How large is your wrist? I noted that you did not have the end folded into the keeper.
I am considering buying the brown leather nato, has anyone bought one of these. I can understand how the fabric ones could be better quality compared to the cheaper ones but this might not be so noticeable with leather. If I walk into the omega shop I am quite sure I will be walking out with one but if other options are available that are just as good I might be able to resist.
I am considering buying the brown leather nato, has anyone bought one of these. I can understand how the fabric ones could be better quality compared to the cheaper ones but this might not be so noticeable with leather. If I walk into the omega shop I am quite sure I will be walking out with one but if other options are available that are just as good I might be able to resist.
I want to save the bracelet on my Speedy from the daily scratches etc that it seems to attract, so I'm going to be putting it on the supplied NATO from the new box. Any tips on switching besides masking the lugs and taking it steady? Ideally I'd want the option to switch back to the bracelet (or even buy a leather strap or two) if I want to dress it up a bit and I'll be more inclined to do that if it's an easy, 5 minute job!
I want to save the bracelet on my Speedy from the daily scratches etc that it seems to attract, so I'm going to be putting it on the supplied NATO from the new box. Any tips on switching besides masking the lugs and taking it steady? Ideally I'd want the option to switch back to the bracelet (or even buy a leather strap or two) if I want to dress it up a bit and I'll be more inclined to do that if it's an easy, 5 minute job!
Yeah I tried that actually, bringing the end link towards me to prevent that scratching, but there didn't seem to be enough 'give' in it to do that. Maybe it was my technique!
I have some Cape Cod cloth. Haven't used it yet but might see how it does on those scratches. Any tips for using it? Cheers.
Yah, you kind of have to push in one end of the spring bar, then move it onto the interior of the lug, then do the same to the other end of the spring bar before pushing it all out in one motion. There is a chance for scratching the interior of the lugs, but it's in a less noticeable location (which will almost always be covered by a strap or a bracelet) and of the dozens of times I've used this method I haven't seen anything more than very light buffing and no deep scratches.
Just take it easy and slow at first with the cape cod cloth, and for added precision use a q-tip with some of the cotton head taken off. Too much of the cotton swab part and the contact point is too large, too little of the cotton material and the stem or stick is a bit too hard and pointy to get the right amount of cape cod cloth polishing beneath.
Best of luck with the scratch removal, shame that it happened on your new piece.
Thanks for the tip - and the sympathy! The method (for bracelet removal) is kind of what I tried to do, but I obviously didn't have the right technique!
I cut a small strip of cape cod cloth and wrapped it around the end of a very small syringe (seemed like the ideal size/shape for a polishing tool) and went at the worst scratch, masking off the surrounding areas. Nearly half an hour later and there was barely any difference! I think it may be too deep to get rid of - or maybe it just needs more work. There is also a gouge next to the serial number that is probably too close (to the number) and too deep to resolve.
Bugger. I'll give the cape cod another few goes and see if it improves. Hopefully come service time it'll be sorted out by the Pro's. Just annoying that despite my efforts not to scratch the case with the removal tool, the bracelet itself did the damage!
I suppose if I can't get rid of the scratches, they'll at least be covered up when I put the bracelet back on! Ironic really that in changing the strap to prevent damage, I've actually caused more!
