projectologist Posted September 16, 2014 Report Posted September 16, 2014 I've waited a long time before deciding to finally buy one of these straps... they don't come up FS very often. 27mm is the width OP used most often for their 6152/1's and most instruments worn when diving.
ogladio Posted September 16, 2014 Report Posted September 16, 2014 Magnificent strap. Am looking for a 27mm strap for my Welded lug project. Could you clarify, is this vintage Kostas 6152 - or... Something else?
projectologist Posted September 16, 2014 Author Report Posted September 16, 2014 Yes it's from Kostas, his 1:1 grail strap. He can't make anymore at the moment until he finds another hide of the same leather. Some of the PAM vintage watches on a exhibit at Harrods this month are mounted on these straps. A real honor for Kostas.
panermaniac Posted September 16, 2014 Report Posted September 16, 2014 Very nice! Was that the one for sale on Paneristi? Whatchya going to put it on???? pics - pics!
panermaniac Posted September 16, 2014 Report Posted September 16, 2014 now I see that one was a 26/26 - but gorgeous, too! http://www.network54.com/Forum/353393/thread/1410560197/last-1410560197/FS-+Kostas+vintage+Grail+strap+26-26+150-90+---+price+drop
projectologist Posted September 16, 2014 Author Report Posted September 16, 2014 I found my strap on Kostas' Facebook page. All of the current available straps FS are pictured there. They go fast, so check his page often. 1
projectologist Posted September 16, 2014 Author Report Posted September 16, 2014 +2 It's going on a 6152/1 build I sold and am getting back. It has a gen T25 plexi (not the service version) and the kbiz/merlin699 dial. Still one of the best dials ever made.
ogladio Posted September 16, 2014 Report Posted September 16, 2014 Rare bird indeed with that dial! How does one separate service from non-service t25? Am looking at one in one of those sealed plastic bags with red text for like $400...
projectologist Posted September 16, 2014 Author Report Posted September 16, 2014 (edited) Rare bird indeed with that dial! How does one separate service from non-service t25? Am looking at one in one of those sealed plastic bags with red text for like $400... In the individual red bags is the service version. Not quite as thick as the original and the edge distortion is a little different as well as the side-view profile... subtle differences. The originals came in tubes of a dozen or more with each one wrapped individually with tissue. I found the DSN plexi to be closest to the original. I'll post comparison pics of DSN next to gen when I get home. The currnt crop of molded plexi still magnify to some degree and have a little too much edge distortion. The DSN is better than all of them. Edited September 16, 2014 by projectologist
blackoyster Posted September 26, 2014 Report Posted September 26, 2014 I like the strap!!! Send from comandantes
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