cvp3 2,103 Posted August 2, 2018 Just picked up a bunch of new straps from CheapNatoStraps and BluShark. Full disclosure, I am a sucker for 5 ring NATOS and I am surprisingly impressed with the BluShark "cheaper" straps, that after all discounts were about $5.50 apiece. Enough talk.....now we strap. Fifty Four 62mas homage. Came on a black/red rally strap that didn't fit the watches character. New NATO picks up the dial color and red accents.....me likey! Sharky Turtles. Surprisingly I just keep liking these watches more every day. New straps with PVD rings for PVD case and brushed rings for brushed case. Ahhh, I can sleep tonight without an OCD panic attack. Mondaine Quartz Chronograph that came on a cheap leather (probably vinyl) strap that just looks WAY better on a BluShark strap. Also have the Mondaine Stop2Go + backlight lumed hands watch coming on an equally ugly red vinyl strap and have another BluShark strap in waiting to ambush it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,750 Posted August 2, 2018 This is not the strap on I was expecting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,501 Posted August 2, 2018 This is not the strap on I was expecting.Same here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvp3 2,103 Posted August 2, 2018 (edited) Click bait...... Fake news...... Russian bot wrote this post..... Edited August 2, 2018 by cvp3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted August 2, 2018 Guess we all have twisted minds... I was already researching the accurate gif to post in here before even opening it... this should be posted in Sec8... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,285 Posted August 2, 2018 I demand pics of you getting fucked with a strap on!!!!! Fraud!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xpletiv 16 Posted August 2, 2018 Please have those^ sent to GB in a PM as it's dinner time here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior88 387 Posted August 3, 2018 Mmmmhmmm. Not the strap on I expected, either. Agreed on the PM'ing pics to GB. He gets off on that shite. I understand he already had his plumbing examined today........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted August 3, 2018 11 minutes ago, 88juniorfan said: Mmmmhmmm. Not the strap on I expected, either. Agreed on the PM'ing pics to GB. He gets off on that shite. I understand he already had his plumbing examined today........ I heard he got his nuts tightened but they are still leaking... or something like that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior88 387 Posted August 3, 2018 37 minutes ago, Glaude said: I heard he got his nuts tightened but they are still leaking... or something like that Tends to happen when you get older as I understand it..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted August 3, 2018 9 minutes ago, 88juniorfan said: Tends to happen when you get older as I understand it..... He requested help from a professional Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior88 387 Posted August 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Glaude said: He requested help from a professional I understand the professional left him dripping as well..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted August 3, 2018 13 hours ago, 88juniorfan said: I understand the professional left him dripping as well..... That's what happens when you don't request help from a good pro... Pickle was trying to help him in the SB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvp3 2,103 Posted August 3, 2018 For those of you familiar with my addiction....this was a bad month. 4 more watches in bound. In addition to the Mondaine above, I picked up a Vostok Diver and succumbed to 2 refurbs off ebay. A Bulova Lobster Chronograph and the Alpina Pilot Big Date Chronograph. Good deals. Bulova Accutron II Men's 98B252 UHF Lobster Chronograph - $144.28 $159.99 -$1.00 seller's promo -$12.72 8% ebay bucks-$1.99 befrugal 1.25% rebate$144.28 Link - > https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bulova-Accutron-II-Mens-98B252-UHF-Lobster-Chronograph-Red-Accents-45mm-Watch/263350400248?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2648 Alpina Startimer Big Date Chronograph - $217.99 $240.24 -$19.22 8% ebay bucks-$3.00 befrugal 1.25% rebate$217.99 Link - > https://www.ebay.com/itm/Alpina-Startimer-Grey-Dial-Textile-Strap-Mens-Watch-AL-372BBGR4S6/273072432729?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvp3 2,103 Posted August 6, 2018 (edited) New strap for an old favorite. Edited August 7, 2018 by cvp3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvp3 2,103 Posted August 14, 2018 VOSTOK arrived today. My first 24 hour watch, which is pretty cool. Love the dial, the lume, the case and the domed crystal. The crown is shite once you fully extend to time set. It's just super wobbly. The bezel rotates, but no clicks, just smooth. Finally the bracelet is crap as most stated it would be. I tried for 30 minutes and the pins would not release. Actually bent my sizing tool. Oh well, looks better on a NATO any way. Bought a super engineer bracelet for it, but thought better of it. Definitely worth the $67 I paid for an automatic diver with 24hr clock....but not a penny more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xpletiv 16 Posted August 15, 2018 Hmmmm, is that a vintage Vostok? And really 24hr? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvp3 2,103 Posted August 15, 2018 New model Vostok, and yes, definitely a 24 hour 31 jewel hand-winder. Nice movement and my first REAL 24 hour watch. All for under $67. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted August 16, 2018 On 15/08/2018 at 00:50, cvp3 said: The crown is shite once you fully extend to time set. It's just super wobbly. The bezel rotates, but no clicks, just smooth. Pretty much all my vintage Vostoks are like that. Do you have a link for that 24h Vostok ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xpletiv 16 Posted August 16, 2018 Should we DM you? I don't want to be a bother, but me thinks I must have that! Just need to sneak it in as I just ordered 2 cheapos for try out the other day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EBB 25 Posted August 16, 2018 for the people looking for the other thing.. https://lifehacker.com/the-beginners-guide-to-using-a-strap-on-1797402479 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvp3 2,103 Posted August 17, 2018 (edited) @Glaude Heres the link. He accepted $61 from me after some back and forth. Obviously start lower. Using befrugal and ebays current 8% makes my deal repeatable. https://m.ebay.com/itm/Russian-military-watch-VOSTOK-Komandirskie-Men-s-Fashion-650541/323379529569?item=323379529569&epid=20013986523 Edited August 17, 2018 by cvp3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted August 17, 2018 15 hours ago, cvp3 said: @Glaude Heres the link. He accepted $61 from me after some back and forth. Obviously start lower. Using befrugal and ebays current 8% makes my deal repeatable. https://m.ebay.com/itm/Russian-military-watch-VOSTOK-Komandirskie-Men-s-Fashion-650541/323379529569?item=323379529569&epid=20013986523 Thank you very much kind sir ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites