.... or, in classic Rocky & Bullwinkle alternate title fashion "INCOMING!!!" *Please excuse the photos ala desk lamp. Came home today to a package (gotta love when that happens!) full of Longines goodness: Yep, the box & buckle included folks. Grabbed the box of straps and choose a navy blue lizard, then got Selvyt cloth and my springbar tool: One f-bomb, a retrieved springbar, and 8 minutes later..... It's as nice inside as out - the 30L is nearly pristine: As usual, I feel all inside!
Yes, yes, very in character for a Dennis purchase - less is more, austere, elegant, thin - I can see what makes the squirrel wiggle.
Thanks guys. Actually, it was danomar who found it and asked me to vet it. When he got it, he decided he was more interested in another watch so offered it to me. I've owned a few 30L calibers before but this one might stick despite it not being solid gold.
Going back to the topic - always a good idea to keep extra straps in storage. For me, I buy straps and parts and other accessories during periods of downtime for watch purchases - of course I've overdone it especially with the straps but always better to keep them at the ready.
I learned from James Rust disappearing as a source - the recommendation of Lou S is a solid one but then I thought the same thing about Rust. I actually still have a bunch from the old source and a bunch from the new one since I'm no longer willing to take any chances!
That's a beautiful watch...what year is it? Also, if you do decide that you don't want it sticking around, let me know please. Thanks
I've seen some leather strap become cracking after several years in keeping, especially if it is not used. I think if it is regularly used at least it get moisture from our body (yucky but that's the truth). Any advice on keeping them fresh for years if not used?
oh the 30L ... imo, 30L looks really better than the 30LS, which has a central sweep second. congratulations, Dennis.