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Guy has made a $hitton of $$$$ doing straps, crazy. Had lunch with him one day when he was in town, dude is an ex-mercinary from S. Africa. (if there is such a thing as ex-mercinary) :r

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Sounds like a cool dude! :tu

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Way cool! But a bit off :sh :lr

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We are off a little bit ourselves are we not? :tu

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Distressed band:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7284/9...e0a9c9d3_c.jpg
Added a black PVD pre-v buckle, really like it.
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5345/9...647893e9_n.jpg

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New threads, using nylon instead of linen:
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3799/9...7d847138_c.jpg

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a lot sleeker of a look with the nylon

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Who owns Omega and Tag here? Looking to get a new everyday watch. I like a couple Omegas and also see some Tags that have some class. Which brand has more value? I've heard some guys bash Tag for having great marketing but really just a sub par piece/movement.. I don't really know

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Tag makes some very good watches, although they are not as "elite" as the marketing machine makes them out to be. Their quartz pieces are really just about the Tag name, but their mechanical watches are definitely high mid-range. Omega is a different class altogether, much higher up than Tag. That said, both are quality units so it's hard to go wrong with either choice.

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I agree with all of this. THe only Tag I would be interested in is the 1887. It is their first in-house movement in a long time. I think the quality has degraded since the acquisition by Luis Vuitton. Personal opinion though. At least Omega is still a private brand and I *think* they make all of their own movements.

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Anyone know when Omega changed the dial layout of the words in their seamaster lign? What I mean is I've seen models with the word "seamaster" directly under the Omega text, and some models have seamaster towards the bottow of the dial.. Seems like older Seamasters have it on the bottom of the dial and the newer releases have it towards the top. Maybe it depends on the actual model of seamaster??

below:
http://www.chronomaddox.com/ffe304bd.jpg.orig.jpg


above:
http://uhrforum.de/attachments/22230...2-dsc00514.jpg

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Omega is not private. It's part of the Swatch group. Not that, that is bad, just wanted to clarify.

http://www.swatchgroup.com/en/brands...ry_range/omega

Omega for me is a much nicer watch in general. Classy pieces for the price range they are in; always hip. Pretty big manufacture facility too.

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My wife has an Omega for her everyday watch, it is a great watch, quality in every way, particularly the band. Her's is metal and very comfortable. Tag autos have a little bit of a bad reputation for reliability, I don't believe I would buy one myself, while I'm trying to get my wife to get me an Omega soon. Just my two cents.

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I'm leaning towards Omega for an everyday. I've just heard too many bad things about Tag, and frankly I don't see more than 1 or 2 pieces I like from them.

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I should add that original Heuers are nice

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This

and this. I would LOVE to have an original Steve McQueen Monaco or moonwatch. Or the old school Heuer (no Tag) square bodies.

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I just realized that I have a blue watch, blue cutter and blue lighter. This is a bit too much matching for my tastes though so all 3 will not likely have a night out together.

http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/v...psbed77edb.jpg

http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps11d36280.jpg

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How's that Porsche torch lighter? Porsche Design is generally well made stuff.

In the glass business they say, "If you can't make it good, make it blue." I tend to buy blue as well.

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Think my parents may get me an Omega Speedmaster 3750.50 for law school graduation this May! I've never asked for a graduation present, and they seem to be buying the idea!

So excited!

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This is my Ball Engineer-Hydrocarbon Mad Cow White Dial. I freaking love this watch. Better made than Rolex.

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps025541c1.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z...psb3c25e25.jpg

Lume shot from Google:
http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/v...g?t=1239825728

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Nice watch Dan!

I was thinking about picking one of these up if I get a bonus this year, highly doubt I will get said bonus though.
Love these and the Helson Shark Diver bronze watch.
http://www.anconwatches.com/getimage...28884e6f03.png

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The porsche lighter is relatively new but it does have a few cigar under its belt. Design is solid and fit and finish is nice. The flame is strong and it looks like I will get a nice number of cigars lit on a single fill up (I'm guessing around 8).

I'm not sure it's worth the retail price but I do like it at the lower prices they can found.

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Shane, I know a guy that could make a sweet band that would look great on that Ancon. ;)

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Ball's are cool watches. Considered buying one for years. They look well finished inside and out and the Gas Emitting Tubes are really neat. For whatever reason, the brand hasn't taken off in the USA. Their market seems to be more in Asia-Middle East.

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Oris Diver Small Seconds
http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/v...psd5788fdb.jpg

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Seiko Model 6139 (Pogue)

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One of my watch straps on a customers beautiful Panerai:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8414/1...75863044_z.jpg

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Let me try that again...
http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/v...psa23b44f5.jpg

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Attachment 13927

I have this Deep Blue Daynight Ops 30 diver en route :tu

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I was looking at getting the Movado sapphire with the black face and silver band. Not sure yet though

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Do you mean this one, Justin?

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Hobby #62 was watches for me, enjoyed that expensive, yet oh so gratifying hobby until I purchased one of my grails. So for me it is down to three, my daily wearer Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean XL, Benarus Raven Vintage, and my beater modded Seiko SKX007. In due time I will flip these and maybe go back to a DOXA, Korsbek, and probably another Seiko MarineMaster 300.

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/...ps93e74631.jpg

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2eec92d1.jpg

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/...psae0489d5.jpg

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Ryan you seem to be a WIS like myself :tu...Cigars have pretty much knocked my watch hobby down.

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Do you make straps? If so, great job. Timeless example on that PAM.

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Mike, I am a WIS. Same here with the cigars, along with other hobbies. Not enough funds to chase the watches I already released. Once I get this cigar hobby flowing in the right direction, watches will return.

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EDIT: For some reason, my picture is HUGE. I'm not sure why.

It's a Sea-Gull homage. I don't really love the idea of homages, but for whatever reason, these have become fairly respected in the watch community. It has a seagull st-25 movement and a beautiful open heart movement. I really do love it.
You can see it bigger here too: http://i.imgur.com/WKdjEQV.jpg

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I do, thank you Ryan.
Here are a couple more of my Horween straps on some beautiful his/her PAMs:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7302/1...56ee2df0ee.jpg

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^^ rich people problems

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I should clarify, I own nothing in that photo :r

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Love Horween. You should be proud of your craftsmanship. When I was full tilt in my watch collecting I was equally addicted to straps. I have desperately tried to find another version of this leather NATO i purchased for my MM300. The leather was so worn that it changed colors under certain light, positions and oh so soft. I should have never sold it, but I don't own any 20mm watches anymore.

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/...03/null-62.jpg

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Nice looking there. People seem to love horween leathers.

I have been professionally making custom watch straps for over 6 years now. It is quite the hobby.

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Nice Wayner, have you a website?
I would like to check out your work!

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Here are a few of my favorites:

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...g114141zv1.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...G_4796_1_1.jpg

http://www.freewebs.com/ttstraps/pho...s/DSC01927.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...er1234/tt5.jpg

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Sporting the Omega PO today... Great piece.

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/...ps491eecb9.jpg

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Nice P.O Ryan!!

Attachment 14044

Tactical for me :tu

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Thanks Mike. Digging the DB as well, had several over the years.

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I just got this beauty yesterday: Rolex Submariner 16613 18k and stainless.

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps7de635fe.jpg

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Very nice. How funny; a co-worker was wearing one yesterday and it struck my eye. Blue and gold is a nice pairing.

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Thank you. I have always wanted this watch and just had to make it happen. Also a local Rolex AD here in Cincy always advertises this exact watch on their billboards on the highway and every time I see it I just want one.