lowprofile Posted February 21, 2009 Report Posted February 21, 2009 Just wanted to share my 2 from Narikaa as well. The black rubber actually fits real nice. Very nice black strap where can i get one? Thanks
numptyj Posted February 21, 2009 Report Posted February 21, 2009 Very nice black strap where can i get one? Thanks I picked up a 20mm black rubber from watcheden, not sure if they have used a 22mm strap in that picture though
tmeister Posted February 21, 2009 Report Posted February 21, 2009 I hope anyone can give us a piece of advice on how to do such a thing without *hurting* our dear POs. A video would be worth of our applause. relox Relox, well, I have changed many of my springbars on the Seikos and other and most were easy. I had a cheap Chinese made springbar depresser thing but it was useless. One day I observed my old watchmaker and he used a small pocket pen knife blade!!! So that is what I use now! haha! As for installing the bracelet, I used the same but had to first: fit the bottom springbar into its hole in the lug, carefully at the same time as holding the end link into position square on between the lug because there is no loose tolerance otherwise. Then the top springbar tip is depressed with the small thin blade and carefully not to scratch the lug side.....after 10 mins of trying to hold the end link flush into the space with the left fingers, the small knife blade presses down the springbar tip until it slides under the top lug, simultaneously with the left fingers applying pressure sidewards so that the springbar top will catch into the top lug hole! hahaha! bracelet backview... Orange 42mm version with a grey NATO . This model I ordered originally with the orange leather strap, which was easy to remove...
lowprofile Posted February 21, 2009 Report Posted February 21, 2009 I picked up a 20mm black rubber from watcheden, not sure if they have used a 22mm strap in that picture though What do you suggest for my 42.5 mm narikaa orange planet ocean the 20 mm or 22 mm black strap? Thanks again
hackR Posted February 21, 2009 Author Report Posted February 21, 2009 it's been a good week... i received a Longine Olympic series chrono and today a white dial A.Lange&Sohne Lange1...the Longine is fun and Lange1 is amazing... but alas, it will be a few more days to wait for my Thailand mailed package containing my Orange bezel'd PO and a VC Malte Retrograd...seriously, how nice a package to open with those two watches in there?!....it's tough to wait, but all good things come with time... nice pix, guys!...love my black bezel PO and can't wait for the orange one!... R-
digitalnrg Posted February 21, 2009 Report Posted February 21, 2009 What do you suggest for my 42.5 mm narikaa orange planet ocean the 20 mm or 22 mm black strap? Thanks again 22mm won't fit, although I have seen people managed to squeeze it in. The picture above I posted is a 20mm and it's actually for regular SMP, but fit Narikaa PO just fine.
relox Posted February 21, 2009 Report Posted February 21, 2009 @tmeister: Thank you very much for your help. Now I know (I think I know) how to do the dirty job when my watch arrives. If I do it quickly, I can take it for a walk that same day... The NATO strap looks amazing with the orange bezel PO. Good choice! I think I will have to get my orange version too, because most of you have both of them and a great advantage when maching your watch and your clothes. ;-) Now I understand why women have so many ear rings, shoes,... to match each situation and dress... See you,
Wayward Posted February 21, 2009 Report Posted February 21, 2009 Just wanted to share my 2 from Narikaa as well. The black rubber actually fits real nice. Is that gen rubber?
tmeister Posted February 21, 2009 Report Posted February 21, 2009 @tmeister: Thank you very much for your help. Now I know (I think I know) how to do the dirty job when my watch arrives. If I do it quickly, I can take it for a walk that same day... The NATO strap looks amazing with the orange bezel PO. Good choice! I think I will have to get my orange version too, because most of you have both of them and a great advantage when maching your watch and your clothes. ;-) Now I understand why women have so many ear rings, shoes,... to match each situation and dress... See you, Relox, Depending if your POs come installed with either Bracelet or other, take care in removing the bracelet. There is a small cutout for depressing the springbar but a small bladed tip will likely not fit into the slot to press the springbar down. Watchmakers usually have the right tool for this - or you can invest in buying a good quality one - so you have the 2 choices, do it yourself or take it in and have it done by a trusted watchmaker. A springbar tool usually has 2 sized ends or even some come with removal ends for other widths. Sometimes I try a pithing pin I kept from high school days Science! hahaha!
lowprofile Posted February 22, 2009 Report Posted February 22, 2009 22mm won't fit, although I have seen people managed to squeeze it in. The picture above I posted is a 20mm and it's actually for regular SMP, but fit Narikaa PO just fine. Great ill order the 20mm then. Thanks
sylar_watches Posted February 22, 2009 Report Posted February 22, 2009 have to say mine ranks up there with many of my seikos.....which is saying alot......!!! I was in two minds about pulling the trigger on this watch, but you have just conviced me. Good work Tmeister... I think i might try it on a 20mm Maratac Elite strap with either black or white stiching. It has been over six months since my last purchase so I can't wait to get hands on this.
tmeister Posted February 22, 2009 Report Posted February 22, 2009 I was in two minds about pulling the trigger on this watch, but you have just conviced me. Good work Tmeister... I think i might try it on a 20mm Maratac Elite strap with either black or white stiching. It has been over six months since my last purchase so I can't wait to get hands on this. thanks....I haven't tried the Elites but only use the Milspecs. Seen the Elites and they look good. As for the 42mm POs, please do your reading about them and the 4 generations, so you know what you are getting in advance. Just happens my friend bought the really good ones in China whilst there on business. Mine has AR, sapphire crystal, and I believe the ETA clone or DG4813 movement I am led to believe. The black version seems to have more AR blue coating than the orange bezel one, which run a bit slower...could use slight adjustment as it runs 60 seconds slower in 9 hours or so...(no real big deal to me). The bracelet will stay on the black model. I just installed the orange strap which I had originally ordered with the orange version and kinda like it now...no so loud as when I first wore it hahaha! Fresh photos today of it.. In this photo, the strap is orange but the camera metered the caseback only...
numptyj Posted February 22, 2009 Report Posted February 22, 2009 Is that gen rubber? 20mm rubber from watcheden
Wayward Posted February 22, 2009 Report Posted February 22, 2009 20mm rubber from watcheden Minus the metal nubbins I take it?
numptyj Posted February 22, 2009 Report Posted February 22, 2009 Minus the metal nubbins I take it? I don't know what that means But it comes with buckle and spring bars, if that relates to your question?
digitalnrg Posted February 22, 2009 Report Posted February 22, 2009 Is that gen rubber? No it's not gen. It's just regular SMP rubber and fits our Narikaa PO just fine.
Wayward Posted February 22, 2009 Report Posted February 22, 2009 I don't know what that means But it comes with buckle and spring bars, if that relates to your question? The end of the rep Seamaster rubber usually has a little metal nubbin on the part that meets the watch which does not allow fitting to PO's....as in the pic.
lowprofile Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 dremel to nubbin and problem solved
whitestripes Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 How long does the "royal mail" take to send a package to the US? I live in California, never had a package shipped from the UK.
tmeister Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 How long does the "royal mail" take to send a package to the US? I live in California, never had a package shipped from the UK. Usually 6 to 8 days from the UK.....
Wayward Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 dremel to nubbin and problem solved Not as simple as that...if you cut them off the strap wont stay tight to the watch once you bend it around your wrist.
givemestella Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 Hi, where is Narikaa? i emailed him and PMed him on sunday. Still no reply? I guess he's busy. But other people seem to be in contact with him and i have seen him online on this forum yesterday. Is he taking orders at the mo? im in the UK. I wonder if he's in the UK at the mo, does anyonme know? Also does he carry extra stock when in the UK? Thanks
relox Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 (edited) I guess he is busy, givemestella. Be patient and I guess he will contact you as soon as possible. Regarding his stock, I don Edited February 23, 2009 by relox
givemestella Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 (edited) Hi, have people being getting these reps for 65 euros as digitalnrg said he did in post #7. 65 euros seems alot better deal than 100 US Dollars to me?? Has anyone tried these in the shower or dare i say it swiming? Edited February 23, 2009 by givemestella
givemestella Posted February 23, 2009 Report Posted February 23, 2009 I guess he is busy, givemestella. Be patient and I guess he will contact you as soon as possible. Regarding his stock, I don
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