Just back from my trip through time, I brought a 12552 Tri-Compax

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Buy one strap for $70 from Vietnam, get a NOS tri-compax for free! What a deal! 😀

Stumbled on this recently and had to chuckle. Congrats on a great find!
Looks like a mutant croco to me...😉 Nothing to do with the baby croco...
 
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This guy from Vietnam made the most beautiful, personalized, perfectly finished croco and horween strap. I asked 18,5mm and 18,3mm to perfectly fit the watch. The quality is outstanding for the price !

I would definitely recommend him ! 😉

Just ordered one from him via his Instagram account. Very responsive and friendly. I’m looking forward to seeing the results. Thanks for the recommendation, @Florent - I’ve been looking for a low-cost black crocodile strap for my Speedy.

I mentioned to him that you referred me.
 
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To be clear, I was just kidding. Forget the strap. @Florent bought the watch shown in the picture!
It's okay 😀

I like the strap! If anyone has his contact info I'd still like it. 😀

@R3D9 What's his instagram?
 
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Looks like a mutant croco to me...😉 Nothing to do with the baby croco...

Tu n’aimes pas ? Je les trouve vraiment top pourtant ... pour 60€ et sur mesure !

 
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Tu n’aimes pas ? Je les trouve vraiment top pourtant ... pour 60€ et sur mesure !

From the ebay listing "Genuine Crocodile from Europe"

"There are two species of crocodile that can be found throughout Vietnam: the Siamese crocodile and the saltwater crocodile. However, due to overhunting and habitat destruction, both species are rarely found in the wild in Vietnam. Saltwater crocs are the largest crocodile species in the world, reaching lengths of up to 20 feet, with the largest specimens weighing in at over a ton. As the name suggests, these crocodiles inhabit salty, primarily brackish, waters. The Siamese crocodile is a much smaller species of freshwater crocodile that reaches a maximum length of about 13 feet. Large populations of Siamese crocs are domestically bred and raised throughout parts of Vietnam as a source of food, clothing and other crocodile products."
https://sciencing.com/types-reptiles-vietnam-6599208.html
 
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Best in class...what a truly amazing example! The only negative (if it were mine), I would be too afraid to wear it.
All my watches get wrist time regardless of value, but boy would I hate to scuff that Tri.
 
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Today’s pic with Hodinkee’s leather folio and UG silver caseback opener 😀