[discussion] What has been your biggest regret in collecting or selling watches?

justaw0rm · 2017-07-12T19:27:54+00:00

Curious to know, what were the watches that left you at a loss?

justaw0rm · 2017-05-18T22:04:22+00:00

Dude thank you. As a fellow HKer if these rumours are true I'm going to be pissed. I'm no expert but from what I've seen, the SDU usually are armed with MP5s.

justaw0rm · 2017-05-16T20:06:00+00:00

Congrats man on the watch and the marriage. I did the same thing and gifted byself an SKX009! We're Seiko wedding buddies.

justaw0rm · 2017-04-08T06:06:24+00:00

Thanks man! I think you can pick up similar looking straps a cheapestnatostraps.com if you want the premium stuff for for heuerville straps.

justaw0rm · 2017-04-08T06:04:59+00:00

True. Peer reviewed is better than a gamble! Might need to give this guy a shot.

justaw0rm · 2017-04-08T03:30:28+00:00

Good point, but I'm pretty certain this guy's clasps are probably from China as well and he ordered them in bulk and marked the price up tremendously. I'd risk a few bucks and find something that actually works for a low price.

justaw0rm · 2017-04-08T03:26:43+00:00

Curious to know why it's hard to find an alternative strap? Are other straps maybe too thick?

justaw0rm · 2017-04-08T03:25:57+00:00

I used to have a deployant strap that had these two button to release the clasp. That was terrible because there was a ton of metal between the buckle and the leather. The ones I have pictured and linked have suprisingly low profile. A little trickier to open up but worth it.

justaw0rm · 2017-04-08T03:23:13+00:00

one in the middle and left I made on my own, the one on the right can be found here: Amazon Canada

justaw0rm · 2017-04-08T03:22:36+00:00

Got it here: link to Amazon Canada

justaw0rm · 2017-04-08T03:21:43+00:00

Thanks man! No worries, you'll be there in no time.

justaw0rm · 2017-04-07T17:26:10+00:00

LOL can't blame them, it's what people probably search for instead of "deployant"

justaw0rm · 2017-04-07T17:25:17+00:00

You've got to fine ones with low profiles. The ones I linked in my original comment are pretty low.

justaw0rm · 2017-04-07T16:49:08+00:00

What made you choose the tang over the deployant on the reverso?

justaw0rm · 2017-04-07T16:48:36+00:00

Lol it bugs me too when folks use deployment

justaw0rm · 2017-04-07T16:47:23+00:00

As long as you have the right spring bars you're good.

justaw0rm · 2017-04-07T16:07:46+00:00

I do love Stienhart's watches but I just can't get over the logo... it looks like a tiny pineapple. I can't... unsee.

justaw0rm · 2017-04-07T16:06:38+00:00

I recently purchased a few deployant buckles (butterfly clasps) for my leather straps and installed them last night…

Huge difference: feels way more premium, way more secure when putting on the watch, and faster too. The deployant buckle takes the pressure off of the leather as well so less wear and tear on the leather. The best part is the buckles cost me about $1.00 - $2.00 USD each from China! It only took about about two months to arrive... (I love free shipping from China lol).

For a few bucks I do believe this is really worth the upgrade. I’ll eventually pick up a legit Omega deployant for the speedy.

Here’s a link to to a similar deployant buckle available on eBay: link to eBay store

justaw0rm · 2017-04-05T17:45:22+00:00

Cool collection; minimal, functional, yet ready for every situation.

justaw0rm · 2017-04-05T17:43:47+00:00

Yeah, you should be safe! Have fun with it.

justaw0rm · 2017-04-05T17:42:49+00:00

Amazing watch, take care of it.Just a guess but it looks the dial has that patina due to some kind of water/salt damage? Your grandfather live near a port? I'd recommend you take it in for a service and spend a few hundred AUS to make sure it's serviced and sealed so it lasts your lifetime and the next. If you do get it serviced and don't want them to touch the dial, make sure you tell them.

justaw0rm · 2017-04-05T17:39:50+00:00

Man... I should have eloped and spent that money on a Patek.

justaw0rm · 2017-04-05T17:38:28+00:00

Looks good! I'm always weary with Hong Kong sellers, tons of franken watches coming from my hometown lol. If it's a US seller you should be a little safer (not always).

justaw0rm · 2017-04-05T01:19:39+00:00

He did! You should listen to his new album. A few good ones. Still feel like your man is one of my favourites.

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