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  1. repoman Jul 24, 2014

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    I started out neutral on the strap (based on pictures alone). I like NATO straps, so figured this would be a comfortable fit and since I loved the watch itself, the strap was pretty much a non-factor to me. When I saw the watch and wore it in the AD, I hated the strap ::puke:: . It was very stiff, and the length was just a little to long not to fold over, and a little to short to fold over cleanly. It was really annoying. I actually walked away thinking this may not be the watch for me after all (it was depressing). When the AD got their first 45th in for sale, I went back and tried again. I had just seen someone post a picture on TRF of this watch with the X-33 titanium bracelet and loved that look, so I figured, WTF, I will just get the titanium bracelet with the watch, and eat Ramen noodles for a year ::money:: The titanium bracelet will take a few weeks to arrive so I'm wearing the strap, and to my amazement, I actually love the strap now, and I'm almost reconsidering the bracelet.... The strap is really high quality, no question about that. The buckle being titanium is cool, plus its starting to loosen up. I've found by pulling it tighter than I normally wear a strap, it fits better, and still is comfortable, plus it gives me added length to fold the extra bit over and tuck it in (I have a 7.25" wrist). The thickness of the strap is about 3.7mm, so double that under the watch makes it sit up just a bit on the wrist.

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    So, I give the strap an B+ grade and will definitely alternate it with the bracelet depending on my mood ::psy::
     
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  2. Tritium Jul 24, 2014

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    Nice to see that you're so happy with your new watch & strap. Congrats :thumbsup:
    Looking forward to see this titanium bracelet when it arrives. And also the tintin!
     
  3. repoman Jul 24, 2014

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    Tintin arrived http://omegaforums.net/threads/incoming.14959/

    No wrist shots yet (although it is sized for me). I just put it away for now, its really for my son for college grad, but don't be surprised if it pops up on WRUW before it is gifted :D
     
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  4. persco Jul 24, 2014

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  5. adam78 Adam @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 24, 2014

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  6. Barking mad Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Jul 24, 2014

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    Travelling again.

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  7. timeismoney Jul 24, 2014

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    diiiibs!!
     
  8. woodwkr2 Jul 25, 2014

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    hahaha. Looks like a freakin' putting green or something. Just watch out for the sand--and water!--traps.





    And the windmill on hole #18 (it steals your ball!@@@#$!@)
     
  9. Alpha Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector Jul 25, 2014

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    Could really only be the PO on this day, received as an early birthday gift from my number one girl a couple of months ago ::love::

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  10. Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! Jul 25, 2014

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    Will be heading off for a family beach holiday shortly, so giving this one a turn before strapping on the SubC for that trip.
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  11. Dablitzer Jul 25, 2014

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    Kontiki Friday today.... I feel like drifting away from Omega for a day or two....:eek: Change is sometimes good! HAGWE! ;)

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  12. nima0071 Jul 25, 2014

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    this one today, I am glad i went with this over the 45th Anniversary Speedy.
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  13. cristos71 Jul 25, 2014

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  14. adam78 Adam @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 25, 2014

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    Hamilton Pinehurst today...Most of you guys would find this on the small side lol.

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    And with another, shell cordovan strap.
     
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  15. haga888 Jul 25, 2014

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  16. tinger Jul 25, 2014

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  17. SpikiSpikester @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 25, 2014

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    Cal 565, silver/blue bullseye. One of my favourites :)

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  18. Apa Jul 25, 2014

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    My first hummer....from 1970
     
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  19. Hijak Jul 25, 2014

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  20. Northernman Lemaniac Jul 25, 2014

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    Excelsior Park EP4-68 still on duty.
    This one gets loads of wrist time!
    ::love::
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