Yet another compelling reason to use stainless steel spring bars…

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Inserted in straps at the same time. A year later:



The bars on the top came with a very high quality shell cordovan leather strap, but we’re obviously thin plating over brass. A reminder to examine bars that come with your straps carefully, lest you want to deal with vertigris gunk at a later date.
 
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Inserted in straps at the same time. A year later:



The bars on the top came with a very high quality shell cordovan leather strap, but we’re obviously thin plating over brass. A reminder to examine bars that come with your straps carefully, lest you want to deal with vertigris gunk at a later date.

Wow, you sure that top one isn't some kind of mini spy battery?
 
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Wow, you sure that top one isn't some kind of mini spy battery?

Probably a Bond or Alex Rider watch accessory, MI6 issue CR1.818 battery.
 
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Thanks, hadn't thought about stainless. Great public service announcement.
 
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That’s such nasty filthy shit, so glad I’m not a watchmaker. @Archer must have that green scum under his fingernails 🤮
 
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That’s such nasty filthy shit, so glad I’m not a watchmaker. @Archer must have that green scum under his fingernails 🤮

No, I don't, because I wear finger cots even when I'm disassembling watches.

For some watches, this seems more appropriate...