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tomchi
·Question to our eminent specialists: has anybody put a Speedy on a 19/20mm Bonklip? Pics anyone?
Thoughts on my vintage Speedy on Speidel bracelet..
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Pvt-Public
·Nothing like cheap crappy Speidels. I mean I have a couple $5 Speidels for "emergency use". But for the ultimate in "cheap chic" you need the clip on spring band ($1.59 in 1942 and I think worth about $2 now) like I have on my 1947ish 2367.
But in all seriousness, do you really want a vintage speedy on a $5 Speidel??
But in all seriousness, do you really want a vintage speedy on a $5 Speidel??
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Larry S
··Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.1. Owning a Speedmaster Pro - Noob question: Why is this a "sin".
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davidswiss
·If you like it and it does no harm to the watch then wear it. Personal opinions are just that, they can be informative and change your mind but they are just someone else's thoughts. Do what makes you happy it's your watch.
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Nactex
·Remember, no one will even notice or comment on your watch except another watch enthusiast and they are far a few between in the real world. It only matters if it makes you happy and you like the look. If you like it, wear it.
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omegafanaa
·The article doesn't note that those crappy bracelets ruin case lugs.
A JB Champion-sure, any strap-hell yeah, a Spiedel stretch bracelet?
i think that article caused many people to make an awful choice. If anyone wants one these atrocious bracelets, I have a bag full that I will send you.
How exactly do they ruin the lugs . My dad's omega has been on a speidel for 40 years nothing ruined
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padders
··Oooo subtitles!How exactly do they ruin the lugs . My dad's omega has been on a speidel for 40 years nothing ruined
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kingsrider
·Isn't this kind of like putting aluminum mags on an Astin Martin?.
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerHow exactly do they ruin the lugs . My dad's omega has been on a speidel for 40 years nothing ruined
If so you are very fortunate...most times the spring loaded end links that expand under spring tension to fill the gap...
Will chew up the inside of the lugs around the spring bar hole in a big way...
Another example...
And it even happens on stainless steel cases...
I never recommend people use those bracelets with spring loaded end links. Ideally you don't want the end link to be moving in relation to the case, as that causes wear.
Cheers, Al
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omegafanaa
·Ok that explains it
His is a little bit smaller than needed so his springs aren't hitting the lugs
There's is enough room to move it back and forth a little gap
His is a little bit smaller than needed so his springs aren't hitting the lugs
There's is enough room to move it back and forth a little gap
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Tri-national-man
·Wow, I posted this thread two and a half years ago and its still going ha ha
The Speidel didn't last very long on my Speedy..I now wear it on a nato or one of several leather straps..
Still on the lookout for a '67 1039..
The Speidel didn't last very long on my Speedy..I now wear it on a nato or one of several leather straps..
Still on the lookout for a '67 1039..
