Double dog Speedy Tuesday with some color for a grey December day in Cincinnati…1861 and 3861 respectively…my 321 and 861 are at the spa.
New arrival thanks to Mr. @JwRosenthal . Has a few scars on the face, possibly by an incompetent watchmaker. Also the day wheel did not advance overnight, will need a service soon.
Received yesterday from one of our own on OF. A gift for my step father but taking it for a test drive today. Might not be easy for me to hand over.
Happy Speedy Tuesday …. Whiskey and watches are always a relaxing combination / time for a quick break :0) .
Now with new and improved strap! I had been rocking this 6309 7040 with its original GL831 strap, clinging to the strap through a keeper change when the original keeper dissolved into pieces. Bought a cheap aftermarket imitation strap just to rob it of its keeper so I could continue to wear the original strap. The replacement keeper spontaneously crumbled after only a couple of years. This time I tried Uncle Seiko and one of his "clearance" GL831 straps. Ordered out two. The oxidation was insignificant, being a slight dusty bloom on the straps' surfaces. A wipe with a damp cloth left no remaining signs of oxidation. Presto ... fixed! I was grateful for the original strap seen above, but it was tired, worn at the lugs and a bit stiff, yet still somewhat comfortable to wear. The Uncle Seiko GL831 is as comfortable to wear as a worn pair of blue jeans. https://unclestraps.com/collections...oxidized-gl831-rubber-diver-straps-20-21-22mm A good deal and a period correct appearance for the Seiko.