[warpdriver]

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Originally Posted by adriatikfan The reason being - I like the watch but not the bracelet - I would prefer a leather strap. Is the bracelet fitted to the watch in such a way that a leather strap would look odd or would not even fit?

There are lots of people that change their bracelet for straps. There is nothing physical or aesthetically that would prevent you. Omega sells most of their watches with the option of bracelet or strap. Usually people buy a steel bracelet model and swap out their bracelet later if they want to. It's cheaper that way because buying a steel bracelet afterwards is a lot more expensive.

 

[music_man]

there are many watches that have nonstandard size lugs. not that omega though. it is great with leather. actaully my favorite bracelets are rubber. not cheap stuff though. these are very good with deployment straps. some tags come with these.

music_man

 

[Dachink]

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Originally Posted by ls20 http://watch-tanaka5.sub.jp/seiko/SCVS013/0001.jpg making its way across the ocean as of this moment. i have a gold oris with brown straps for brown shoes day... this will be for black shoes day .. both faces are very, very similar in simplicity

how much was it? And where is it available?

 

[Sovkiller]

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Originally Posted by ls20 making its way across the ocean as of this moment. i have a gold oris with brown straps for brown shoes day... this will be for black shoes day .. both faces are very, very similar in simplicity

And both very elegant BTW, nice simple but elegant....I like them...thinking twice, I think I may need one non sport watch...

 

[NeilPeart]

I really love that Seiko, man - it exudes simplicity and elegance as sovkiller stated. i currently own a Citizen, Tag and Timex - perhaps after I buy that Seiko I'll post the sexy photo shoot results.

Leeav

 

[music_man]

thats not a current seiko?
that is fine watch. it just goes to show you do not have to spend a fortune.

music_man

 

[PerformanceFirst]

I would really like to get a Seamaster chronograph, but that isn't happening any time soon. Been wearing this for 6 years now:

 

[adriatikfan]

Hi - does anyone have any experience of the mechanical watches made in the UK under the brand name 'Windmills' They have some very attractive watches priced at around £385.00 and then quite a price-hike to the next level of £985.oo

Best Wishes
David

 

[MdRex]

I've got a question:

What kind of watch looks good on a reed thin arm? See I have a reed thin (think supermodel, except that I am a guy) arm and most watches that I've come accross do not look good. I'm looking at a Skagen.

Not too expensive preferbly...

 

[ls20]

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Originally Posted by music_man thats not a current seiko? that is fine watch. it just goes to show you do not have to spend a fortune. music_man

it is a current in-production in seiko. however, it is only sold in japan!
i bought mine through an enthusiast shop @ seiyajapan.com
the watch arrived from overseas more quickly than things i bought from the neighboring state!

 

[ls20]

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Originally Posted by MdRex I've got a question: What kind of watch looks good on a reed thin arm? See I have a reed thin (think supermodel, except that I am a guy) arm and most watches that I've come accross do not look good. I'm looking at a Skagen. Not too expensive preferbly...

i have fairly small wrists as well. look for cases that are 37 or 36mm or less. reed thin? there are a few 35s out there. strapped watches draw less attention to the size contrast than ones with metal bracelets

 

[smartins]

I have a relatively small wrist but I love my 42mm IWC Portuguese.

 

[ls20]

brilliant! i love that iwc line! probably my 2nd favorite after the lange 1s!

 

[MdRex]

Does anyone knows where to get watches that ship internationally?

Anyways its a good thing that I like leather straps better than bracelets since the tiny hair on my arms often calls for a mechanical waxing....

 

[Sanddancer]

This one has the crystal back and I love it.