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  1. OmegaP99 Jul 30, 2020

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    Picked up this great Tropic strap from @Uncle Seiko for the flightmaster a couple weeks back. Has been a really great summer addition, tho I really would love to see these offered in short lengths. Comfortable, and the era-correct style suits the flighty so well.

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  2. 140dave Aug 2, 2020

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    My new 1506/832 strap. I hate calling anything “NOS” but this is as close as you get. Uncut rubber, stickers still on the ultra-tight clasp. Really happy with the purchase, good price too.
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  3. wilderbeast Aug 7, 2020

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    Land Rover Canopy pull-through strap for my Smiths 6B, from Steveo Straps:

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  4. OmegaP99 Aug 7, 2020

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    I love straps made from repurposed materials.
     
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  5. OmegaP99 Aug 7, 2020

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    I picked up "Patek Philippe: Complicated Wrist Watches" again. I had it years ago, found in a thrift shop for $8, sold for $250, missed it dearly, and here years later found another for $40 so I pounced. Really one of the best books if you love spending hours staring at the guts of complicated pieces and page after page of stunning dials.
    (It had a long trip via Media Mail so that's why it's relaxing in the hammock.)

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  6. mzzleather Aug 8, 2020

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    Cigarette boat and alpha hands set for 1803 Day-date caliber 15xx 5A3FAF51-553A-4E5F-96C2-C1E0DA249452.jpeg 175829D8-4B43-41EB-B95F-D8DB46905B49.jpeg
     
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  7. DaveK Yoda of Yodelers Aug 18, 2020

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    Bergeon 6767-F

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  8. Marsimaxam Aug 18, 2020

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    Latest purchase not a watch but watch related, a book,
    Moonwatch Only: The Ultimate OMEGA Speedmaster Guide
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  9. 30t1 Aug 18, 2020

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  10. DaveK Yoda of Yodelers Aug 18, 2020

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    Cool, enjoy!

    They were on sale at Amazon Canada last week for $25 CDN, I was going to post the sale here, but I ended up getting the last one from that seller. My first spring bar tool.
     
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  11. 30t1 Aug 18, 2020

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    Mine was kind of funny, my wife was at store were women go to look for stuff to buy. She saw the tool, sent me a photo. I said sure buy it for 8.00 dollars
     
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  12. DaveK Yoda of Yodelers Aug 18, 2020

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    You married well :thumbsup:
     
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  13. detroitMD Aug 18, 2020

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    Picked up some Oliver People's Benedict polarized sunglasses. I've worn probably every aviator in existence and these, by and far--have the best darned optics.
     
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  14. detroitMD Aug 18, 2020

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    Crap. I just remembered. This isn't watch related, but I can make it watch related since I'm in waiting for a replacement to my speedy racing 9900 which arrived with a wonky second Chrono second hand.
     
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  15. 30t1 Aug 18, 2020

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    I got this NOS, from Italy about a month ago. Nazareno Gabrielli and Persoll
     
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  16. detroitMD Aug 18, 2020

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    Lovely! Can't find those anywhere anymore.
     
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  17. pongster Aug 21, 2020

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  18. Cayohuesovespa Aug 21, 2020

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    thats a fantastic idea!
    its cool you found the alpha omega boxes as well
     
  19. Alpha Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector Aug 21, 2020

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    Ah the last of the big spenders, a seatbelt Nato from WatchObsession which hopefully will sit well with my green Seiko Sumo ?

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  20. Cayohuesovespa Aug 21, 2020

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    I wondered too how they never just flew off. Made me wince every time I saw one of these!