Reply With QuoteNice looking watch. I would personally wear that on black rubber and dark brown thick leather straps (ala Toshi).
Well this little thing arrived yesterday and so far i'm really please with it. Really comfortable on the wrist and legible in all conditions.
I must say domed acrylic is quite extreme and takes a bit of getting used to, but I really like it.
Of course now I'm on the lookout for some other type of strap, anyone have any options or experience:
A quick google has pointed me to a Toshi fudge but would be interested to see if anyone has had any experiences with these?
Quick iPhone shot:
Nice looking watch. I would personally wear that on black rubber and dark brown thick leather straps (ala Toshi).
To my eye, the Skindiver appears to be the same size and shape as this Milspec (both being Blancpain homages), and I think the rally Tropic straps are a natural.
I would recommend a Brady strap.
Looks good with the style of the watch imho.
I have one of these (black/black sharkskin), unused, if you are interested. I don't think I'll be using it. It's 22mm. I bought it for a watch with 21mm lugs, and it doesn't fit. PM me if interested to buy it.
Thanks for the offer, I think the Helson lug width is 20mm though.Originally Posted by yonsson
I would recommend a Brady strap.
Looks good with the style of the watch imho.
I have one of these (black/black sharkskin), unused, if you are interested. I don't think I'll be using it. It's 22mm. I bought it for a watch with 21mm lugs, and it doesn't fit. PM me if interested to buy it.
That looks good, and that bezel looks awesone too!To my eye, the Skindiver appears to be the same size and shape as this Milspec (both being Blancpain homages), and I think the rally Tropic straps are a natural.
Used to own a Skindiver until I found a PRS-50B and the Skindiver seemed redundant. I think the Fifty Fathoms style watches look great on mesh.
Yesss mesh all the way for me , love that look
Ok - been in your situation and tried a few options....
I liked mine on a mesh:
Or a nato:
(Orange is possibly a little extreme, but brown was nice!)
Lumpy worked ok:
Or leather, Hirsch Liberty:
One of Eddies canvas straps in sand was a favourite:
But best of all for me was the aforementioned Fudge Toshi, ticks all the boxes, super comfortable and stunning look:
There are a few choices for you! Good luck with the search...
Rob
Hi Rob,Ok - been in your situation and tried a few options....
But best of all for me was the aforementioned Fudge Toshi, ticks all the boxes, super comfortable and stunning look:
There are a few choices for you! Good luck with the search...
Rob
Thanks for these options, but certainly at the moment the Toshi is pretty much the look i'm after. Some of the nato's are a good shout too.
Miles
No probs Miles.
Rich is a great chap and very helpful, if you haven't bought from him before his straps are the best IMHO...
Also found this possible alternative in an old thread I started a while back:
If you can get over your dislike of rubber /silicone, try it on an isofrane. I posted about this recently. I think it suits the head perfectly and is incredibly comfortable. The OEM rubber wasn't bad, but this is just right. The watch head works well with a strap with a bit more substance.
Eddies retro rubber http://www.timefactors.com/rubber.htm would fit the bill perfectly and won't break the bank...
Rob
Thanks Rob (again!),
That looks a great option also.
Guess I'll have to grin and bare it and stump up the £80 for a Toshi too.
Miles
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