subzero1 Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Just a couple of before and after pics of my Inge. I bought it from EL on the metal bracelet, and I liked it "OK", but it seemed a bit plain to me: Part of the problem was the crystal was really reflective, and the texture on the dial tended to get washed out, causing the watch to lose some of it's character. So, I sent off the crystal to get an AR coating on both sides (thanks chieftang!). In the meantime I ordered a nylon strap to try, figuring it would match and highlight the texture of the dial. And that's exactly what happened. Got the Crystal back yesterday, re-assembled everything, put on the new strap, and I really love the watch for the first time since I've owned it. The texture of the dial really "pops" in person, and it just has much more presence on the wrist now: Unfortunately the pics don't quite capture the magnitude of the change, but the overall "feel" of the watch is now much, much closer to the gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rxus Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Very nice, I'm not a big fan of straps regardless of material but this design on your looks excelent specially since it matches the dial so well. Much props to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_uk Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 ^what he said^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 I like the strap. I may have to order one. I do prefer the bracelet (because it's such a nice and well made bracelet compared to most reps), but the strap is a nice way to change things up. I agree that the pics don't really capture the AR... pics never do though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanerich Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 I like the strap. I may have to order one. I do prefer the bracelet (because it's such a nice and well made bracelet compared to most reps), but the strap is a nice way to change things up. I agree that the pics don't really capture the AR... pics never do though. What he said. Damn, now I wish I had got AR for my Inge . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 Great stuff. I would like to be a part of the next AR batch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 Great stuff. I would like to be a part of the next AR batch. Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellomen Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Me too. Ditto!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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