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  1. Forstnerbands Sep 26, 2019

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    Yeah sorry about that!
     
  2. BlackTalon This Space for Rent Sep 26, 2019

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    Not a problem, I was happy to get it.
     
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  3. mancio Sep 27, 2019

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    Yep, exactly. I'm wonderng if you are going to do the fixed lug version (just curios, probably i'll go for the horn version :rolleyes::rolleyes: )
     
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  4. hanky6 Sep 27, 2019

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    Very happy, just ordered and paid for my short version. Will be used with one of my more modern Speedmaster.
    A picture is always nice, my old watch with old bracelet
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  5. Forstnerbands Sep 27, 2019

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    It’s a good idea and one I’ll look into. For now, the plan is to do the current version, with horned coming next. I have a couple other things in the pipeline as well but it’s probably too soon to start releasing specifics.
     
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  6. Togri v. 2.0 Wow! Custom title... cool Sep 27, 2019

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    That good sir is a great look!! :) Ok great to know about the Omega spring bars. I have a couple of 20mm Omega OEM at home. So now I just need @Forstnerbands to hurry up with the production and shipping :D
     
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  7. Togri v. 2.0 Wow! Custom title... cool Sep 27, 2019

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    The problem is that I don’t have a donor bracelet for the connectors/rivets that hold the end pieces into place. I considered welding them into place. That would undo its lug width adjustment properties but would make it more secure. I just dont have any equipment for small scale welding like that :) Oh well. Looks like I might get a brand new iteration soon :)
     
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  8. mr_yossarian Sep 27, 2019

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    Pre-order done...and besides Speedies or a GMT..this works also quite well :)
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  9. Togri v. 2.0 Wow! Custom title... cool Sep 27, 2019

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    It certainly does! How ever much I like the original I am looking forward to the increase from 15mm to 16mm in the width of the bracelet.
     
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  10. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Sep 27, 2019

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    Rereleasing the leather version??:)

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  11. Forstnerbands Sep 27, 2019

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  12. eugeneandresson 'I used a hammer, a chisel, and my fingers' Sep 27, 2019

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  13. Flatfoot Sep 27, 2019

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    I have just placed a pre-order for two as well.

    When the curved lug end variants are offered, I'm all in for one of those as well.

    As a kid, I wore a JLC fitted with a Forster band which was given to me by my father. He had worn it for many years, and I then continued to wear it for many more years until it finally simply wore out. It was extraordinarily comfortable.

    The updated of the design is simply very tasty, and the enlargement to fit the wider lugs is spot-on from where I sit. Bravo.

    Regarding internal lug wear discussed earlier: Could die punched clear plastic discs in the shape of a small washer die cut from, say, .005 or .010" thick material used instead of an "o" ring? I imagine a satin finish on clear material may make them almost disappear.
     
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  14. Forstnerbands Sep 27, 2019

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    Thanks very much, and love hearing the stories about folks’ history with these bracelets. I’m looking into options about o rings and such but your suggestion sounds like a good one.
     
  15. kingsrider Thank you Sir! May I have another? Sep 27, 2019

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    Will there be a nod to the lowly and under represented Sears Tradition mesh?
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    I wonder how many of those bracelets on the wrists of astronauts were actually Sears purchased.
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  16. Seamus4 Sep 27, 2019

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    Probably more than we think. Here’s mine.

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  17. M'Bob Sep 27, 2019

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    I'm starting a new company called, "Protect the inside lug surfaces of your Speedmaster.com."

    Just kidding, but seriously, this should be a no-brainier, right? Why should there be any concern at all if the fix is so easy?

    Those little black, mini-donuts are probably very effective, but let's be honest - not that attractive. So I've looked into micro-washers. They can't be that expensive to make. OD larger than the spring-loaded end (maybe even a bigger one for the horned-ends). ID so the spring bar can go through. Thickness? Thick enough to do the job, but most importantly, so thin they are unobstrusive whilst wearing. Material: Teflon? Brass? Stainless?
     
  18. JwRosenthal Sep 27, 2019

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    Delrin.
    I have 60 year old Thorens turntables that use delrin washers in between high friction surfaces and as a thrust plate and they are still in use on my tables.
     
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  19. MRC Sep 27, 2019

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    Mylar. Up to a couple of years ago I could have provided some samples to try (used to insulate the leads on electronic components).
     
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  20. M'Bob Sep 27, 2019

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    Interesting. How about tiny, adhesive-backed Mylar washers that get affixed to the inside lug surfaces, around where the holes are drilled?
     
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