Del 4,463 Posted April 3, 2020 Jackson mini- Fiddy homage today:- 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,304 Posted April 3, 2020 The Rolex morning watch followed by the VSF SMP for the afternoon (before I'd set the time again) The SMP is on a new rubber strap that @Howitzer made me aware of, this one: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/788515051/the-newest-2020-omega-seamaster-300?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=20mm+seamaster+rubber+strap&ref=sr_gallery-1-16&organic_search_click=1&frs=1&col=1 We were hoping it was the same one the TDs sell, (but cheaper). It has the updated hole shape - but it's not the same sadly. It's not bad quality wise, but the keeper doesn't have the notch that holds it in place like the TD ones - a non issue for me. However a big issue is the fit - it sits too high, way above the lugs. You don't notice it when glancing at the watch on the wrist, but if you look a tiny bit closer, it's a pretty shocking fit. As below: That said, it's still not bad and I'll be keeping mine on the watch. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howitzer 1,974 Posted April 3, 2020 1 minute ago, TheGingerFerret said: We were hoping it was the same one the TDs sell, (but cheaper). It has the updated hole shape - but it's not the same sadly. It's not bad quality wise, but the keeper doesn't have the notch that holds it in place like the TD ones - a non issue for me. However a big issue is the fit - it sits too high, way above the lugs. You don't notice it when glancing at the watch on the wrist, but if you look a tiny bit closer, it's a pretty shocking fit Ah bollocks, sorry it's not up to muster mate :( Thanks for taking one for the team though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,304 Posted April 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, Howitzer said: Ah bollocks, sorry it's not up to muster mate :( Not at all! I'm fairly satisfied with it. The side on photos don't reflect how it actually looks when on your wrist - it looks like the top photo - so all good. 6 minutes ago, Howitzer said: Thanks for taking one for the team though! You owe me forty squid. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 922 Posted April 3, 2020 4 hours ago, TheGingerFerret said: It should do!!! Beaut! 4 hours ago, Popperini said: What he said! 2 hours ago, RussP said: That's a good looking watch queen..........................just sayin' Cheers fellas, I went with a touch of class for the afternoon switch-up..... 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Popperini 17,900 Posted April 3, 2020 The locals are settling into the post apocalyptic lifestyle already.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mclarendude 8,008 Posted April 3, 2020 Who’s that bloke wearing my watch?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naswatch 426 Posted April 3, 2020 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchDog21 3,345 Posted April 3, 2020 On 01/04/2020 at 23:49, Nexus9 said: Okay, now THAT is an unusual watch. Handmade by a computer geek? Not sure if the watchmaker is a geek but is definitely is unique. Purchased it from hddwatches.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiquita Fanjita 1,782 Posted April 3, 2020 Not had anything on my wrist for over two weeks now. With being stuck at home, not really seen any point wearing a watch. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,304 Posted April 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, Chiquita Fanjita said: Not had anything on my wrist for over two weeks now. With being stuck at home, not really seen any point wearing a watch. GULAG!!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,752 Posted April 3, 2020 9 minutes ago, Chiquita Fanjita said: Not had anything on my wrist for over two weeks now. With being stuck at home, not really seen any point wearing a watch. Balls to that, it’s a good reason to wear more without fear of getting them smashed up... well it is for us proper grafters anyway, haven’t worn this in years!! 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarmaToBurn 1,419 Posted April 3, 2020 The original UN rubber strap tore on me last week so the watch will be living on my orange Borealis Isofrane style strap for the next while. Actually much more comfortable than the stock strap. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites