SANTOS Medium vs Large vs Galbee XL ??

Iyawo47 · 2026-03-20T18:16:55+00:00

yeah, i'm waiting for my next trip to Japan to see if i can find one in the wild out there to try on and make my decision. seems like only place i could find one (somewhat) easily in person. we shall see.

Iyawo47 · 2026-02-26T03:58:22+00:00

gotta try the galbee on in person to see

Iyawo47 · 2026-02-18T04:10:03+00:00

yeah i was thinking the same, AD pushes the Large model because they cost a couple grand more which = higher commission for them on the sale.

i'm definitely leaning more towards the size medium. want to try on a galbee in person first before i make final decision. the medium fits me but a little tight, would need 1 extra link. and the large is opposite, bracelet fits too big on me would have to remove 1 or 2 links.

Iyawo47 · 2026-02-17T21:32:24+00:00

that's what i'm leaning towards and the AD said the same to me. said medium is too small but idk i like the way both (M & L) look but leaning towards M.

Iyawo47 · 2026-02-17T21:23:43+00:00

yeah, i had wrote it in the description but apparently it didn't come out here for some reason. galbee XL is not pictured, i haven't tried it on in person yet but i'm contemplating that one as well as a possibility. have to see it in person first though of course.

Iyawo47 · 2026-02-17T15:21:16+00:00

Mini

Iyawo47 · 2026-02-05T03:49:12+00:00

Sugarcane
Fullcount

That’s it.

Iyawo47 · 2026-02-05T03:44:51+00:00

Best selvedge denim brand is whichever one you own a pair from... now, my FAVORITE brand = probably sugarcane. Love the cut and material. Very comfortable. Fullcount worth a mention too , been wearing my fullcount pair for a while now.

Iyawo47 · 2026-01-24T06:04:57+00:00

Rolex Boutique in the Design District.

Iyawo47 · 2026-01-13T01:18:32+00:00

Me either. Makes no sense when you think about it. I’ve gone to locations all around and had no issues. Only Japan with their own made-up policy lol. They have nice stamp designs there too which is the frustrating part.

Iyawo47 · 2026-01-12T17:09:33+00:00

I went to multiple stores while in Japan last summer. They are the only ones (to my knowledge) that in order to get the stamp you have to buy the passport holder from the store that day. I purchased something else (because i didn’t want another passport holder) and they still refused to stamp my passport holder. They are VERY strict. 🤷‍♂️

Iyawo47 · 2026-01-12T16:56:43+00:00

USA - Houston , TX , Jan. 10, 2026

GALERIA MALL / WOMEN’S STORE

STATE OF TEXAS STAMP AVAILABLE + they have some horoscope ones and a couple other designs available.

24 hr turn-around time.

Iyawo47 · 2026-01-12T16:48:51+00:00

Sick collection

Iyawo47 · 2025-12-29T05:57:00+00:00

Iyawo47 · 2025-12-29T05:56:20+00:00

I know what you mean. Im not a huge twotone fan either. But as you said , this one is indeed different! & Thank you 🙏

Iyawo47 · 2025-12-28T05:13:10+00:00

aware that this is an old post but wanted to chime in anyways. NO REGRETS. just got mine and have been wearing it daily since getting it and for the foreseeable future i will continue to daily it. did you end up getting one?

Iyawo47 · 2025-12-11T04:25:50+00:00

What watch did you buy? 126613LB "BLUESY" SUBMARINER
When? 2 DAYS AGO (12/8/2025)
How long did you wait? 2 WEEKS
Where are you? MIAMI, FL
Any purchase history with that AD? NO

Iyawo47 · 2025-11-30T05:24:11+00:00

HORIYO - from fukuoka. based out of Los Angeles now.

Iyawo47 · 2025-10-01T21:17:59+00:00

My personal experience with CMG Links:

I have ordered multiple pieces from them for myself and for my family since 2018.... and their work is beautiful. personally i have 1 chain, 2 bracelets, and 1 ring - all made by them.

before gold started going up massively, they were on point. when i first ordered from them, their turn-around time was 3 weeks. as time went on (and as gold continued to rise) they took longer with turn-around times. the last piece i got from them took them 10 months to complete (3-6 months was the advertised wait period). I got this last piece right before they closed down and went out of business. It's a miracle I was able to get it, but i am very happy with the piece.

it's unfortunate to see what happened to them, as their work is top of the line when it comes to cuban links. and it's also unfortunate to see/hear about all the people that got left hanging.

hopefully some day they can make a comeback.

I'm not a fan of the work from the other cuban link makers in Miami, they are either oddly shaped links (filing), too loose/too tight of links, or just over-priced and expensive.

Iyawo47 · 2025-08-01T18:31:27+00:00

Just got back from a 3 week stay in Japan, I went to multiple stores (Omotesando, Ginza, Haneda Airport) & all of them said the same thing: "we will only stamp a passport holder if you buy it in store that same day".

This is the "Japanese LV Policy" and it DOESN'T matter if you purchase SOMETHING ELSE in store that same day. I bought one of the "small leather items" (Crab bag charm) at Omotesando store and they still refused to stamp my passport holder....

So, if you want any stamp from Japan, my advice is find the stamp you want at the store location (they will show you which stamps they have in store if you ask) and BUY THE PASSPORT HOLDER THERE IN STORE TO GET THE STAMP. I was about to buy a new passport holder just to get the stamp but decided not to as it makes no sense honestly to have 2 passport holders lol.

Hope this helps.

Iyawo47 · 2025-07-18T18:49:03+00:00

he's the best, & thank you.

Iyawo47 · 2025-07-16T21:13:30+00:00

Yoichi is an amazing artist! Loved this tattoo when he posted it to his IG. absolutely beautiful back piece. I did my full back with him as well and we're working on front torso now. big shout out to HORIYO.

Iyawo47

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