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UncleBuck
··understands the decision making hierarchyI'm struggling to find a strap that fits...what are you guys using, a smashed 18mm or have you found 11/16ths?
Pre-purchase advice needed Re: Bulova accutron spaceview
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Waltesefalcon
·I have an old 60s Kriesler on my Astronaut. I had a new JB Champion but didn't like it galling the lugs, so I made the switch.
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UncleBuck
··understands the decision making hierarchyI can't help but hum the theme from the "Jetson's" every time I pick it up.
I really don't like it but it clings like a weed.
So 11/16ths is the answer?
I really don't like it but it clings like a weed.
So 11/16ths is the answer?
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Waltesefalcon
·So 11/16ths is the answer?
It was for me.
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Microscopic Cog
·Thank you everyone for your comments. I did not go for the Spaceview I posted here but this thread has certainly given me a lot of information and cues!
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UncleBuck
··understands the decision making hierarchyI tried 18mm and it was too tight.
My lugs measure 17.5mm or 11/16.
I am going to find springbars and maybe a nice bracelet that measures the same.
I'm too much of a "gorilla mitts" to try to squeeze it in and don't even want to think about taking it off!
My lugs measure 17.5mm or 11/16.
I am going to find springbars and maybe a nice bracelet that measures the same.
I'm too much of a "gorilla mitts" to try to squeeze it in and don't even want to think about taking it off!
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wagudc
·I tried 18mm and it was too tight.
My lugs measure 17.5mm or 11/16.
I am going to find springbars and maybe a nice bracelet that measures the same.
I'm too much of a "gorilla mitts" to try to squeeze it in and don't even want to think about taking it off!
I am never too concerned about putting 18mm straps on 11/16 lugs. Fits just like my pants, a little muffin top never hurt anyone.
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JwRosenthal
·I am never too concerned about putting 18mm straps on 11/16 lugs. Fits just like my pants, a little muffin top never hurt anyone.
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JwRosenthal
·I tried 18mm and it was too tight.
My lugs measure 17.5mm or 11/16.
I am going to find springbars and maybe a nice bracelet that measures the same.
I'm too much of a "gorilla mitts" to try to squeeze it in and don't even want to think about taking it off!
The bonus to these “off” sizes is that a JBC bullet link in 17.35 goes for substantially less than one in a true 18mm- which is what everyone is looking for.
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SkunkPrince
·I tried 18mm and it was too tight.
My lugs measure 17.5mm or 11/16.
I am going to find springbars and maybe a nice bracelet that measures the same.
I'm too much of a "gorilla mitts" to try to squeeze it in and don't even want to think about taking it off!
As for spring bars, an 18mm bar will usually compress enough to fit 11/16" with no issue.
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Waltesefalcon
·My Astronaut measures 0.6875 which is a perfect 11/16." Looking on Ebay there's no shortage of 11/16" bracelets and bands.
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Microscopic Cog
·Just an update for everyone that I ended up getting Omega f300Hz. See photos at the below link where I have posted a question regarding the bracelet it came with.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/mystery-pins-in-1098-bracelet.140417/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/mystery-pins-in-1098-bracelet.140417/
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wagudc
·Just an update for everyone that I ended up getting Omega f300Hz. See photos at the below link where I have posted a question regarding the bracelet it came with.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/mystery-pins-in-1098-bracelet.140417/
I can't answer your bracelet pin question, but I think you made a great choice of watch.
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Microscopic Cog
·I can't answer your bracelet pin question, but I think you made a great choice of watch.
Thank you sir, I am loving it!
