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A place for SAAF's (South African Air Force pilot's watch thread)

  1. eugeneandresson 'I used a hammer, a chisel, and my fingers' Feb 12, 2022

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    @Slevin kelevra i believe that strap is the original Seiko rubber strap that came with it.
     
  2. Slevin kelevra Feb 12, 2022

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    Thanks for the response!

    Do you have any pics of the back of the watch ? Or does the strap have a reference/model number on it ?
     
  3. calalum Feb 12, 2022

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    Here is mine...

    Lemania wrist with Raf.JPG


    And if anyone is looking for a project...

    Lemania in SL.JPG
     
  4. eugeneandresson 'I used a hammer, a chisel, and my fingers' Feb 12, 2022

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    Its locked up in the vault at present. As soon as I go for a rotation I’ll snap some pics … but here is one I have on record.


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  5. kaapstadflaneur Feb 12, 2022

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    At least some of the SAAF Seiko 7A28s were issued with a Seiko SQ stainless steel bracelet, just like the civilian version. Mine came with that bracelet, as well as a very thin nylon strap (it has to be thin to fit between the lugs and the case) which appears to have been made out of some sort of military webbing material.
     
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  6. Slevin kelevra Feb 13, 2022

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    Thank you very much for the comments guys. Appreciate you both taking time to answer.
     
  7. Slevin kelevra Feb 17, 2022

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    Managed to find a strap which mimics the SAAF look. Was really struggling to find a rubber strap that was thin enough to fit the short lugs of the 7a28 case. This is a Casio strap of all things !


    Apologies for cluttering up the thread but if you squint you can just about spot an issued Seiko, just not from the SAAF ;-)
     
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  8. AntC Aug 27, 2023

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    Iwc Mark XI, any way to get more info on this issue?
     
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