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They didn't make straps that fit that back then…

[vitasoy]

Is there anywhere online i can get a High Quality Nato strap in Red, White and Blue? I bought one off eBay and it was terrible quality.

Which eBayer did you get it off of? I got mine from hk, been holding up pretty well, it's been a year

[Lozinski]

Got this in the mail today! Woo!

[ericdw]

connery's strap looks almost two sizes too small?

real regimental straps only come in one size, and they were made for smaller field watches, not subs.

[pepper davies]

I think it's time for a watch. First is Laco and second is Stowa. I don't know much about watches, but I want automatic movement and like the Flieger. Which one? Or do both suck? I'm leaning towards the Laco. It's less than half the price of the Stowa and I really like the face.

[DeForel]

I'm looking for a watch in the range of $300, a leather strap, hopefully gold accents somewhere, nothing overly complicated but a clean chronograph or date counter is appreciated.

I've looked into Hamiltons they arent bad, I like Stowa but they are a bit outta my price range and Seiko isnt quite doing it for me. Any others you might recommend? I know for what I'm looking for the price range is a little low but my mom wants to get me a watch for my 21st and it is what it is

My roommates girlfriend got him a nice vintage Yonger & Bresson (as vintage as the late 80s/early 90s can get) and the days of the week are in french which is legit. I think its pretty cool Or where I can find older ones

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diggin one like this maybe with roman numerals http://www.jewelrama.com/yonger-hcr1408-72-gents-watch.html

Thanks in advance

[khris89]

seiko owns that shit

[Phrost3]

looking for a ~$300 watch with chronograph and/or date on a leather strap with gold accents

do you want a manual wind, automatic, or quartz?

what size range are you looking for?

are you looking for a gold case or just gold accents?

what color dial are you looking for - light or dark?

just letting you know, an automatic chrono is tough to find for $300. a quartz chrono is more in your price range

some of these hamiltons look nice, particularly the khaki line

http://www.hamiltonwatch.com/en/watch-finder/

[DeForel]

Yes I've realized that auto/manual is probably out of the question, I'm fine with quartz for now til i up my income game.

I'm looking for the medium range, I'm 6'1 but I dont like anything extremely bulky on my wrist.

I like the white face that my friend got but honestly either is fine.

Gold accents are fine, I want something that I can wear on the daily without looking too flashy, but some gold cases are quite handsome.

Main criteria is leather band, some type of gold accents, a date counter and not being retardedly (sp?) huge, and a somewhat simple face. I can get pretty picky but I dont want to make an excruciatingly painful search. Muchos Gracias!

[Happy Hooligan]

just sent out my 1943 bulova A-11 to be cleaned, paint the hands, new dial and new crystal... Hopefully I should it keeping time in about a week or so... I'll post pics when I get it back.

[the Repeater]

Yes I've realized that auto/manual is probably out of the question, I'm fine with quartz for now til i up my income game.

I'm looking for the medium range, I'm 6'1 but I dont like anything extremely bulky on my wrist.

I like the white face that my friend got but honestly either is fine.

Gold accents are fine, I want something that I can wear on the daily without looking too flashy, but some gold cases are quite handsome.

Main criteria is leather band, some type of gold accents, a date counter and not being retardedly (sp?) huge, and a somewhat simple face. I can get pretty picky but I dont want to make an excruciatingly painful search. Muchos Gracias!

Citizen, for sure. The only way that's gonna happen.

[dizzhizz]

Rip Sinn 756

[soundune]

Citizen, for sure. The only way that's gonna happen.

check out Aristo watches on long island watch .com - might be able to find a nice auto for around $300. seiko is always a decent option as well.

[the Repeater]

I guess Invicta too, but meh. I have a sapphire two-tone Cit sub chrono if you like for low $ to get you by if you like.

[Phrost3]

dizzhizz, what happened to your 756 - did you drop it?

[dizzhizz]

i lost my 756 and after meeting up with drew and seeing his sinn, i missed it even more. i had to go to singapore to buy that thing but i guess i'll have to get a new watch.

TIME FOR A NEW WATCH!!!

[Switch]

I have been a fan of the 756 for ages & came close to ordering a while back. The diapal & UTC combo with an S case...

beautiful..

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f24/pics-inside-sinn-756s-diapal-utc-shell-cordovan-strap-485841.html

After the og strap perished I threw a fresh nato on the old 656 a few months back ...

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/jj363/Notsyo/watch/P8312066.jpg

[WhoKnewI]

For those interested, MKII is doing another round of Kingstons!!

http://boutique.mkiiwatches.com/WSWrapper.jsp?mypage=le_kingston_GO_20111031.htm

[Phrost3]

i'm looking to spend ~$15 on a 18mm stitched black calf leather band with a brushed steel buckle, similar to the hadley roma in the middle. suggestions?

also looking for a 18mm black nato. how are maratec's?

are the steel buckles shiny or brushed/matte - worth the ~$20?

[WhoKnewI]

i lost my 756 and after meeting up with drew and seeing his sinn, i missed it even more. i had to go to singapore to buy that thing but i guess i'll have to get a new watch.

TIME FOR A NEW WATCH!!!

dude thats terrible. I'd do something horrible to somebody innocent if I lost my sinn.

[dizzhizz]

yeah it sucks but it gives me a chance to try something new and perhaps dressier since the black tegimented steel is hard to pull of with formal wear.

wouldn't mind an omega speedmaster as a replacement so if anyone has any opinions on that watch i'm all ears.

[khris89]

i copped a speedmaster saphire sandwhich (3753.50) last month:

pros:

- very accurate movement, i get around 3.5secs a day, but i can autoregulate by putting it face down over night (slows it by about 1s)

- manual wind, meaning that you get the enjoyment of winding it every morning (it's actually really satisfying) and less wear than an automatic which uses a winding rotor making the SMP a very reliable movement

- easy to service, parts are widely available

- great legibility

- timeless

- not ostentatious, very versatile to dress up or down

- the history as the moonwatch makes great conversation

cons:

- no date function

- manual wind is a chore for some people

- somewhat common

[GuysGoneWild]

Famous... i see you!

Here is mine...

Panerai next. Then a pepsi gmt. A gold piece would be sweet.

Apologies for my hairy arm/hand.

[meego]

currently interested in purchasing a steinhart ocean black dlc for use as a daily

anyone know how resistant the dlc coating is against everday wear?

also, whats the reserve time/minimum hours required for wear per day?

[dismalfuture]

Gonna get one of those Speedy Pros myself, they're like $900 over here, lol.

[Switch]

sub & speedy v nice ^

[khris89]

Gonna get one of those Speedy Pros myself, they're like $900 over here, lol.

$900 for a vintage one??

In HK i saw them at AD's for roughly $4k US new, and in australia theyre about $4.5k

[Ryan]

archimede deck watch. like the blue hands

[Ryan]

oops double post..this new forum is weird.

Edited November 11, 2011 by Ryan

[Happy Hooligan]

Here's my A-11 just back from a restoration... super happy with this.

not sure how this new 5.0 picture thing works... help?

Edited November 13, 2011 by Happy Hooligan