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Railmaster (old and new) strap options

  1. DIV May 25, 2016

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    I love both the "modern" and vintage Railmasters and I currently own a 39mm version. It came with the steel bracelet which is super comfortable, but IMHO the AQ clasp is the weak link in the chain. Nonetheless, this watch (both the vintage and modern versions) look great on both bracelets AND straps (as do many iconic watches of course!), but I'd love to see how other RM owners have done to dress up their "Railies". I bought this vintage style heavy leather strap from Clockwork Synergy and it really shows off the wonderful case design and dial...
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    I'd love to see what others have done so I can get some ideas!
     
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  2. nurseford25 May 25, 2016

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    this is making me want to buy a railmaster.
     
  3. nurseford25 May 25, 2016

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  4. DIV May 25, 2016

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  5. hchj May 25, 2016

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    I have got the exact same watch.
    One question, when wearing it on bracelet, is the buckle centred on the underside of your wrist or slightly slanted to your thumb side?
    Anyway, here is mine on an old Breitling light brown strap.
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  6. DIV May 26, 2016

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    Yes...the Railmaster looks equally good on the bracelet as well:
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    I adjusted the links (including the 1/2 link) such that the clasp is centered on the wrist.:
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    It's a bit tedious, but I'm pretty handy with my link pin tool and once you get it perfect, you're done ("set it and forget it").
    Thanks for posting...anyone else?
     
  7. DIV Jun 14, 2016

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    I just picked up these straps from Crown&Buckle and I'm very impressed!

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  8. nurseford25 Jun 14, 2016

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    Those straps look great!
     
  9. DIV Jun 14, 2016

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    Thank you!.....I agree...
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    I think this type of Vintage leather strap really highlights the case design of the Railmaster's clean, uncomplicated dial. Althgouh, there are very few watches that wouldn't look good on such a strap!
     
  10. nurseford25 Jun 14, 2016

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    Agreed. This strap goes with most anything. image.jpg image.jpg