The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread
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My G-shock GX-56 has been my daily driver for quite awhile. It’s solar so it hasn’t ever needed battery replacement, is all black so I can wear it with whatever, and it’s really comfortable for how large it is. Finally, the resin holding the clasp broke. I tried super gluing it and it lasted exactly one pull and broke again.
A replacement band is 75% the cost of a new watch so I sought out other options and found what I think is a cool one.
A seller on eBay 3D prints parts for my watch that allow it to be used with a nato strap. He will even add custom text where “tough solar” or “shock resist” was on the original band.
I picked out a 24mm nato strap from Prometheus Design Werx with titanium hardware.
Anyhow here’s how it turned out.
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I have an on/off relationship with watches. Wore some casios back in the day, then got into affordable mechanical watches, sold them all because I only wore my Garmin eventually but then started to feel the urge to get a real watch again. Had a tudor black bay 36 for a while but as much as I liked it I did not really see the point in a "real luxury watch" and was not comfortable to wear it as a beater and it felt to pricey to not wear it. I sold it and got a very cool Seiko.
SSK023:
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@endo Those waffle straps are always killer on a dive watch! Very clean look
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@goosehd I avoid these threads for a reason. That’s too cool.
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Thoughts @Giles?
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@Twistlock saw this one on a video a while ago. Pretty cool watch!
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What would recommend to a friend who likes the look of a Rolex Explorer 36 or Tudor BB 36 and has never spent more than £250 on a watch so far (G Shock GW5000U)?
WTB - IHSH-408 Small
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You could try one of the Seiko watches: https://www.seikowatches.com/ca-en/watchfinder?casesize=Solar&size=310_389mm
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@m4xime Hamilton Khaki or Traska Summiteer for me. There's lots options in that category though.
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@hjl360 Yeah the Hamilton Khaki x Engineered Garments was one I was looking at potentially. Not heard of Traska so will check it out.
I'm not that keen on a Chinese homage as I feel I wouldn't connect to that.
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It's just a budget citizen eco drive but I love the look of it. Wearing it non stop right now. The strap is natural cxl roughout and I love how it picks up indigo from my 295ib.
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Great watch!
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New superthin Garmin. Battery size not optimal but at least comfortable enough to wear 24/7 and unlike my old Epix not destroying IH shirts with sharp edges...
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@derek111 i know this is old, it picked up where i last looked at the thread, but turtles are the GOAT. especially on a nato. wish i could find that gilt model, i'd have two!
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@WhiskeySandwich It has been perfect for me so far. Actually on the hunt for another nato strap if you have any suggestions??
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@derek111 I really like the Blushark natos. I have way more than I care to admit. the Orca is my fave, a nicely textured basic one but they have fancier ones too.
EDIT: i wanted to add that I always cut the second strap off of my Natos as soon as i get em. I like the true singlepass without the keeper. I place the case in the middle and treat it like a regular strap, with the added safety in case a springbar lets go. Once a nato is broken in, the creases wont let the case slide off anyway, so i can do away with the extra thickness beneath my caseback. If you do it, be sure to singe the fray after you snip it.
