Hey Kostas
I'm a medical doctor, but Dermatology just wasn't my thing. I just put people to sleeep zzzz...
Might be some contact dermatitis may be from the case of the 187. But don't quote me on that.
Eddy
Unless you have the strap and see it in person and have it around your wrist it you cannot apprecitae the craftmanship of this strap. I have had almost evry strap come through my hands and this blows every strap away even the PAV 99. It is like the difference between the feel of a gen Panerai and a rep Panerai. There's just something different about the gen... same with the Strapmaster.
Eddy
Well you probably know what i'm gonna say. Get the 222. I think it is a beautiful watch and Andrew has it for a killer price right now. Some pics:
Eddy
That sux Gil. But Bruce is a good guy. I was corresponding with him a lot over their WWII vintage straps. Beauties but decided to go for the XaMas eventually. Still might pull the trigger eventually. Hope you get it straightened out soon.
Eddy
Unless the price is just too low to resist, I think I am happy with my 187 from EL. Keeping COSC specs right now. Even has individually numbered casebacks. I think I might have to pull my name from the list. Still if the price is right...
Eddy
I for one and I'm sure some others here feel that the strap is just as important as the watch. The XaMas is worth every penny to me especially if bought for less than retail prce. This particular one I got for $150 which is an incredible price. Once in a while you can find these bargains if you check out the P*** site often enough.
Eddy
No it is a 26mm but I have had it on a 222 which is 24mm so the leather is a little scrunched up. But Kostas is right I am waiting for a new 26mm XaMas.
Eddy
The 187 on my Tan XaMas. Used to be on my 222, but had to put it on my new baby at least until my new Dark Brown XaMas arrives.
How do you like Kostas??
Eddy
There is no AR that I can note. Also the lume is no better no worse than any other rep watch I have.But the sweep of the new Asian 7750 is as smooth as a baby's butt adn iot is keeping COSC time... +2sec in 24 hours. Hope this keeps up.
Eddy