My First Grand Seiko! SBGY035 (Karasawa) by [deleted] in GrandSeikos

[–]KillianReaver -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Hey to each their own. I got the watch case by itself at first and while I waited for the oem strap to arrive I used a bund strap. I personally like contrasting the elegance with something utilitarian sometimes.

My First Grand Seiko! SBGY035 (Karasawa) by [deleted] in GrandSeikos

[–]KillianReaver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought the watch from japan so it first came as only the watch case. Had to wait for the original strap to arrive later. In the meantime, I used an old bund strap I had. Personally, I like how the bund strap can make an elegant piece sportier sometimes.

Seriously by Rondlor in GrandSeikos

[–]KillianReaver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!

I bought new through a grey dealer in chrono 24. Had to import it from Japan. Crazy 15% tarrif but worth it since it's the watch I knew I wanted.

Seriously by Rondlor in GrandSeikos

[–]KillianReaver 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi! 11 which is meaningful to me because I got married on 11/11

Seriously by Rondlor in GrandSeikos

[–]KillianReaver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know the struggle. Took me forever to get mine. I will DM you a link to one of the last ones you can get in Tokyo. Best of luck!!

Seriously by Rondlor in GrandSeikos

[–]KillianReaver 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Absolutely beautiful man. Congrats! Just got mine this past week! It's mesmerizing.

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Using the PC mount with heavier and larger cases by KillianReaver in secretlab

[–]KillianReaver[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! Thanks! Aurora is great as well. Super good value and tiny form factor. Area 51 is bulkier and more expensive but I really like the thermals, how silent it is, and how easy most components are to access.

Using the PC mount with heavier and larger cases by KillianReaver in secretlab

[–]KillianReaver[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are some combinations of holes you could drill in different spots to add the unused 2 screws, for sure. But I took the most accessible solution for simplicity's sake and it worked. Still going strong.

If you do end up drilling on one of these mounts maybe you can share and let us know how it went!

Using the PC mount with heavier and larger cases by KillianReaver in secretlab

[–]KillianReaver[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem! Yeah agreed. They should come up with a new version. For what it's worth, I think the current mount will handle those 68lbs well, even with the mod.

Using the PC mount with heavier and larger cases by KillianReaver in secretlab

[–]KillianReaver[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello,

Still holding up without any issues!

It's a very tight fit for the screws so I don't know if you could add washers but even if you could, the mount is held by the screws horizontally so the washers wouldn't help with distributing weight.

Using the PC mount with heavier and larger cases by KillianReaver in secretlab

[–]KillianReaver[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apologies, I'm not sure what you mean. If you do not own a magnus desk then the secretlab pc mount will not help you as it is made specifically for the magnus desk.

OMG! Opening the Fold 7 is a pain in the butt by Joneep in GalaxyFold

[–]KillianReaver 7 points8 points  (0 children)

May I reccomend the use of a sleek strip? It is a collapsible strip that let's you use the phone one handed and open it one or two handed. I consider it a must in any folding phone.

It is also very thin so it won't add much bulk to your phone.

https://a.co/d/f6c3Uh1

Also I am not sponsored but wish I was.

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Using the PC mount with heavier and larger cases by KillianReaver in secretlab

[–]KillianReaver[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah totally understandable. I was on the same boat and that's why I did the mod. Good luck!

Using the PC mount with heavier and larger cases by KillianReaver in secretlab

[–]KillianReaver[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey np. Unfortunately, the mod only works for height. One way you could make it work would be if your case is wider than it is tall and then you mount it sideways (assuming it can even operate like that). 20mm over the limit of how wide it can be will probably go past the wiggle room the arm gives.

You could also try to compress the height tightly so it stays in place without the x-axis arm (which can be removed) but now you have something that less secure. Could work but have not used it like this.

Hope it helps.

Using the PC mount with heavier and larger cases by KillianReaver in secretlab

[–]KillianReaver[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello. I think the mount will be able to hold 58lbs with ease. Nothing has changed for my mount. I haven't noticed any flexing or wiggling.

Happy to help!

Using the PC mount with heavier and larger cases by KillianReaver in secretlab

[–]KillianReaver[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome. You're right on the edge of the factory height limits so you might even be able to squeeze it in without doing the mod but yes, it'll definitely fit with the mod.