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I believe the blue lume is correct as it is a diving watch. Check the B&R forum as I'm sure there's been some wristies posted on there

I won't hold my breath... lol

That one from Lingling is great - I've got one and the movement feels great - little bit rough when adjusting the GMT hand but date changes are fine, as it adjusting the time

Bracelet is good quality, watch feels like a quality piece overall!

I'm not sure if it's mineral glass, I can only assume so at the price, but it's not a green-tint, whatever

One of the ones on the face?

You might have some luck if you ask all the dealers, but for such a small item it may not be worth their while, even if you order, say, 4 as spares.

Also, I would imagine that there might be different screw thread sizes in the different models - I know that the strap lug screws seem to differ between different models available, and none seem to be the gen 1.3mm hex head...

Hope you can find something!

Ok, I've been looking around and struggling to find anything off the shelf still...

But I have found that apparently Shell Cordovan leather is excellent, and is found on Nomos (Glashutte??) watches:

http://www.watchtalkforums.info/forums/original-ball-watch-forum/3469-shell-cordovan-strap.html

Such a strap looks more obtainable than a gen Senator Sixties strap, as Glashutte seems a bit high end to be flogging stuff online to random people! I'm not sure I could blag it in a shop either... lol

I do like the original strap though:

http://glashutte.watchprosite.com/show-forumpost/fi-7/pi-3385206/ti-550436/s--4/

but the alternative is also nice!

http://glashutte.watchprosite.com/show-forumpost/fi-7/pi-3387126/ti-550436/s--24/

Either way, I think a custom strap from a chap on here will be much cheaper! lol

Get well soon, Sixx!

Anything for some women in uniform

Really? It's not long been out, has it?

That's a shame if it's discontinued

Dammit, no shipping outside US...

I've got a couple of reviews I need to do so will endeavour to get them done on my forthcoming time off!

Awesome, thank you very much for the pictures I was wondering what the buckle was supposed to look like!

As you say, getting a match with the gen will prove difficult so I will have to check out all the strap makers to see what they offer. I fear a decent one will cost more than the watches!

I'm curious as to whether anyone who has had a DLC upgrade has experienced a subsequent failure...

I've purchased a few unused seconds-at-six movement from Concepta, and I'm thinking about performing the DLC upgrades, so they can just be directly installed in these Portos.

Would that be DLC + graphite?

I think you may well have a market for such an offer as they would be cheaper than a gen movement and would fix a lot of broken Portos!

Would you be allowed to start a 'guaging interest' thread to see? You could take a deposit for the cost of the DLC work so you're not out of pocket, and if people default on paying for the end product, you could still sell the finished movements at no real loss to yourself

Looks great! That strap looks substantial but not over-done

So I got my Glashuttes through the other week and I love them

However, the standard cheap rep straps do them no justice at all...

Are gen straps available? I dread to think how much they'll be if they are

Or are there any good alternatives?

Any help gratefully received!

IWC Portuguese 1939?

All the Sinn reps that came out?

When did the Omega Railmaster XXL come out?

And the panda dial Ebel that I can't remember the full name of?

This watch has, somehow, completely passed me by until I saw a wristy today - and now I want one... lol

This post is perfect for helping determine what those of us with less Breitling knowledge than others need to be looking for when we buy!

Thank you for taking the time to compile it, it's very much appreciated!

According to Tritec, production results in a small quantity of C3 which has brighter glow and is longer lasting than the rest, they separate this from the other stuff, add 50% to the price, and people like me buy it to test it out... I think it's just variability in production like you suggest.

How strange!

I wonder if they are researching why this happens, and then working out how to apply it to all their lume!

Cool, thanks for the informative post!

How exactly does the production produce some 'better' than others? Just variability of the production process?

Do you stock this is all colours?

Nice

Just wondering... Why does the dial have Swiss T<25 when it doesn't appear to have any lume on it?

Nice pics, thanks for taking the time

Can't wait for mine to arrive!

Did you get the BK version?

New arrival this weekend:

Shoulda bought an N900

Thanks BT

TWL: Do you think that Chinese industry will try to fill the gap?

MG: With regards to Sellita, there are no business relationships in the pipe-line with any Chinese company, however good they may be. We defend and believe in the

My opinion- If price is a concern, I would advise that you just save your cash until you're ready to pay the price for a WM9. Don't waste your money on cheaper alternatives; you'll only be disappointed and you'll be putting off the inevitable.

+1 on that sentiment.

"You buy cheap, you buy twice."

Save harder - it will be worth the wait!!

I've wondered this too - the rep straps look good but are too plasticky, and I've yet to see a good OE-look aftermarket strap on them

Do they exist, without going gen strap??