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kaplan
·Beautiful
Is the hours hand right size for this model? A bit hard to differentiate the two
Is the hours hand right size for this model? A bit hard to differentiate the two
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kaplan
·I've researched a bit now and there indeed seems to be example with long hours hands, on default I expect the hours hand to be short and clear the indices, but it seems in these models it went both ways
I'm a late 60's model collector though, so this is all just out of curiosity, I'm a novice too
I'm a late 60's model collector though, so this is all just out of curiosity, I'm a novice too
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dsio
··Ash @ ΩFThe new crystal is going to make a massive difference, always nice to see an heirloom piece getting the love it deserves and staying in the family
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Dan S
·You can of course use any strap that makes you happy, and it will look fine with a dressy exotic skin strap such as you mentioned. However, originally, this watch would have been considered a casual sporty watch, so a flat tan pigskin strap would have been typical.
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JerryB
·Beautiful,
Very similar to my grandads watch I inherited
Very similar to my grandads watch I inherited
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Syrte
·Agree with pigskin, but there are other good suggestions below (except for the black fake croc):
https://omegaforums.net/threads/wha...-for-this-1966-seamaster.163427/#post-2239379
https://omegaforums.net/threads/wha...-for-this-1966-seamaster.163427/#post-2239379
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·Replies appreciated. Will go on the hunt for a tan pigskin strap. On another note, who knew 3500.00 insurance on a parcel was going to push 75.00?
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·I knew that. 😀
But more to the point, you dramatically over-insured unless you shipped several other watches at the same time.
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Dan S
·I like what you did with your smart watch. Very clever.
Please don't take this the wrong way, but I don't think that sentimental value is relevant to insurance. The market value of the watch is worth maybe one quarter of that amount, and full replacement value from an overpriced dealer would be about one-third of the amount, and as far as I know, you cannot insure items for multiples of their actual value. So I don't understand why someone would have told you to insure it for an unrealistic amount.
Anyway, what's done is done and I would not have said anything except that you brought up the cost of shipping.
Please don't take this the wrong way, but I don't think that sentimental value is relevant to insurance. The market value of the watch is worth maybe one quarter of that amount, and full replacement value from an overpriced dealer would be about one-third of the amount, and as far as I know, you cannot insure items for multiples of their actual value. So I don't understand why someone would have told you to insure it for an unrealistic amount.
Anyway, what's done is done and I would not have said anything except that you brought up the cost of shipping.
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·I like what you did with your smart watch. Very clever.
Please don't take this the wrong way, but I don't think that sentimental value is relevant to insurance. The market value of the watch is worth maybe one quarter of that amount, and full replacement value from an overpriced dealer would be about one-third of the amount, and as far as I know, you cannot insure items for multiples of their actual value. So I don't understand why someone would have told you to insure it for an unrealistic amount.
Anyway, what's done is done and I would not have said anything except that you brought up the cost of shipping.
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Nepomuceño
·Highly recommend getting BoR bracelet.
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·Highly recommend getting BoR bracelet.
Couple of questions: where? Is eBay an appropriate place to look? My wrist is fairly small. What I read is that they are hard to size. Is that the case? Thanks!
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redpcar
·Generic beads of rice is easy.
Authentic is tricky.
The correct end links are the toughest.
Authentic is tricky.
The correct end links are the toughest.
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river9
·This new-to-me heirloom …
Enjoy it when it comes back.
I need a new band that will complement it well. I’m leaning black in lizard or croc, but would love suggestions …
Below is mine - a 1961s Seamaster - to clarify my views.
Pretty sure this BoR is NOT correct for my watch but it fits!
Nice weekend
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Nepomuceño
·High on my list, for sure. Love the way they look and I’m prone to getting wet and working in the heat. Steel would be the better choice than leather.
Couple of questions: where? Is eBay an appropriate place to look? My wrist is fairly small. What I read is that they are hard to size. Is that the case? Thanks!
Finding the correct bracelet and endlinks is possible as there are other members who know what is correct for your reference. I find a nice vintage BoR incredibly comfortable plus it’s a nice change from leather straps.
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__ryan__
·High on my list, for sure. Love the way they look and I’m prone to getting wet and working in the heat. Steel would be the better choice than leather.
Couple of questions: where? Is eBay an appropriate place to look? My wrist is fairly small. What I read is that they are hard to size. Is that the case? Thanks!
The BOR bracelets are really great. There's one available here, in the sales section, from a great seller:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-1036-11-ss-bor-18mm-bracelet.163772/
I'm not sure if it's "correct" for your case reference, but it is 18mm and has curved end links -- so I think it may fit. Others may want to chime in on that.
As far as sizing, it can be adjusted a few cm within the clasp, depending on where you connect the tail end of the bracelet. A full bracelet will also have removable links, which can be taken out with a spring bar tool. The above bracelet appears to have 3 removable links, which will likely give you plenty of adjustment.
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