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Nice Fiddy/Strap combo. Can I ask where you got this strap? //Cheers

He he.. using my zoom feature in safari, I guess I can too... //Cheers P.S The 2813 looks completely different, correct? It has some sort of hole inside the rotor?

Greetings, I have said it several times before that I am not the greatest at modding and movement work. However, as I was driving home from work for some reason I felt my caseback on my steelfish come loose. I took this as an excellent opportunity to see what was inside. (Glad I didn't go swimming) I have read several threads lately about the differences between the 2813 and the 2824 but I never really found any good pictures comparing the two. I decided to snap a little picture and make sure the masses agree we have a 2824. My eyes might be failing me as I couldn't even with the help of a magnifying glass decipher the 2824. Do we agree this is an 2824? //Cheers

I couldn't agree more to what you are saying. I tend to stay with my regular collectors but the other day I ordered a Vintage Bond sub from Jay as I thought that he had a pretty close version of what I was looking for. I received an email that he mailed my piece on September 3rd and of course it arrived on the 5th. 2-3 days to the US is pretty quick. However, before ordering, I made sure to send a detailed picture of the model, the writing on the dial, and most importantly the bezel. The watch arrived today with the wrong bezel insert... Oh well... what are you going to do...? //Cheers

Thanks for all the replies... My vision is now a little clearer...

Kind of a silly question but perhaps I could poll the masses. I generally like straps that tuck inside the first and second holder comfortably. I actually think it looks better when the straps build up at the bottom. I know, kind of silly. My wristsize is around 7.25 so I don't have a huge wrist but I generally buy straps around 125x85. When I wear my Pams with this length, I buckle the strap almost all the way to the end (1 hole left) and about 3 cm tucked. I am about to buy some more expensive Toscanna straps and those are not made in my regular size above. They usually come in 120x85 and then the larger 130x85. I read somewhere that the Toscana straps are so thick that you should preferably choose a little bit longer strap. I just don't want it to be too long if you get my drift. Should I get the 130x85? //Cheers

Great Read... I educated myself... I guess I'll buy one as well... Thanks for the feedback...

It seems many collectors are now offering various versions of the 6538, 5508, etc. I don't know too much about the vintage Bond history, but I have read most of the articles on our board. It seems among our little club, that the 6538 is the model reference that closest refer to/known as the typical Bond. However, after checking out Nanuqs gens... or not... and other... it seems most of the 6538 are not red around the pearl area? Am I going blind? //Cheers

Monster on Bond!

Hopefully the holes weren't drilled in the wrong area. Many times they solve this by slightly bending the springbar with dental floss or similar to get them to snap in. Go for leather or rubber instead!

I believe Tyler has Big Pilot, a Fiddy, and Santos 100.

Did anyone catch what Brad Pitt wore in Oceans 13? Looked like a sub on his right hand?

That is so funny as I did the exact same thing. Living here in the US, it does take some time to gethis straps. This way I thought I could cut down some time. I got a little adjated with Howard as he really needs to remove those pictures or "make it appear" that he is still selling Eddie's stock on his site. I like Eddie's straps for a few reasons: 1) Softer 2) Better length for me (I actually don't have to tuck the end in) 3) Softer on the wrist

Perhaps a bad rep?

I still think it is some sort of Bvlgari Diagono...

Bvlgari!

I wouldn't get him anything as he will probably break the watch somehow and then ask you to fix it or get a refund. I have said it before... think twice before you get stuff for your friends.

Buy Apple stock now...

or search for breitling rubber on TZ. There is a guy that sells new stock there for $95 shipped... //Cheers

Greetings, I am a swede but I have been living here in the U.S for many years. My wife's grandfather gave us a very nice mechanical (weight) grandfather clock he indicated they bought in Germany many years ago. I have tried to determine the age of this thing for many years but I am not really sure of what to look for. According to her grandfather the piece can be anywhere from the late 1800's or early 1900's or even after the 1950's. I am not sure. I am enclosing some pictures of the piece itself but also of the tag inside the front door. I think it starts with the name of the watchmaker and then perhaps the city where it originated? Any other ideas? //Cheers

These aren't NATO's, but zulu straps. I have several of these... However, the new NATO style was just released per above by Maratac.

Yup... a few days ago I checked in at www.broadarrow.net and it seems more an more stores now have the orange NATO in stock. Hmmm.. and I have been looking for 6 months and when I make a post they magically show up all over the place in around 2 weeks...

I guess I can add a wristshot!

Greetings, Forgive me if this has been brought up before but I am not sure if my eyes are failing me here. I recently received the white dial Swiss version and for some reason the numerals and place markers to me look like they have a gold tint/color to them? I don't think I am losing my mind just yet but is anyone else seeing this? //Cheers