Official Misc Wristwatch Crew Part IIII: Read the OP

[XeroZeus]

Coming to you guys for a little help. I bought some Cordovan leather Wolverin 1k mile boots. I want a watch to match. I have a silver watch but looking for matching leather.

+Quartz or mechanical?
Quartz

+Sporty, formal or casual?
Casual. I am just wearing it with the boots

+Simple or complicated?
Simple

+Budget?
Prefer under $500.

+What watches have you already seen that you like the look of?
I like the look of the dial on the Citizen Alterna Simple series. A white face on a silver dial. I want a cordovan/burgundy leather band though. Brooks Brothers has a round watch with a Cordovan strap that I like. I know the watch is a collab with Seiko, but how much input to it do they have?

+Complications (Chronograph, moonphase, power reserve etc)?
None

Thanks for your help

You might like this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Grovana-1722-9.../dp/B006ZXNZ76

[byukid]

Snow Monster Mod arrived. I'm very happy with it.




Strap is a little short on it, but I think the face is a nice size. I will probably sell the leather strap and see if I can get a comparable one a little larger, luckily it comes with 2 other options:

[yushhh]

^^ very nice. Glad to see you finally got it.

[kevin1645]

Coming to you guys for a little help. I bought some Cordovan leather Wolverin 1k mile boots. I want a watch to match. I have a silver watch but looking for matching leather.

+Quartz or mechanical?
Quartz

+Sporty, formal or casual?
Casual. I am just wearing it with the boots

+Simple or complicated?
Simple

+Budget?
Prefer under $500.

+What watches have you already seen that you like the look of?
I like the look of the dial on the Citizen Alterna Simple series. A white face on a silver dial. I want a cordovan/burgundy leather band though. Brooks Brothers has a round watch with a Cordovan strap that I like. I know the watch is a collab with Seiko, but how much input to it do they have?

+Complications (Chronograph, moonphase, power reserve etc)?
None

Thanks for your help

I see you took my advice. I'm having a hard time finding anything on a cordovan/burgundy strap, but hopefully someone else might be of more assistance.

This strap might be of interest to you:

Snow Monster Mod arrived. I'm very happy with it.
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/gkp7lww.jpgIMG]

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/dHd32z5.jpgIMG]

Strap is a little short on it, but I think the face is a nice size. I will probably sell the leather strap and see if I can get a comparable one a little larger, luckily it comes with 2 other options:

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/gsJ9VUo.jpgIMG]

I really like the look of this. Looks damn cool.

It would be interesting to see it on something like this.

[byukid]

I really like the look of this. Looks damn cool.

It would be interesting to see it on something like this.

Hmmm... I'm not a huge fan of croc generally, but that could work.

Bummer- only comes in 18 mm. This is 20 mm.

[kevin1645]

Hmmm... I'm not a huge fan of croc generally, but that could work.

Bummer- only comes in 18 mm. This is 20 mm.

Thought it had an interesting/unique look.


Sucks that you don't even have the option of getting it. Ah, well. Still envious of your new acquisition.

[yushhh]

^^^ speaking of unique/interesting, I was looking for something for that watch and came across this..







I have no idea how I feel about it.




Edit:


How bout dat der $142 Hirsch shark skin leather?

[TurboLagBrah]

You guys want to talk unique straps. How about toad straps? This was selling on WUS.




Another


And another

[DatPass]

But is it waterproof? Can't find a black, not ugly band to save my life.

[ScudBro]

You guys want to talk unique straps. How about toad straps? This was selling on WUS.

Yuk

[TurboLagBrah]

But is it waterproof? Can't find a black, not ugly band to save my life.

Probably not rare to find leather straps that are waterproof. Black straps to me are all boring. What kind of watch and what do you picture as a nice strap?

Yuk

Bitch pls. You'd rock that on your Sub.


On a srs note I plan on getting one of these when I can reason dropping $175 on a strap is worth it.

[yushhh]

Saw some leather straps that were water proof to 100m yesterday, though I wasn't specifically looking for that.





Or was it 100f? I dont know. Oh well.

[on-sh0w]

I know the panerais are usually worn with a brown strap like above but got damnnnnn i am in love with them on metal bracelets lately, like the one in this link

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-...tc-976740.html

[yushhh]

Definitely don't mind the look of that, but I think my mind is holding up on it because I've literally never seen it on metal, so it's breaking the mold of my mind.

[ScudBro]

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck, just missed this. Hadn't checked the site in a week, now this pops up & sells immediatly. A Navy 1675



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[karl123]

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck, just missed this. Hadn't checked the site in a week, now this pops up & sells immediatly. A Navy 1675
[img]http://i.imgur.com/ebGQtif.jpg[/ img]


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How much did it go for? BTW, thanks for introducing me to that website.

[yushhh]

Wish I could have the ability to miss rolex sales (that would mean I was able to buy them). And that one is damn good looking too :/.




I feel ashamed to say that, only yesterday, I realized what the Pepsi bezel is for (realize that one isn't Pepsi, GMT reminded me).

[DoiEvenLift]

Can the metal bracelet on an orient ray be removed with just spring bar tools? Does anyone know a good tutorial or something for how to do so? I ordered a leather strap and a zulu for it, but can't immediately see how to remove the metal bracelet by just looking at it.

[peterloveslubey]

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck, just missed this. Hadn't checked the site in a week, now this pops up & sells immediatly. A Navy 1675



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Explain the appeal of that watch vs something newer/more modern such as this:

[byukid]

Explain the appeal of that watch vs something newer/more modern such as this:

patina.

[Busch12]

Close your eyes for a minute scudbrah

New steinhart OVM came in, put it on a bond nato



Expected delivery was march/april, took one week to get here. They must have gotten an extra batch of eta2824's in as they're in stock now.

[StickLegs78]

Snow Monster Mod arrived. I'm very happy with it.




Strap is a little short on it, but I think the face is a nice size. I will probably sell the leather strap and see if I can get a comparable one a little larger, luckily it comes with 2 other options:

Nice snow monster, such a great mod.

I have an OM as my everyday/beater. I put a watchadoo bracelet on it and had it beadblasted. Sorry for the crappy phone pic : (

[yushhh]

anybody wanna buy this for me?


out of curiousity, what would you expect this to run?

[S_P_Q_R]

I need a few articles written on watches.


I know there are a few guys on here who have great knowledge of watches, so before i go looking elsewhere was wondering if anyone here would be interested.

Would be willing to pay for each article.

Let me know if you are interested...

[electabuzz]

I need a few articles written on watches.


I know there are a few guys on here who have great knowledge of watches, so before i go looking elsewhere was wondering if anyone here would be interested.

Would be willing to pay for each article.

Let me know if you are interested...

Could you post some more details here?

Type of publication/ focus of articles/ length etc.

[LeanLewie]

reps for life to whoever can help me find this steinhart strap or one very similair.

Steinhart Croc Choco-Brown 22/22mm wide; 125/85mm long

[ScudBro]

How much did it go for? BTW, thanks for introducing me to that website.

Dunno, prices on sold items aren't displayed & I only know the owner of the website through a couple of friends

Explain the appeal of that watch vs something newer/more modern such as this:

[img]http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5541/11114452253_b2b74b2097_o.jpg[img]

Among other things:
1) the case is alot more elegant, you can't really notice it in pictures, but I'll upload a pic from my Seamaster vs my Sub & you'll see the Seamaster looks ALOT more rugged/brute/hefty
2) you can't just walk into an AD & buy a Navy 1675 (granted, there are vintage dealers & the lot, but in the end they're alot harder to come by). The hunt is part of the thrill.
3) the history behind the watch. Eg. A dealer I know had a 5512 that was owned by the founder of SEAL Team One. I mean, imagine where the watch has been. It's the same with MilSubs & Comex Subs/SD's; they've been used by highly trained professionals in harsh conditions. That's the stuff that dreams are made of bro.

In the end it's all personal: some people like history, some people just want the newest thing on the block, no shame in choosing either one.

Close your eyes for a minute scudbrah

New steinhart OVM came in, put it on a bond nato

[IMG]http://i1246.photobucket.com/albums/gg605/busch12/IMG_20140221_084343_655_zps897e8e77.jpg[IMG]

Expected delivery was march/april, took one week to get here. They must have gotten an extra batch of eta2824's in as they're in stock now.

[img]http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6661091&stc=1&d=139302 9758[mg]


anybody wanna buy this for me?


out of curiousity, what would you expect this to run?

16750, no bracelet, so 4200-4500?

I need a few articles written on watches.


I know there are a few guys on here who have great knowledge of watches, so before i go looking elsewhere was wondering if anyone here would be interested.

Would be willing to pay for each article.

Let me know if you are interested...

Elaborate (assuming bolded also includes me )

reps for life to whoever can help me find this steinhart strap or one very similair.

Steinhart Croc Choco-Brown 22/22mm wide; 125/85mm long

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/eQ3T5G5.jpg[IMG]

Try looking for single ridged/double ridged gator straps? Dunno

[Joska]

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[TexasBrah]

I recommend you strap brahs check out Hadley-Roma. I took in a few gold Rolex's on trade last week and ordered one strap from Hirsch and the other from Hadley-Roma and was far more impressed with the Hadley. I'm pretty sure they're made by the same company but it was also cheaper. If I have some spare time today I'll try to post up some pics of some of the watches I've bought on trade recently.

[yushhh]

16750, no bracelet, so 4200-4500?

Ah ok, that one was up for $4400. Damn it I wish I had that kind of money.