Forstner bands relaunched

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I will also note- that the center protrusion for the spring loaded ends rubs some of the shorter lugged watches like the diver I posted a few days ago and this 120.its a slight rub but I could see it leaving a mark over time if I wore it regularly
 
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I just received mine. A few quick and not so great photos w/ the FOIS. My concern with having ordered the regular length and how it would fit my 6.5-6.75 inch wrist were unfounded. It鈥檚 snug but with just the right amount of play for my liking. The clasp does sit close to the watch, but I like the fact I can see it within the same frame and feel it balances out the bulk of the watch in relation to the narrow strap. In short, I could not be more pleased. It really takes the look of the watch to another level.

Looks awesome dude馃憤馃憤
 
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I will also note- that the center protrusion for the spring loaded ends rubs some of the shorter lugged watches like the diver I posted a few days ago and this 120.its a slight rub but I could see it leaving a mark over time if I wore it regularly
I will note on my 69 - I also notice a little friction as you describe.

 
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Super fast exchange for a short version! Feeling much more comfortable for my wrist. Great product!
 
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Omega knows a winning style - perhaps it鈥檚 sourcing Forstner for its smash hit Seamaster release. It looks good.
 
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Is it just me or do these bracelets just look very odd..?

I guess part of the attraction is the history behind these bracelets, but as these bracelets are so narrow to me they just look ill-fitting (especially with a large watch head such as a speedmaster).

Anyway, they do seem well made and I commend the manufacturer for bringing something so niche to the market.
 
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Super fast exchange for a short version! Feeling much more comfortable for my wrist. Great product!
Looks great, what is your wrist size?
 
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Looks great, what is your wrist size?

Haha, ok 馃榾

Then my second complaint is that the steel bracelet attachment is gonna grind itself into the lugs over time.
 
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Anyone wanting these...

I have the exclusivity for the EU! Drop me a message. My stock is arriving soon. 拢100 each plus shipping.

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Having pre-ordered, and after paying credit card foreign currency fees and having just paid for the strap to clear customs, I can confirm that Darren's price is by far the best option for UK buyers!
 
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Having pre-ordered, and after paying credit card foreign currency fees and having just paid for the strap to clear customs, I can confirm that Darren's price is by far the best option for UK buyers!
A Halifax Clarity credit card removes the first problem but not the second. Out of interest what were you stung for for customs and handling? Circa 拢20?
 
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A Halifax Clarity credit card removes the first problem but not the second. Out of interest what were you stung for for customs and handling? Circa 拢20?

拢16 to HM Revenues and Customs and 拢8 to Royal Mail for doing sweet FA.
 
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Thank you!
Btw, i believe it is upside down since usually the clasp is on the other side.
Tom wore his with the clasp over the top, so I don't feel so bad about leaving it as is.
 
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I will also note- that the center protrusion for the spring loaded ends rubs some of the shorter lugged watches like the diver I posted a few days ago and this 120.its a slight rub but I could see it leaving a mark over time if I wore it regularly
Noticed that too (posted a close up pic a few posts back), but I guess it鈥檚 on the bottom side and probably doesn鈥檛 contact with any more force than a standard metal bracelet.
 
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Noticed that too (posted a close up pic a few posts back), but I guess it鈥檚 on the bottom side and probably doesn鈥檛 contact with any more force than a standard metal bracelet.
Wellll...I don鈥檛 I don鈥檛 know about that. As I only
Had it on my Speedy for a hot minute, I didn鈥檛 take note of if it rubbed the case in the center, but on the SM120 it really contacts it and keeps the endlinks from pivoting up and down (which isn鈥檛 a bitg deal when wearing it but still a firm contact point that can leave a mark over time). Again, the 120 has shorter lugs than the Speedy but it鈥檚 something to keep an eye on when pairing it with different watches.
 
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guess it depends on the watch but like you said there is some metal that protrudes inward toward the watch so maybe depends on lug size and the placing of the holes.
 
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Wore mine yesterday. I did notice in the evening that the keeper part where the strap turns back on itself had loosened a little, but I just slid it back to tighten it up.