          New to me, SRP655.

                                          last edited by 8 Mar 2020, 14:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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