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Aero_Dave

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  1. Ploprof strap alternative

    in The Omega Area

    Posted

    On 8/13/2017 at 4:50 PM, astonjenks said:

    Bob

     

    I just bought another Ploppy with Swiss movement and got an even better Shark mesh with the removable links as per oem shark mesh and which allows the fitment of the correct deployant! It was similar money!.

     

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20-22-24mm-Silver-Stainless-Steel-Men-Solid-Shark-Mesh-Watch-Band-Strap-Bracelet/262746578529?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=561698700024&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

     



    AJ

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    Now that's a good looking watch right there ;-)

    Enjoy it AJ

     

    Dave...

  7. New Shark Mesh

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Looks better on it Dave , pray tell how long is that mesh? Does it come in XL ?

    MOAB, The large size is 167mm. Not sure if that's big enough for you, but they have different styles and some come in

    different sizes. You have to check each one on their size options.

     

    Dave...

  10. New Shark Mesh

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    So, as some of you may have read, I bought the Apple Watch. I decided I wanted a heavier Shark Mesh bracelet, over the Milanese Loop bracelet that came with it.

    So I ordered a Strap Code Retro Ploprof Shark Mesh Band, Polished 24mm. This one has the 'Seat Belt' buckle. It takes a little bit getting used to putting it on, but so far I like it a lot!

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    The bracelet is 83grams in weight, 4.0mm thick mesh & has 6 micro adjustable holes. I ordered the size I needed, 127mm x 145mm and it fits Perfect, using the middle micro adjustment hole. Its nice you can order 3 different sizes so you don't have to cut any links, hopefully.

    I think its well worth the cost. Ordered it last Tuesday, arrived today!

     

     

    Dave...

  11. For those that bought the Apple Watch..

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Nah, I don't need a Face Time Camera in mine. So far, I got no complaints with my Apple Watch.

    I know newer models will come out and if / when a newer model comes out that I think I'll need,

    then I'll just get it. Just like any other Smartphone. Sell-it on the secondary market and move-on.

     

    No big deal!

     

    BTW, if Apple is already saying sometime in 2016, it will most likely be very late in 2016 or early

    2017. Also the watch displayed in that ad (with the landscape timeface) is the new Watch OS2

    coming out soon. It's called Nighttime mode!

     

    Dave...

  12. Mont Blanc Pens

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I have a Gen MB 75th Anniversary pen and love it. I also have a really nice Rep MB George Bernard Shaw limited edition Roller Ball. I found the Schmidt ceramic roller insert #5888 fits this rep pen. The inserts do not have any threads on them and the original insert on the rep Shaw pen uses them. I found that I can just push and screw-in the inserts and the pen cuts the threads in the plastic insert and it’s a perfect fit. The pen is nice & heavy, Very Smooth insert makes writing a breeze. I’ll try to find out where I bought the pen from.

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    Dave...

  14. Apple Watch - My Perspective / Review

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Wrist shot?

    I like the link with Ikepod and the great strap options. I may have to bite soon too.

    Were you tempted to try one of the sub-$100 replicas first?

    Wrist Shot:

     

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    Yes, I tried the Pebble 1st just to see if this was something I'd really be interested in. But I quickly found the Pebble just

    sends a copy of a message to the watch, but you can't do anything with it. I guess if the Pebble even offered some 'Canned'

    replies that would be good. But they don't so I found the Pebble to be useless and wanted more. So I ordered the Apple and

    so far, its good (for me).

    Dave....

  16. Apple Watch - My Perspective / Review

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    OK, I’ll probably get bashed in here for this by the ‘purest’ , but I’d thought I would give My personal assessment of the new Apple Watch (for me). So I’ve had my new watch for 3 days and so far, I’m glad I bought it. I’ve seen many posting on different forums on people bashing anyone who would buy one. They spout-off many different reasons like these:

     

    High Price – Well most of us in here have spent Way more than this on a watch, including me. I’ve spent 5x as much on just a Stainless-Steel watch (Super Franken 16610) and that does nothing more than tell time.  But I don’t’ care, it’s what I like.

     

    The battery will die, then what – Just like any other Apple product, it will be replaceable. If not by Apple, there will be plenty of 3rd parties offering this service. I’ve already seen the Break-down video  of the watch and the battery will be replaceable.

     

    I already have a Smartphone, why do I need a Smartwatch -  Well for Me at least, I’ve already found that I can keep my phone either on my desk or in my pocket without looking at it. Now that may not be a convenient you want or need for the cost of the watch. But it is nice not needing to use the phone for most of my day.

     

    It will be obsolete in the next 12-18 months – Really, I don’t see why. Sure, Apple will come out with a newer model with more features, but so what. Don’t new watches come out every few years, or upgraded one’s. Do you feel you Must have the new one when it does? The way I see it, my Apple Watch will do tomorrow, everything it still does today and even more with additional 3rd party applications.

     

    So for me (so far) I love my new watch. Yes, to me it is a watch! I’ve loved watches all my life and I consider myself as a watch purest, but I also still consider the Apple watch, a watch. It’s a different kind of watch, but since it still tells time, it’s a watch. Plus it does so much more and for me, it’s worth having. We’ll see down the road if I’ve changed my mind in any way and if so, I will post another update. But so far I like it. I can control which emails I want to know about and then take a quick look at it, without pulling out my phone. I can reply too if needed. I can receive, send and reply to text messages without the phone. I can even make & receive phone calls. Now granted the speaker is small and not the highest quality sounding, but it is usable while driving and the person on the other end said I sounded just find too. Yes I know, I still have to have the iPhone with me (within Bluetooth range) but that’s ok to me.  Besides, since the watch can’t do Everything the phone can, your still goanna need one. At least for now until technology improves more.

     

    BTW, I bought the 42mm Stainless Steel with the Milanese loop band.

     

    Dave...

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  18. I need this pen

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Mike, great to hear from you again. Very glad your still with us too. Guys I have to say, if you can get one of Mike's pens, DO IT.

    I was lucky enough to hook-up with Mike back in late 2013. I received my Gator Jawbone pen and I was amazed at the quality of it.

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    Mike, I still use your pen, Everyday! Thank-you again for making such a wonderful writing instrument, but more like a true 'Work-of-Art'

    I'd love to get one your watch pens. It would be a treasured item to own.

    Take care Mike and stay in-touch!

    Dave...

  19. Is the smart-strap the answer for luxury watch brands?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I ran into a guy here a few weeks back in the cafe, checking his Smartwatch & Phone at the same time.

    I asked him what watch was he wearing, he said the Moto 360. Then I asked what exactly was he doing

    and he replied, checking to make sure his Smartwatch was in-sync with his phone. So what's the point

    of wearing a Smartwatch, if you still need to check your phone to make sure they are in-sync!

    I don't see the point of owning or wearing a Smartwatch!

     

    Dave...

  24. Doxa Black Lung for sale!

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I'm afraid this one may hang around for a while!! Not sure that any Doxas will bring that price except a pristine Conquistador or T-graph with box and papers.

    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

    Yeah, I really miss my T-Graph. Should have never sold that one, or the GMT Sharkhunter either.

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    Dave...

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