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smoothpete 37,743 posts
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elstoof 28,125 posts
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Registered 16 years agoI make a point of not having the case polished at service, they do it by default otherwise -
fontgeeksogood 12,913 posts
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Registered 3 years agoSame, I want the bracelet and clasps polished and looking like new, but not the case.
My Seamaster is coming up to 4 years old and it is pish at keeping time compared to when I got it (new). It needs a service -
smoothpete 37,743 posts
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Registered 17 years agoPatina wankers
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elstoof 28,125 posts
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Registered 16 years agoIf you’re happy with the YTS lad grinding all the detail off your case on the polishing wheel, go for it -
fontgeeksogood 12,913 posts
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Registered 3 years agoCan't you just use the key cutting lathe -
elstoof 28,125 posts
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Registered 16 years agofontgeeksogood wrote:
Need to keep those modifications to the lathe on the low for insurance purposes
Can't you just use the key cutting lathe -
Carlo 21,801 posts
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Registered 16 years agoWell, not sure if you guys know about the casioak watch, and how difficult it was to get the 'all black' model, but it looks like there has been some releases of it in Europe.
https://www.gshock.com/watches/analog-digital/ga2100-1a1 The watch in question.
Zalando seem to have made a dogs dinner of recording the model number on their site, so people don't seem to have noticed it yet.
https://www.zalando.co.uk/g-shock-watch-black-gs952m01b-q11.html
Showing as in stock... For now... I ordered mine last night, got confirmation of the order and an expected delivery date already.
This company are also showing they'll be getting it in the few days too. I spoke to them this morning and they confirmed they have an outstanding order with Casio and are expecting delivery of this watch too.
https://plazajuwelier.nl/index.php?route=product/search&filter_name=G-Shock%20GA-2100-1A1ER%20Horloge&filter_description=G-Shock%20GA-2100-1A1ER%20Horloge
I've hedged my bets and ordered from both of them. If I get both I'll keep one hidden away in the loft.
Other countries in Europe were able to buy directly from Casio this week, but not the UK. Portugal and Germany had them, but they look like they're sold out already again. Casio UK website is still showing out of stock and have been for months.
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smoothpete 37,743 posts
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Registered 17 years agoI like it but black on black just seems silly -
smoothpete 37,743 posts
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Registered 17 years agoI bought this a couple of weeks ago:
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nickthegun 87,711 posts
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Registered 16 years agoIts supposed to look like the eye of sauron, right? -
smoothpete 37,743 posts
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Registered 17 years agoEye of Sauron / irritated anus. -
Carlo 21,801 posts
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Registered 16 years agosmoothpete wrote:
It's got that military feel to it, and oddly minimalist for a G-Shock.
I like it but black on black just seems silly
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dsmx 8,640 posts
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Registered 16 years agoI feel so low tech using this one 
But I do like seeing all the gears whirling round.
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beastmaster 22,373 posts
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Registered 17 years agosmoothpete wrote:
I love Glashutte Original. Do great Lange type watches for those that can;'t afford Lange. Which is most of us.
I bought this a couple of weeks ago:
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Dougs 100,414 posts
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Registered 18 years agoI really like the Senator Excellence Panorama Date. Silver/leather. -
smoothpete 37,743 posts
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Registered 17 years agoThey’re very well made and finished. I’m having a bit of bother breaking the strap in though. One hole is too loose, the next too tight (paging Innuendobot). I’m wearing it too tight on the assumption that the leather will stretch -
Dougs 100,414 posts
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Registered 18 years agoThat's probably right. -
smoothpete 37,743 posts
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Registered 17 years ago@elstoof If only there was someone on the forum who was a professional artisan leather craftsman who could advise me on how I might speed up the wear-in process -
Dougs 100,414 posts
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Registered 18 years agoPlus, you know it's not going to fall off like that. -
Carlo 21,801 posts
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Registered 16 years agosmoothpete wrote:
Just lose some weight and it'll be fine
They’re very well made and finished. I’m having a bit of bother breaking the strap in though. One hole is too loose, the next too tight (paging Innuendobot). I’m wearing it too tight on the assumption that the leather will stretch
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Load_2.0 33,582 posts
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Registered 18 years agoMy leather straps give a little but not a huge amount. Especially if it's stitched, the pin hole will stretch a bit too which isn't ideal.
I guess it depends how tight it is. If your hand is turning purple move up a notch. -
Innuendobot_5000 238 posts
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Registered 9 years agoTRY. THE. LITTLE. HAND. INSTEAD. OF. THE. BIG. HAND. -
beastmaster 22,373 posts
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Registered 17 years ago@smoothpete
Have you got a few watches? I’m sure I’ve seen you post a few other purchases. -
smoothpete 37,743 posts
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Registered 17 years ago@beastmaster Yeah I kinda fell down the rabbit hole with watches over the last 9 months or so. I don’t have a lot else to spend my money on lately so yes I’ve built a nice little collection. I’m done now I think.
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Load_2.0 33,582 posts
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Registered 18 years agosmoothpete wrote:
For now....
I’m done now I think.
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beastmaster 22,373 posts
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Registered 17 years agoDon’t see many Milgauss’s out there. Very nice collection. -
elstoof 28,125 posts
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Registered 16 years agosmoothpete wrote:
The bacteria found in fecal matter has been used as a leather tanning and treatment agent for millenia, have you considered inserting your wrist into your anus?
@elstoof If only there was someone on the forum who was a professional artisan leather craftsman who could advise me on how I might speed up the wear-in process -
beastmaster 22,373 posts
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Registered 17 years agoelstoof wrote:
GLOL.
smoothpete wrote:
The bacteria found in fecal matter has been used as a leather tanning and treatment agent for millenia, have you considered inserting your wrist into your anus?
@elstoof If only there was someone on the forum who was a professional artisan leather craftsman who could advise me on how I might speed up the wear-in process -
It’s fairly difficult to stretch watch straps though, they can give a little bit but there’s usually some sort of stretch-resistant filler in between the strap and the lining. It’s summer now anyway so the humidity etc means your wrist is at its biggest, by winter that hole will probably feel a little loose. You can try soaking the strap to speed up any stretching, just avoid soaking any areas where the hardware interacts - buckle tang, pins, strap hole - as you don’t want to stretch those and make the baggy. Isopropyl alcohol is better for spot wetting areas as it soak in quickly, makes leather even stretchier, doesn’t risk staining like water and dries quickly
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