Taken at 7:06 this morning, or could be stated as 66 minutes after 6... I’m loving this vintage beauty on the Bund. Military? Nope. Appropriate for the watch? Maybe not, but I can’t help but feel a little bit ‘bad-ass’ with this on my wrist! I bought the strap on Ebay and I’m quite happy with it overall. I am not a fan of the gigantic buckle however, and I wonder if anyone has a suggestion for a Bulova version? Or at least something smaller than this monstrosity? Edit: after posting this, I decided to check my back-up straps to see if any of them might happen to have a buckle that would fit and look better. I was shocked to discover just how bad my illness has gotten. I’ve seen others post pictures of many extra straps and I always thought “how do people get to that stage?”... and today I have to admit I’m getting there myself. DOH! Edit 2: like a good boy, I’ve managed to solve my own problem with a back-up buckle from a Heuerville strap. Amazing how good such a trivial task can make me feel!
I always end up grinding down these horrendous buckles with a bench grinder and then refinishing them with a file and Scotch-brite.
Huh, interesting. The thought hadn't even crossed my mind. My first thought was, "guess it's time to buy my first Panerai..."
Foto's from yesterday.....Went with the Geneve today. Next to the flightmaster the Geneve looks rather small. It is an exeptional dressy watch though....
New grey python strap arrived, bit of an impulse purchase. First watch.... wonder if it'll work on Aqua Terra opaline teak dial.....