Ah, the good old Speidel Twist-O-Flex bracelet introduced in 1959. A classic, had one on a Wittnauer watch in the 60's when I was a teen.

 

So I'm guessing your knees and back hurt too... a little arthritis in your knuckles too? LOL, yes, I'm about your age and it's all starting to "creak" but just don't give up what you love. I once sold a killer early sub back in the day because I thought it was too heavy and bulky. By today's standards it was small and light. Wish I never sold it. Just don't rush to liquidate! There is something light enough that will sit well with you. My Zenith is super light if you want to consider a nice watch, I"m sure you can find one of those.

 

I purchased both the holsters and the lanyards from Cas-Ker Co. which is right here in Cincinnati, OH...

https://www.jewelerssupplies.com/about_us.html

 

I notice a real difference when I go from a Speedmaster on a bracelet to a WWII-era watch on a canvas or even NATO strap. When I'm wearing the latter type of watch, I seriously don't even know it's there. Maybe that's an option for you? Here's one for today, a Longines issued to RAF in 1943. I have it on a thin NATO right now, but the canvas straps are even less noticeable.

 

Dude- Speedmaster sized tan-lines on your arms- gotta cover those up!

 

Fortunately at three score and ten I don't have a problem with larger watches with bracelets or straps and I certainly am happy to wear whatever takes my fancy no matter the size.

Romanian piece, 35mm diameter and keeps perfect time and all of £50 shipped

Happy Scotsman,

 

I find I wear this setup much more than a diver or chrono these days

 

I find my 60’s divers are getting the most wear these days: 35-37mm, slim and light (many on vintage bracelets which are also slim and light), very sporty and incredibly readable (aging eyes).

 

I find it really ironic that I love watches and continue purchasing and adding pieces to my collection but wear an Apple Watch daily lol. It’s just the practicality and comfort.

Completely pales in comparison to what I own but not having to worry about desk diving scratches and the occasionally ding, priceless.

I hope I’m not alone.

 

That’s why I buy pre-beaten watches...swing your arms in the air like you just don’t care.

 

I’ve looked at beaters and debated buying one and placing it on a strap. But I’m a little addicted to my phone. I like the watch vibration alerts, and again, the comfort is there. Slim profile.

Outside of work I wear a proper watch

 

Did they per chance call that Chernobyl yellow when you bought it

 

All seems fine, i'm not glowing in the dark yet

 

Watch wearing update...I had a look around and decided to try a rubber strap in the Seamaster. I had tried rubber straps previously and found it a bit 'sweaty', but here goes.

The one I chose was a 'Zuludiver' and was perforated, so the idea was it might have a little venting.

I fitted it a couple of days ago and so far so good, although opportunities to sweat in the current British weather are limited. The holes don't suit my wrist 100% being either a teensy bit too tight or quite a bit too loose, so I'm seeing if I can get used to that. Comfort is good otherwise. One strange property is that the strap smells like Oreos!

For the modest pric e of £28 I don't think this was a bad investment.

Tim

 

Canuck...
work of art 14k white gold beautiful little piece...