mickeyfinn52

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If I charge the lume well by placing it under a strong lamp for roughly 10 minutes the lume will last several hours. It does die out though after this, but it is still faint and readable in the dark, however relative to when it's strong, it looks unlumed. In regards to winding the watch all the way until the crown can not be wound anymore, how many winds does this usually take? I read somewhere on here that 25-30 winds is a "full-wind," but that doesn't last me an entire day, close to, but not the full day. So, how many winds roughly? 50?

Seems as though I have to wind the watch twice as much to make it last the entire day compared to when I first received it last week. Is this normal? When do you stop winding? I am not feeling much reistance at the end.

Hey, I am so sorry about not posting pictures yet, but I am waiting to borrow a friends camera and to receive my third strap, Greg Crazy Horse with black stitching. I'll do a photoshoot then. For anyone that is interested in the 111H that Davidsen offers I can tell you that the watch is beautiful. Davidsen is great to deal with and answered all my questions daily. The watch came in less than a week (to Canada) using standard shipping and arrived well packaged. There were no problems at customs. You'll need a 1.4mm precision flathead screwdriver to install the strap he packages seperately in the same box. The AR is generously applied, the lume is strong. Less than 5 minutes in the sun will give you a strong lume. The lume is consistent across the dial, including the hands. It is keeping good time and is right on par with my computer clock daily. I wind the watch roughly 30 times in the morning and that lasts the entire day, however it seems that the turning of the crown has lost some resistance, I guess it has now been "worked-in." 30 rotations no longer lasts the day. I'll keep working with it and let you guys know if this is a problem or normal. The crown is thick and the crownguard is nicely brushed. David has the pics on his site. The crownguard lever holds up in its position and comes down with a little pull. Just perfect. The cannon pinnion is long and flush with the upper hand. The sandwich dial is thick and you can notice it is definitely a sandwich dial. Some people have said that David's sandwich dial's are thin; this isn't. The "L SWISS MADE L" is still kind of close to the "6" and the perimeter of the dial. Like the gen, there is an equal amount of space between the "6" and the perimeter, but it's just smaller. The case is supposed to be 1:1, so I don't know why the space is smaller. To be honest though, it still looks good and the dial of the watch is sharp. The watch is heavy and well built. I have switched straps over a dozen times and the screws are not cheap and come in and out as they should. The strap I chose was a black leather strap with white stitching. The leather is maybe 3mm thick and is soft. Smells good too. It's definitely not a cheap strap and when I need to wear a black strap, I will wear this one. Very comparable to a BOB Vertigo IMO. I'll get pics up when my Greg Crazy Horse arrives. As to how this watch compares to the gen or past rep 111H models, others will chime in. This is my first rep.

No, I didn't get the bracelet, I got a black leather strap with white stitching. I am actually quite suprised at the quality of the strap, definitetly comparable to my BOB Vertigo strap. Pics will be posted soon! Thank you.

Hi all, I just received my 111H from Davidsen and it looks beautiful. I'm going to go out now and pick up a tiny screwdriver to play with some straps and take some pictures for you guys. Anyhow, which way do I wind the crown for power?

Hi all, do you think a 135/85 strap will be too long on a 7-3/8" wrist? The strap is a Greg Crazy Horse strap. Thanks.

Thank you.

Hi all, I was just on a website that sells straps and their text explaining strap sizes is all stuck together so I want to make sure I order the correct size. My wrist is 7-1/4" so should I be getting 125/75? Can I get away with a 135/85 or will it be too long? Thank you. Edit: I think I posted in the wrong forum again.. sh*t.

That's a nice strap too. Who makes it and what's the website? Thanks.

Ya, I was thinking that earlier as well. Well, I guess I now have to find a write-up on bleaching a strap.

Thanks guys, I'll check there tonight. I just purchased a Light Brown Vertigo BOB strap and it's just too consistent of a colour and too thin for me. Beautiful strap and the service was great too. I prefer the Greg straps from the pictures I see now though. If anyone wants a brand-new Vertigo Light Brown BOB strap for cheaper than what they sell for PM me.

I am trying to get a hold of Greg, however I think he's away. Anyhow, if anyone has a Greg Strap for sale or knows where I can get one I'd appreciate it. If this is the wrong forum for this kind of stuff.. sorry. Thanks. I guess to make this thread a little useful you can post up some pics of any Greg Straps for future info.

Wow! Those straps are beautiful. I just emailed Greg regarding several of his straps, but none are like the one I have pictured. Anybody else know where the strap pictured above comes from???

Thanks.. I am going to search through that site a bit more. In the meantime, anybody else recognize it?