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    WhiskeySandwich
    啓蒙家
    @T4920
    Joined: 1 Mar 2023

    @T4920 i happened by a store that stocked the Turtle, and tried one on again. It had the rubber strap on it and i was really surprised that it was extremely comparable to my 41.5mm Orient. I guess 3.5mm isn't much bigger, but the Seiko wears it a bit better. My only concern is kinda dumb - how would it be on a Nato strap, since I exclusively rock those and not a 2-piece. Might have to get one to find out....

    "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
    -Seneca

    last edited by 13 Sept 2024, 11:03 T D 2 Replies Last reply 13 Sept 2024, 11:42 Reply Quote 0
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      T4920
      見習いボス
      @WhiskeySandwich
      Joined: 27 Apr 2022

      @WhiskeySandwich I can see it looking great on a colour matched NATO strap, or even a black and white one to match the bezel!

      “𝑁𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑏 𝑦𝑜𝑢. 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑚𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑖𝑡, 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜, 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡.”

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        Danimal506
        Haraki san Expert
        @WhiskeySandwich
        Joined: 13 Aug 2019

        @WhiskeySandwich Dive watches on Natos are awesome! The thickness might be annoying to some

        WTB:
        IHC-06
        IHSW-70 L or XL
        UHF Pillow Cover

        last edited by 13 Sept 2024, 18:34 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          pechelman
          啓蒙家
          Joined: 24 Jan 2022

          This is personal pref, but I've never warmed up to NATO or similar fabric straps. They don't seem to balance the watch head comfortably, often don't have the right level of adjustment I want, and when they get wet, they stay that way for an annoyingly long time. Rubber (specifically isofrane) or a metal bracelet 100% on any dive watch for me.

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            Danimal506
            Haraki san Expert
            Joined: 13 Aug 2019

            My Casio Duro is quartz, so it helps keep it thinner. I can’t do a single pass strap, I can never seem to find the fit on them.

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            WTB:
            IHC-06
            IHSW-70 L or XL
            UHF Pillow Cover

            last edited by Danimal506 13 Sept 2024, 19:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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              WhiskeySandwich
              啓蒙家
              @pechelman
              Joined: 1 Mar 2023

              @pechelman I agree, it’s a bummer they raise the case from the wrist rather than allowing for a close fit, but I’m kind of a rough boy, and the added reliability of being able to break a spring bar and have the watch not fall to its death is priceless to me.

              Edit: I do always remove the “keeper strap” to slim the profile. Just straight, pass-thru, one shotter.

              "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
              -Seneca

              last edited by WhiskeySandwich 13 Sept 2024, 21:12 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                pechelman
                啓蒙家
                Joined: 24 Jan 2022

                @WhiskeySandwich, with the Isofrane strap i mentioned, you can get the same level of redundancy to a spring bar breaking by connecting one strap to the other with a piece of spectra or dacron or whatever you want. Fwiw, I've never lost or broken a spring bar, but I do either upgrade them to more robust ones or have screwed on strap lugs. I stopped running my isofranes this way a while ago, but still have some tied up this way from when i was doing a lot of diving, mtn biking, skiing, etc and can get a picture for you later if interested.

                last edited by pechelman 13 Sept 2024, 21:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  goosehd
                  Mod Squad
                  Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                  Aloha and thank you @Matt 🌺

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                  "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

                  last edited by goosehd 10 Jan 2024, 23:17 1 Oct 2024, 23:16 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 3
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                    Matt
                    見習いボス
                    Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                    Sexy!

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                      Matt
                      見習いボス
                      Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                      What did the girls get at Heathrow?

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                        goosehd
                        Mod Squad
                        Joined: 8 Apr 2016

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                        Izzy the pink and Ginny the white. We let them choose with zero guidance.

                        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                          Danimal506
                          Haraki san Expert
                          @goosehd
                          Joined: 13 Aug 2019

                          @goosehd Swatch stores are so fun!

                          WTB:
                          IHC-06
                          IHSW-70 L or XL
                          UHF Pillow Cover

                          last edited by 2 Oct 2024, 00:18 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            Matt
                            見習いボス
                            Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                            Cool!

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                              long_john86
                              Iron Heart Deity
                              Joined: 30 Oct 2023

                              The Garrard is being worn more than the Seiko SPB143 at the minute - taken me completely by surprise.
                              It’s not too big, it’s quite loud, and it’s got a nice bit of history to it.

                              … Oh, and the only way to adjust the date is to manually wind through… no separate way of adjusting date. Initially frustrating, but now a quirk that I have grown to accept.

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                              6'4". Wingspan of Phelps.

                              WTB:
                              IHSH-399-ORA - Tag XXL
                              IHSH-260-PPL - Tag XXXL
                              IH-888S-SLBod - Tag 36

                              last edited by long_john86 10 Feb 2024, 18:56 2 Oct 2024, 18:54 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                WhiskeySandwich
                                啓蒙家
                                Joined: 1 Mar 2023

                                I splurged on a turtle finally. I love the shape and fit of these, and even though they’re a hair on the larger side, they wear well below their measurements. Unfortunately this has to be exchanged due to the typical alignment issues and some weird brushing errors. Hopefully I can get a good example when it comes in.
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                                "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                                -Seneca

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                                  Matt
                                  見習いボス
                                  Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                                  Almost lost my damned mind at the Fells Point Festival over the weekend and bought that watch I’ve been eying. In front of Katie!!!

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                                  last edited by 8 Oct 2024, 12:25 Tago MagoT 1 Reply Last reply 8 Oct 2024, 12:29 Reply Quote 1
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                                    Tago Mago
                                    Mod Squad
                                    @Matt
                                    Joined: 16 Jan 2021

                                    @Matt what's happening to you? Next thing you've sworn off Crocs and are blasting CCR all day

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                                      Matt
                                      見習いボス
                                      Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                                      Whoa! I’m cautious, not crazy.

                                      last edited by 8 Oct 2024, 12:34 Tago MagoT 1 Reply Last reply 8 Oct 2024, 12:40 Reply Quote 0
                                      • Tago MagoT
                                        Tago Mago
                                        Mod Squad
                                        @Matt
                                        Joined: 16 Jan 2021

                                        @Matt I think that's up for debate. And that is not a bad thing

                                        last edited by 8 Oct 2024, 12:40 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                                          long_john86
                                          Iron Heart Deity
                                          @WhiskeySandwich
                                          Joined: 30 Oct 2023

                                          @WhiskeySandwich Suits you sir!

                                          6'4". Wingspan of Phelps.

                                          WTB:
                                          IHSH-399-ORA - Tag XXL
                                          IHSH-260-PPL - Tag XXXL
                                          IH-888S-SLBod - Tag 36

                                          last edited by 8 Oct 2024, 13:09 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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