What watch do you wear?

M.TEX said:
Could you tell me more about this knive....love the way it looks...
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Don't think you'll get an answer unless you specify which knife you're talking about.

M.TEX said:
Wow very cool watch and a good looking strap...well done!

Where I can get a strap like that? I had a link before of a knife supply co that used to sell
Unusual type of animal sking for knife work ( or what ever you want to do ) but lost the link...
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I got mine from OfficialTime, they ship from Hong Kong.

Two things you should know though:
1) It doesn't come with a buckle, you'll have to buy your own separately(check the size to make sure it matches).
2) It's designed for specific models of watches, so you might need to do some sanding like I did in order to make sure it fits. I'd also have something to polish it with in order to match the finish on the rest of the strap. And being a true knife nut, I used my knife sharpener to do all that:thumbup:.
 
Piso Mojado said:
Assuming you mean stingray :)

You can look here, but probably not order

http://internationalwatchman.com/

A very old-fashioned site, you order by phone (preferred) or email and orders from outside the US pay by bank check or bank wire in US funds. That's not good for you in Brazil, unless you have a friend here to order for you and reship.

Hadley-Roma sold stingray men's straps, model MS826. Not in their latest catalog, but some dealers have old stock.

This guy sells stingray straps, probably the same ones Hadley-Roma rebranded:

http://www.strappedfortime.com/shop/item.aspx/stingray-watch-band-strap/215/
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You ever buy from them directly or know anyone who did?

I only ask because the first "stingray" strap I bought was from a US shipper on eBay for around $30. I was really annoyed that the dye came off so easily after a couple of days in some spots, then noted that there were some flattened parts of it as well. So I did the fire test and the thing melted away like butter.

After that, I looked around watch forums for dealers that people have used personally, and came to the one I used, as well as a guy who home makes them(also in Hong Kong) for about $135 per strap.

I don't know if you can actually get a genuine one for around $30, since the entire skin that it's cut from costs only $100. But from what I understand, the stuff is difficult to work with since the "pearls" are very hard.
 
Noctis3880 said:
You ever buy from them directly or know anyone who did?

I only ask because the first "stingray" strap I bought was from a US shipper on eBay for around $30. I was really annoyed that the dye came off so easily after a couple of days in some spots, then noted that there were some flattened parts of it as well. So I did the fire test and the thing melted away like butter.

After that, I looked around watch forums for dealers that people have used personally, and came to the one I used, as well as a guy who home makes them(also in Hong Kong) for about $135 per strap.
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I've bought straps from International Watchman and Strapped for Time, but not stingray. It's cool but it's not for me. Thinking about getting one for my wife.

International Watchman is good if your expectations are realistic. They sell a $39 crocodile strap with "MSRP $129.95." This is not a $130 strap, but IMO as good as no-name straps that sell for $60.

Strapped for Time is one of the better dealers I've used. IMO their advertising copy is hyped but their photographs are realistic.

I'm not a jobber or a merchant, so I've never bought directly from Hadley-Roma. I have their straps on three or four watches. IMO they are hard to beat in the $17–$27 price range. For a factory-made exotic leather strap, I would look at Hirsch and Di-Modell first. Hirsch does stingray, but for their price you may as well go custom. It's not in Hadley-Roma's latest catalog, but Amazon is selling old stock for $60. Their photographs look just like the straps at Strapped for Time, which sells them for $60.

Nothing from a factory can match the quality of a skilled artisan's workshop.

Noctis3880 said:
I don't know if you can actually get a genuine one for around $30, since the entire skin that it's cut from costs only $100. But from what I understand, the stuff is difficult to work with since the "pearls" are very hard.
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Not doubting you on this, but it must be a low demand item. With their stingers removed, rays are as easy to farm as catfish. I've petted many a ray at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota. (Also stepped on them in the wild, lucky not to be stung.) They feel like wet mouse pads. Nice little animals and I hope they are killed humanely. Try making your own, not impossible but you need good tools: the leather is very tough. "cfried" is a hide dealer on the big auction site.
 
Omega Speedmaster Professional. If it survived on the moon outside of the spacesuit, I guess it will survive here. Bought it for myself when I turned 40. Wear it almost everyday and I just turned 50.
 
Citizen Eco-Drive Nighthawk WR200. Never needs winding or batteries. The face of the watch is a solar cell. I got this watch from a factory repair center when the old dive watch I sent in could not be fixed do to lack of parts.

 
After about a decade or so, you will need to change the rechargeable battery inside of a Citizen Eco-Drive. I love my Citizen BM7080-03E. But their marketing line of never needing a battery is just B.S.
 
Casio GW-A1000 today.

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I've been wearing this Eco-Drive, in the past few days. I hope it holds up in the long run, I realize there's some marketing stigma, but I think solar is sorta the future for watches. If it'll last 10 years or so, that'd be great, if the replacement cells aren't too spendy.
 
whetrock said:
I've been wearing this Eco-Drive, in the past few days. I hope it holds up in the long run, I realize there's some marketing stigma, but I think solar is sorta the future for watches. If it'll last 10 years or so, that'd be great, if the replacement cells aren't too spendy.
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Treat it properly and it will last 5-10 years. Right now it can cost up to $100 to have the cell replaced, I just had one replaced in my third eco-drive.

The specs on these watches say they will last weeks without light, but for best power cell life you should give the watch a good amount of light every day. If you are wearing it then that is fine, if you have it stored at home just store it some place that it gets some light rather than putting it in a dark drawer.
 
Well shoot, I'm kinda having high expectations for solar I guess, but I keep it in a well lit area, and I really just like the looks of this one aside from the movement, it looks good IMO, on nearly any NATO. It's sorta a fun watch for me, but I'm having a hard time disregarding Autos, and mechanicals, though even as much hope as I have in the future of solar.
 
I have a simple 24 hour watch. My dad was military and we lived on many different bases. I gt used ta the military time early in life and IT'S can't get away from it.
 
Wore this for about five years... Through out SE Asia all last year...
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Got home to the USA last April and saddled up with this (Leaving again for SE Asia)
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Citizen EI4010-52Z

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The bracelet was a junker with no micro-adjustment holes. Don't you hate that? My wife spared me the aggravation of trying to fit it: she despises steel bracelets and refuses to wear them.

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I think it looks much better on aquamarine lizard.

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Modeled by my better half, Pisa Mojada.

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Around the house/work:
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Rolex Submariner-C

Now, for the past many years I have been wearing a Pathfinder PAG40 for hiking/backpacking/camping. Anytime I am in rough environments, it has been my go to watch:

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Unfortunately, I decided to change the batteries in it myself after many years of hard use. I managed to change the batteries and get the watch working, but in my attempt to fix a sticky button I broke the sensor connection and pretty much trashed the watch. So, you know what that means, good excuse for a new watch. This time it is the newer model with a solar cell, the PAG240. It arrived today:

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In general, I am not a big fan of digital watches, but I absolutely love the Casio Pathfinder/Protrek watches. :thumbup:
 
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