Is your name "Christopher?" If not, how do we know you didn't steal it? Save the receipt?
Watch Ya Wearing
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I guess I'll refer you to my friend P.T. Barnum my friend. (My Dad would just say they saw ya comin'!) I miss that old fart. He wasn't as serious as I am...
Nice! That one caught my eye (with the full-lume dial), the 39mm case seems kind of small to me though.
I was wearing this when I saw your post so I had to take a photo - my Archimede Vintage pilot watch (my first really good watch!)
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That is one sharp watch my friend. Stunning!
First time posting here: today was this Habring2
Stunning.
Woah, nice. Is that a single pusher stop watch?
All-black Casio Forester from the military. It's outlasted many other watches, requiring only a new battery every 2-3 years.
I LOVE the Hamilton Khaki. It may be my ultimate "grail watch". The difficulty is choosing which variety.
I believe my search for a "really comfortable" strap has ended. My bony wrists have had problems with every strap I've ever worn.
I was intrigued by @Jnatcat William's post HERE; so I had a good read of Erika's Originals website with her patented MN™ straps.
I noticed that another member had purchased an illegal Amazon knock-off (no doubt unbeknownst to him). But as that was a "one size fits all" strap, I was pleased to have ordered from Erika (albeit five times the cost of my favorite watch that's wearing it
). (Erika's straps are available in every wrist size you can think of, at 5mm intervals.)
The usual view:
and from the back:
On the evening I received it, I spent ages playing around with different positions and tightnesses. I wore it all the following day, and made a few more minor adjustments. Today it's just perfect comfort wise, and I like the look of it too. This is a first for me.
A big THANK YOU to William @Jnatcat for the information. You're a star Sir.
I was intrigued by @Jnatcat William's post HERE; so I had a good read of Erika's Originals website with her patented MN™ straps.
I noticed that another member had purchased an illegal Amazon knock-off (no doubt unbeknownst to him). But as that was a "one size fits all" strap, I was pleased to have ordered from Erika (albeit five times the cost of my favorite watch that's wearing it
). (Erika's straps are available in every wrist size you can think of, at 5mm intervals.)The usual view:
and from the back:
On the evening I received it, I spent ages playing around with different positions and tightnesses. I wore it all the following day, and made a few more minor adjustments. Today it's just perfect comfort wise, and I like the look of it too. This is a first for me.
A big THANK YOU to William @Jnatcat for the information. You're a star Sir.
Oh yeah, it's one of the best kept secrets in the mechanical watch world. And possibly the most affordable way of getting into an ETA movement (at least it was at the time). I love the big display, the dependability and ruggedness.
And it can pull off dressy situations as well as G-Shock type stuff, as long as your strap game is tight.
Khaki strap on the Speedmaster today.
First off, glad you're enjoying your new strap! I recently have gone down the strap rabbit hole as well. It's amazing how much a good/different strap can change your watch.I noticed that another member had purchased an illegal Amazon knock-off (no doubt unbeknownst to him). But as that was a "one size fits all" strap, I was pleased to have ordered from Erika (albeit five times the cost of my favorite watch that's wearing it
I'm curious though...what makes you believe the amazon strap is "illegal"?
Thank you.
Absolutely!
Erica's MN™ Straps are a patented design.
@Cal there are several makers that make MN type straps, not sure EO has a patent on her design but the material and workmanship of her straps are top notch...
I have a few “copycat” MN straps on watches of much lesser value and visually they look the same but after handling them the differences are very clear.
I have a few “copycat” MN straps on watches of much lesser value and visually they look the same but after handling them the differences are very clear.
Lefonque
Even more clueless than you
Maybe that patent only covers some small aspect of the buckle or something?? As straps for watches and other things have been around for a long time. An article that talks about the origins of the parachute strap, which if it had been patented back in the day would be expired by now:
Comparing 3 Elastic Watch Straps: Budget Choices or Budget Be Damned?
Detailed comparison of Elastic Watch Straps from Erika's Originals, The Watch Steward, and Nick Mankey Designs - is it worth spending the extra money?
twobrokewatchsnobs.com
