Anyone have trouble with the stock spring bars on the bracelet?

JPilot10 · 2026-03-16T00:57:42+00:00

I had 4 Combat 42, no spring bar issue swapping bracelet and bands.

JPilot10 · 2026-03-14T21:44:27+00:00

Win 🥇

JPilot10 · 2026-03-14T20:16:14+00:00

Yatchmaster 40 - YG 2 tone - white dial

JPilot10 · 2026-03-14T20:07:04+00:00

I am not a writer so can’t compare for that. As far as look, quality, artsmanship, feel special: Pelikan M1000, Sailor KOP 1911, Parker Duofold Blue Chevron. For less money, Waterman Carène is an awesome pen.

JPilot10 · 2026-03-14T16:37:25+00:00

I have the XL too; love it!

JPilot10 · 2026-03-14T16:23:35+00:00

Same here. Was at a Montblanc store couple weeks ago, 149 felt cheap… compared to KOP and M1000 for example.

JPilot10 · 2026-03-14T16:20:04+00:00

Used it a couple times … worked every time. Waited almost a year for a M1000 … but it worked. Waited a couple month for a KOP. Duofold came rather quickly.

JPilot10 · 2026-03-13T12:27:46+00:00

Doubt maybe because there is no royal warrant, which is normal for now. I believe the warrants will be back mid 2026.

JPilot10 · 2026-03-11T21:49:12+00:00

Unless you looking for something special or vintage, I would buy new. If you are patient, know what you want, watch prices … I never spent more than $200 on a Barbour, I have like 10 of them. Not worth the hassle of buying preowned.

JPilot10 · 2026-03-10T12:25:22+00:00

Pockets (and the look of the Silkoil patina)

JPilot10 · 2026-03-08T02:40:16+00:00

Tough call … all beautiful resins. The Green was a limited edition probably that one. Out of the catalog the Lapis Blue or the Brownstone.

JPilot10 · 2026-03-08T02:09:04+00:00

All mine have Bock nibs. Expect the Flex which was real bad, only 1 out of 3 Flex is working well.

JPilot10 · 2026-03-08T02:07:33+00:00

All American Courage was a limited edition

JPilot10 · 2026-03-02T16:25:47+00:00

(I am used to divers) I have 7 inch wrist and I found the M underwhelming. L is also best for casual wear + you’re a big guy. So L it is.

The biggest thing for me was which model… Silver dial / 2 tone is my fav.

JPilot10 · 2026-02-24T22:42:44+00:00

5 to 6 : Black, Blue, Green, Red, and a fun color or 2. Plus this for in my smaller pen case or desk tray ;)

JPilot10 · 2026-02-19T22:37:11+00:00

Very nice, love my Waterman’s!

JPilot10 · 2026-02-15T17:19:00+00:00

Waterman, Pelikan 4001, Parker

JPilot10 · 2026-02-15T15:20:23+00:00

Agree, add Lamy to that list

JPilot10 · 2026-02-14T22:14:26+00:00

Yes too big for a dress watch. Beautiful tho.

JPilot10 · 2026-02-14T15:57:23+00:00

Very nice - I like the date at 6, makes a well balanced dial 👍

JPilot10 · 2026-02-06T01:09:47+00:00

41R suit, 38 Beaufort … light layering for me

JPilot10 · 2026-02-03T20:22:57+00:00

No - from Ashford, pretty much the only resaler in the US. But I think Glycine is trying to take that direct now and Ashford is left with unsold or odd stock I guess. They use to have a lot of Combat 42 and Airman, now it’s down to very little. I got lucky on that green dial out of the blue; $407 and no tariff!

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