Been lurking for a while but not too active. Hope all is well round these parts. Sorry if this has already been suggested but any chance of an IH Messenger bag like you used to make but maybe with cordura à la Goruck? Maybe a collaboration My faithful black denim bag (can’t remember what it was called….always wanted the olive waxed version but that was discontinued before I could get my hands on one) is nearing the end of it’s life so need a new one.

Phenomenato….long turnaround but proper decent straps.

@bubbapest  Got the black face version and absolutely love it. One of my favourite purchases.

Yeah might have to try that. Having no luck finding anything similar as yet. Thanks for the help Graeme

Thanks for that @Graeme. The colour is actually a light beige/sand. Not the best photo. You see the colour better at the start of this video…

Ok watch buffs…Can anyone help me find a leather rough-out strap like this Colareb one (they don't make this colour anymore)? Would reeaaally appreciate the help.

@louisbosco Thanks for the links mate. Good to know there are some decent online sellers. I may wait until prices settle a bit though…them prices :o

Thanks for the reply @louisbosco 
Yeah I've noticed the prices have gopne through the roof. Must admit i'm a bit nervous about buying from Rakuten etc. Never sure of what i'm buying as there are so many fakes out there. If you ever want to move one on i'm your man

Can you ask Louis if he can get me a Goro's medecine wheel please Graeme?

@BloodnThunder:

Paging @Tempvs and all other watch connoisseurs.  In your opinion what is the best watch/watch brand(s) in the $1,000 - $1,500 range.  Not a huge collector so at this time I can't justify spending $3K+ on a watch but have started to seriously consider adding a solid watch to my EDC.  Am looking for something not huge and preferably with a face/dial that works well with a leather strap.

I am in no way a watch connoisseur but I recently made the same decision as you mate. Ended up with a Sinn 104 St Sa.

http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m575/Johan_Jonsson/Sinn104/DSC_0451_zps89121094.jpg~original

41mm and within your price range. Absolutely love it.