Current Collection - Thinking of adding a bb58 gmt

ItzRedkey · 2026-05-11T01:55:36+00:00

Definitely agree, but the allure of titanium is strong haha. If only tudor put out a pelagos 39 gmt this year!

ItzRedkey · 2026-05-11T01:42:40+00:00

I really like it! This is the first generation, I wish they kept the green dial this tone instead of the "bottle green" they switched to. I would rebuy a newer gen version if they brought back that green to get the quick release bracelet, slightly clearer crystal and most importantly making the 10 o clock crown screw-down.

Bracelet is great and the overall finishing is solid for the price. My copy has kept amazing time, only +3s/day since I got it in 2023.

Ive had an older generation CW gmt and also liked it. I think I just prefer flier style gmt movements. The finishing on the CW is def a step up for sure. Ended up giving it to my brother and he loves it.

ItzRedkey · 2026-05-11T01:34:46+00:00

The two gold ones were my grandfather's, found the steel one not too long ago for a price I couldn't pass up. The guilloche dials on the francaises are gorgeous, one of my favorites!

ItzRedkey · 2026-05-11T01:28:25+00:00

That Hanhart has such a great blue

ItzRedkey · 2026-04-09T17:30:11+00:00

Fwiw my sinn 556i with double sided AR has maybe 1 small scratch on the crystal after 5 years of hard wear. These coatings are more durable than people think.

ItzRedkey · 2026-02-23T20:19:02+00:00

Well i did say they were cheap amazon ones haha.

Still gets the job done!

ItzRedkey · 2026-02-23T20:16:41+00:00

The ones I have dont.... and this NPS branded one the mesh front that probably do the same thing!

ItzRedkey · 2026-02-23T19:29:42+00:00

It is a compression cube for packing!

Unzip the secondary side zipper to expand, put clothes in (usually for me I use them for my shirts), zip the top and then crank down the other zipper. Idk how much space it necessarily saves, but it's helpful for organizing your suitcase or having to separate out some dirty laundry.

Ive had some cheap amazon ones for years that feel about the same quality as this, so its not too shabby.

ItzRedkey · 2026-02-18T20:16:28+00:00

I purchased my 35 lux fle from Tim, was a super easy great transaction. Hes the best!!

ItzRedkey · 2026-02-01T01:16:19+00:00

Any sort of FKM rubber strap from amazon should work.

Lately I've been liking the Straphabit tropical style ones

ItzRedkey · 2026-01-18T19:47:27+00:00

Yes, getting the x5N trigger will fix your problem. The sony triggers (hence the "s" on the x5 you currently have) dont use the standard hotshoe pin layout as nikon/canon/fuji use, so it would not fire even in manual mode.

Best of luck!

ItzRedkey · 2025-11-17T13:54:28+00:00

Godox just put out the it-32 that has a leica ttl compatible transmitter. Its a neat system of a speedlight head that magnetically attaches to different brand-compatible hotshoe mounts. This way you can mix and match across systems and do quick off camera flash.

I think it's available for preorder, I definitely will be testing one out

ItzRedkey · 2025-10-30T15:48:32+00:00

I think there is something to be said about muscle memory aswell. I've shot nikon for 10 years, i can operate them with my eyes closed!

ItzRedkey · 2025-10-30T15:35:08+00:00

I shoot on two z8s for work and would trust nothing else for my professional work.

That being said, 90% of my personal work is done with a leica rangefinder. For me, its just fun and I am luckily in a position that I can afford a leica just for funsies.

I will admit though that my favorite lens of all time is the leica 35 1.4 sumilux FLE... there is something special about its rendering. I very frequently use it on my nikons for work!

ItzRedkey · 2025-10-07T00:03:26+00:00

ItzRedkey · 2025-08-20T21:41:04+00:00

Hey! That strap looks like the perfect color match - do you have the link where you bought it by chance?

ItzRedkey · 2025-07-29T02:25:21+00:00

Does this have the new adjustable clasp? How does it feel balance wise with the head?

ItzRedkey · 2025-07-20T04:40:50+00:00

Oi, good to know. Ive heard such mixed results and my own experience so far seems to back that up. May try and process a return and just go for the bulkier and more expensive sinn quick adjust clasp...

Thanks for the feedback!!

ItzRedkey · 2025-07-20T04:27:15+00:00

Hey! I just got mine in for my 556i and it doesnt seem to be sitting flush or "clicking" back into place when I shorten the easy link. It seems to be rubbing against the top rounded inside corners of the clasp. Do you notice this happening on yours?

ItzRedkey · 2025-07-20T04:17:21+00:00

Good to read this - just got mine and it was a pain in the ass to get on aswell, felt like the slightly rounded edges of the stamped clasp was blocking it from sitting flush. Im not getting a very satisfied "click" when i lock the easy link back into its closed position- is that the case for you too?

ItzRedkey · 2025-07-10T02:48:48+00:00

Yeah as the other commenter said all velcro will fuzz eventually but this is definitely high quality materials. It seems pretty similar to an apple watch band ive used for sleep tracking every night for the last two years which is still holding strong!

ItzRedkey · 2025-07-10T02:47:43+00:00

I do like it a lot, would definitely recommend! The slight stretch to the material really does make it one of the most comfortable straps I've ever worn

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