hsmooth 0 Posted June 21, 2014 I have spent the last 1 and 1/2 hour, reading this thread…. does that make a me a weirdo or part of you guys? :( lol Here's my contribution, though: This combination of "Nato-Newman" amazes me This is one of the "most talked about" Rollies Pic quality sucks..but an A for effort :P Wil, damn I like the look of this daytona on that nato! Where did you buy the leather nato from with gold hardware? http://www.cheapestnatostraps.com The left column is the main menu; you can either click on gold NATO, or leather NATO for both silver and gold. They don't have 19mm - just 18mm and 20mm, so either shave down a 20, or thread-wrap an 18. Or just live with the small gap like I plan to do. hmm...thread wrap?? like literally wrap some thread around the empty spot on the spring bar? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted June 21, 2014 I have spent the last 1 and 1/2 hour, reading this thread…. does that make a me a weirdo or part of you guys? :( lol Here's my contribution, though: This combination of "Nato-Newman" amazes me This is one of the "most talked about" Rollies Pic quality sucks..but an A for effort :P Fear not buddy, you're one of us! Frankly I've been wondering why we haven't seen more photos of your collection in here! You been holding out on us? Come on man, show us your wares!!! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyckid 0 Posted June 21, 2014 I have spent the last 1 and 1/2 hour, reading this thread…. does that make a me a weirdo or part of you guys? :( lol Here's my contribution, though: This combination of "Nato-Newman" amazes me This is one of the "most talked about" Rollies Pic quality sucks..but an A for effort :P Love the dial on that Big Red Daytona, where's it from buddy? Got it from an M2M sale. I was after this watch for months. Thx much mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyckid 0 Posted June 21, 2014 I have spent the last 1 and 1/2 hour, reading this thread…. does that make a me a weirdo or part of you guys? :( lol Here's my contribution, though: This combination of "Nato-Newman" amazes me This is one of the "most talked about" Rollies Pic quality sucks..but an A for effort :P Fear not buddy, you're one of us! Frankly I've been wondering why we haven't seen more photos of your collection in here! You been holding out on us? Come on man, show us your wares!!! DC I'm still after that nice strap of yours. You said you got it from B&S? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frazzle 5 Posted June 21, 2014 Tried my Air King strap on the Daytona, looks nice but can't wait for my other one to arrive! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ishmael 92 Posted June 21, 2014 I have spent the last 1 and 1/2 hour, reading this thread…. does that make a me a weirdo or part of you guys? :( lol Here's my contribution, though: This combination of "Nato-Newman" amazes me This is one of the "most talked about" Rollies Pic quality sucks..but an A for effort :P Wil, damn I like the look of this daytona on that nato! Where did you buy the leather nato from with gold hardware? http://www.cheapestnatostraps.com The left column is the main menu; you can either click on gold NATO, or leather NATO for both silver and gold. They don't have 19mm - just 18mm and 20mm, so either shave down a 20, or thread-wrap an 18. Or just live with the small gap like I plan to do. hmm...thread wrap?? like literally wrap some thread around the empty spot on the spring bar? Atta boy Wil - nice to see those beauties out in public! And ya - I heard that from somewhere here... I think maybe on this thread - someone wrapping the gaps with thread. Never done this myself and frankly the space doesn't bother me. Didn't bother James Bond either, by the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyckid 0 Posted June 21, 2014 I have spent the last 1 and 1/2 hour, reading this thread…. does that make a me a weirdo or part of you guys? :( lol Here's my contribution, though: This combination of "Nato-Newman" amazes me This is one of the "most talked about" Rollies Pic quality sucks..but an A for effort :P Wil, damn I like the look of this daytona on that nato! Where did you buy the leather nato from with gold hardware? http://www.cheapestnatostraps.com The left column is the main menu; you can either click on gold NATO, or leather NATO for both silver and gold. They don't have 19mm - just 18mm and 20mm, so either shave down a 20, or thread-wrap an 18. Or just live with the small gap like I plan to do. hmm...thread wrap?? like literally wrap some thread around the empty spot on the spring bar? Atta boy Wil - nice to see those beauties out in public! And ya - I heard that from somewhere here... I think maybe on this thread - someone wrapping the gaps with thread. Never done this myself and frankly the space doesn't bother me. Didn't bother James Bond either, by the way. Thanks Ish and what is this "space" you guys speak of? Seems like it hasn't bother me at all that I have not noticed it :dunno: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted June 21, 2014 I'm still after that nice strap of yours. You said you got it from B&S? Lol, I love you very much Will but there's no way I'm letting you have my B&S strap, that's going on my 5513 when it comes back from Matej! If you're talking about the strap JohnGmade for me I don't think you'd want it, it's worn and it's too small for me (and I have a 6.5 inch wrist so unless you have serious pencil wrist there's no way it'd fit)! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyckid 0 Posted June 21, 2014 I'm still after that nice strap of yours. You said you got it from B&S? Lol, I love you very much Will but there's no way I'm letting you have my B&S strap, that's going on my 5513 when it comes back from Matej! If you're talking about the strap JohnGmade for me I don't think you'd want it, it's worn and it's too small for me (and I have a 6.5 inch wrist so unless you have serious pencil wrist there's no way it'd fit)! DC I'm talking about the one with the nice pattern texture mate. Refer me to the website Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted June 21, 2014 The space people are talking about Will is the gap either side between the strap and the lug when you buy an 18mm strap instead of a 19mm (coz not many straps come in 19mm and B&S are always sold out of the 19). The alternative is to squeeze a 20mm on but I tried this and didn't like how it looked, felt like it would ruin my nice pricey B&S strap so I didn't risk it again! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted June 21, 2014 I'm still after that nice strap of yours. You said you got it from B&S? Lol, I love you very much Will but there's no way I'm letting you have my B&S strap, that's going on my 5513 when it comes back from Matej! If you're talking about the strap JohnGmade for me I don't think you'd want it, it's worn and it's too small for me (and I have a 6.5 inch wrist so unless you have serious pencil wrist there's no way it'd fit)! DC I'm talking about the one with the nice pattern texture mate. Refer me to the website Here ya go mate... http://bulangandsons.com/product/bs-vintage-hand-made-suede-leather-strap-19-mm-6/ Get one while they're in stock coz they sell out pretty regularly! But these are 20mm so won't quite fit right for a vintage Daytona!! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted June 21, 2014 Sorry to post it again, but I wore the FrankenTona today and I just fucking LOVE this watch... DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ishmael 92 Posted June 21, 2014 Sorry to post it again, but I wore the FrankenTona today and I just fucking LOVE this watch... DC Do NOT be sorry! Post from as many angles as you like. This is vinTona PORN, remember? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyckid 0 Posted June 21, 2014 Sorry to post it again, but I wore the FrankenTona today and I just fucking LOVE this watch... DC It looks just lovely mate! And thanks for the clarification on the "space" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hsmooth 0 Posted June 21, 2014 Just got this watch in today. I don't think it's a totally accurate "vintage" milgauss, but it was vintage-inspired. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pseudonym 0 Posted June 21, 2014 Did I tell everyone I bought the B&S Newman Faststrap?? Oh yes... That just happened!! How you like them apples...?? P.s. Mojitos & Long Island ice tea's are not user friendly... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hsmooth 0 Posted June 21, 2014 Did I tell everyone I bought the B&S Newman Faststrap?? Oh yes... That just happened!! How you like them apples...?? P.s. Mojitos & Long Island ice tea's are not user friendly... Is that the one that's like a bund strap?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted June 21, 2014 Sorry to post it again, but I wore the FrankenTona today and I just fucking LOVE this watch... DC Lovely piece DC. What non out of the box additions does it have? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pseudonym 0 Posted June 22, 2014 Did I tell everyone I bought the B&S Newman Faststrap?? Oh yes... That just happened!! How you like them apples...?? P.s. Mojitos & Long Island ice tea's are not user friendly... Is that the one that's like a bund strap?? Yes sir. Finest Italian croc... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conex 0 Posted June 22, 2014 Lovely collection NYCkid, thanks for sharing. Really like the PN with the Nato. Gonna steal that idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted June 22, 2014 Did I tell everyone I bought the B&S Newman Faststrap?? Oh yes... That just happened!! How you like them apples...?? P.s. Mojitos & Long Island ice tea's are not user friendly... Haha, you crack me up! I'm quite jealous of the Newman Faststrap though, it's a lovely looking piece but for the same price I could buy a whole 'nother Paul Newman Daytona lol! PS: I freaking love Mojitos, but so few places can actually make a good one!!! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted June 22, 2014 Just got this watch in today. I don't think it's a totally accurate "vintage" milgauss, but it was vintage-inspired. Yeah, we may have to introduce some ground rules here, NYCKID also posted a few that weren't really vintage!! For me classification as vintage requires a four digit reference number, with a few exceptions, but generally speaking that's a good guide, so 5513, 1665, 1676, 6265 etc... DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted June 22, 2014 Sorry to post it again, but I wore the FrankenTona today and I just fucking LOVE this watch... DC Lovely piece DC. What non out of the box additions does it have? Thanks a Robin! It's had the 6 o'clock subdial gear and pin moved up to the correct position and a gen spec dial fitted, plus slimmer crown and shaved down the plexi so it sits lower on the dial as the rep plexi sits way too high out the box! Doesn't sound a lot but it makes a huge difference to the look and feel! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conex 0 Posted June 22, 2014 Just got this watch in today. I don't think it's a totally accurate "vintage" milgauss, but it was vintage-inspired. Yeah, we may have to introduce some ground rules here, NYCKID also posted a few that weren't really vintage!! For me classification as vintage requires a four digit reference number, with a few exceptions, but generally speaking that's a good guide, so 5513, 1665, 1676, 6265 etc... DC Yes I agree. They have to be rep or gen vintage Rolexes with the four digit reference number (exceptions would be perhaps the 16750 and perhaps 16660). I'd like to keep everything in one thread for reference for people in future. It would be handy actually if we started quoting the reference number for search engine purposes as well. Not set in stone but generally watches manufactured over 30 yrs ago or so. My bad for not stipulating this when I started the thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pseudonym 0 Posted June 22, 2014 Did I tell everyone I bought the B&S Newman Faststrap?? Oh yes... That just happened!! How you like them apples...?? P.s. Mojitos & Long Island ice tea's are not user friendly... Haha, you crack me up! I'm quite jealous of the Newman Faststrap though, it's a lovely looking piece but for the same price I could buy a whole 'nother Paul Newman Daytona lol! PS: I freaking love Mojitos, but so few places can actually make a good one!!! DC Hmmm apologies for my drunken antics. Very dangerous to have access to this place whilst under the influence. I hear you that the faststrap is a little price but it'll serve all my Tona's if I want a bit of leather. I've bought both steel & gold hardware to compliment each watch. Ahh yes, the Mojitos. The bar we were at make a cracking mojito. They have a nice rum selection to try when partaking in a bit of mojo. Last night the order consisted mostly of Dominico Rum & a little fresh ginger in there also. Smashing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
