Precista PRS-82 - owner first impressions, photos and straps etc

[Rockabilly]

Now that's what I call good taste...

Thank you very much! :)

PS: Good morning all with this picture!

and this one :)

[mrwozza70]

I'm trying it on a RAF strap today... nice and thin, comfortable and with a screw bar secured buckle it should be safe!

[Jim:]

I don't know maybe it is sand, look at Jim's post #404

That is the strap I want, it looks lime green on my display but maybe it is sand. Will see when it turns up. I think Jim might be in New Zealand judging by his location name, my guess is he bought this same strap from eBay as well. Just a guess. after searching for quite a while it was the only strap I could find that looked the same as Jims picture.

Jim are you going to help clear this one up Sir ?

Hi guys,

Sorry, its taken me a while to figure out (ie remember) where I got that black and sand NATO from. I did a trawl through my Paypal account and I turns out I got it from Watcharama when they used to sell straps. I got three NATOs from them and they are all really good except the steel keepers are annoyingly too deep, as if they are made for a much thicker material.

It was described as James Bond NATO Classic Buff

Jim

[Uke1]

Monkeyswag do the black and sand stripes too, they call it 'desert snake'. I also got the black with thinner sand stripes that I posted a pic of earlier in the thread from them too, called 'the highway' I think. Both are good quality and they do them in brushed fittings too which is a must for me on a brushed case like the PRS-82.

[swanbourne]

More pics from The Red Sea and more pics of Nics.















Eddie

[nibby]

On Eddies flat end rubber. Lovely soft strap.

[RayTango]

Is that what's known as watch porn eddie?

[Rockabilly]

Is that what's known as watch porn eddie?

I like it! I will be in 7 weeks somewhere in Spain/Canaries Island! Just an wild idea, but maybe Eddie is sponsoring one watch for the girl and one watch for the TZ Member who is the winner of our NEW Summer Game and we all look this summer on the beach for the Hottest Precista Girl Picture. I do smell a great Fun World wide competition here! :)

[Dentsmithy]

I keep seeing these leather nato's so I thought I'd have a try. Robbed a few fittings from a nylon that doesn't get worn and got stuck in. It is very comfortable and the colour brings out the vintage lume nicely..

(sorry no beach babes as accesories)

[RussB]

I really like the look of that - nicely done.

[Dentsmithy]

I really like the look of that - nicely done.

Thankyou sir. Going to try one in blue next.

I was lucky to have some thin leather so there isn't too much bulking up. I also wet it so it formed around the spring bars tightly.

I can see the attraction of Shell Cordovan but they seem to be a bit on the expensive side.

[Vanguard]

Stuck mine on one of Eddies beige NATO's this weekend, liking the summer feel it gives it

[RABbit]

Stuck mine on one of Eddies beige NATO's this weekend, liking the summer feel it gives it

I agree, did the same last week and it makes a nice change from the Admiralty grey NATO I normally wear it with. Eddie's strap is very soft too, very nicely made.

[Vanguard]

I agree, did the same last week and it makes a nice change from the Admiralty grey NATO I normally wear it with. Eddie's strap is very soft too, very nicely made.

I agree, my only experience with NATOs previously was the one on my Seagull 1963 and Eddies are much softer and higher quality

[Harrisonf1987]

Wow this watch looks great in the "wild". I'm still after the Smiths Military PRS-29. Building up posts so I can lerk on the sales forum now! Haha

[Skyfire]

Awesome. Need to make some room in the watch box for that.

[Napoléon SOLO]

not a bad choice the mesh (fed up with natos!)

[subzeer0]

its no good gonna have to get me one now...i have resisted long enough

[gray]

not a bad choice the mesh (fed up with natos!)

Same combo for me this week but I find the mesh a bit... silver so have ordered a black PVD one which is a combo I love on other divers

[Plastic]

Gray, please post a picture with the PVD. I like the idea of that.

[Jack's Creation]

Here's #007

Works very well with the leather strap, who made it?

[gray]

Gray, please post a picture with the PVD. I like the idea of that.

Hey Plastic

Please excuse the radio silence. I've had the black mesh for a week now. A quick shot taken today against the rusting hulk of an Air Ministry Sunbeam Talbot whilst exploring a derelict WW2 air field.



I've had all sorts of mesh bracelets over the years and without doubt this is the cheapest at £20 from Amazon. It's matte black and looser than most, ie the mesh is not tight, however this is compensated for by the generous weave and a thickish wire. The lug bar is also more substantial, thicker than many I've had, which I like. I prefer it to most I've had and find it very comfortable. It has a seatbelt buckle for the perfect fit but lacks a safety fold over clasp - which might prove costly.

I really like the look on the 82 - as mentioned before I like the combo on many watches. In most lighting and from a variety of angles it mostly just looks like a black strap - nylon, Kevlar, sailcloth - something with a weave. The photo doesn't show it, but the combo also has the illusion of darkening the colour of the watch head itself.

All in all I am very happy with it.

[lambstew]

I decided to slip on some new shoes today quite by accident. I had an unused grey crocodile grain lying around and knowing how good the '82 looks on admiralty grey, I decided to give it the officer treatment and this is the result..

I can't say enough about this watch Eddie. You made a classic better so I can use it but look like a watch at least twice the cost. It's class act Eddie..I just love it...My only gripe? The aged lume tint in the 12 o'clock lume dot should have had a stronger concentration..it's much whiter appearing then the dial markers..

Cheers,

Konrad

[Snoodles]

I agree it is a a fantastic Watch so versatile and perfect size for me with 20mm lugs and very comfy @ 40 mm! I've never had so much admiration over a watch which is nice but not what you go looking for.. Thanks MR P.

[Plastic]

Hey Plastic

Please excuse the radio silence. I've had the black mesh for a week now. A quick shot taken today against the rusting hulk of an Air Ministry Sunbeam Talbot whilst exploring a derelict WW2 air field.



I've had all sorts of mesh bracelets over the years and without doubt this is the cheapest at £20 from Amazon. It's matte black and looser than most, ie the mesh is not tight, however this is compensated for by the generous weave and a thickish wire. The lug bar is also more substantial, thicker than many I've had, which I like. I prefer it to most I've had and find it very comfortable. It has a seatbelt buckle for the perfect fit but lacks a safety fold over clasp - which might prove costly.

I really like the look on the 82 - as mentioned before I like the combo on many watches. In most lighting and from a variety of angles it mostly just looks like a black strap - nylon, Kevlar, sailcloth - something with a weave. The photo doesn't show it, but the combo also has the illusion of darkening the colour of the watch head itself.

All in all I am very happy with it.

Thanks Gray, that's a fantastic combination. I might be tempted! :-)

[gray]

I agree it is a a fantastic Watch so versatile and perfect size for me with 20mm lugs and very comfy @ 40 mm! I've never had so much admiration over a watch which is nice but not what you go looking for.. Thanks MR P.

I may have missed it, but how did you age the bezel?

[Snoodles]

I may have missed it, but how did you age the bezel?

Baked in the oven for 20 mins medium heat and then in a cup of bleach checking every 5mins for about 20 mins in total..

Scary stuff as never done it before but I like that watch so much and it's not going anywhere, worst case scenario I could buy another if it went horribly wrong! Not being flamboyant but I payed the same for a ghost on my 5513 that I payed for the the 82 and like it so much I'm thinking of buying another for the Good Lady! Anyone sitting on the sidelines wondering if they should get one please don't as You WILL not regret it....!

[gray]

It works for me

[Snoodles]

It works for me

Crude but effective..

[StuS]

Just arrived now! A quick and rough mobile phone snap but I'll try get the camera out for some proper pics later...want to work on my sunburn first while the weather is decent! First impressions are that you lot were spot on, its just stunning in person...



Many thanks Eddie!

This Highway nato has just arrived from Mokey Swag and straight onto my 82 - Great combination thanks for posting this pic

[slowmotion]

not a bad choice the mesh (fed up with natos!)

Nice combo !

[Merlind100]

[QUOTE=gray;3197227]Hey Plastic

Please excuse the radio silence. I've had the black mesh for a week now. A quick shot taken today against the rusting hulk of an Air Ministry Sunbeam Talbot whilst exploring a derelict WW2 air field.



Where is that please

[gray]

[QUOTE=Merlind100;3201623]

Hey Plastic

Please excuse the radio silence. I've had the black mesh for a week now. A quick shot taken today against the rusting hulk of an Air Ministry Sunbeam Talbot whilst exploring a derelict WW2 air field.



Where is that please

RAF Tilstock - take a torch. Open access.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ra...w=1680&bih=949

[Uke1]

This Highway nato has just arrived from Mokey Swag and straight onto my 82 - Great combination thanks for posting this pic

No problem mate, happy to help

[Merlind100]

[QUOTE=gray;3201782]

RAF Tilstock - take a torch. Open access.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ra...w=1680&bih=949

Thanks for that

[searat]

Here's my PRS82 on Eddie's Speedbird NATO


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Lovely watch - not too large or heavy, and not one you're likely to see often on your travels.
Steve

[barryw]

Here's my PRS82 on Eddie's Speedbird NATO


image-847274270.jpg

Lovely watch - not too large or heavy, and not one you're likely to see often on your travels.
Steve

I wear my 82 on a Speedbird Nato, i think it really brings out the bluish tint on the crystal.
Enjoy it, it looks great ;)

[gray]

Whatever I put on it I always end up going back to a NATO. Currently admiralty grey :-)

[Uke1]

Finally picked up a leather NATO for my 82, very comfy and looks pretty dapper...

[subzeer0]

Stuck mine on one of Eddies beige NATO's this weekend, liking the summer feel it gives it

due to this thread...i am now the proud owner of a new one identical to this just recieved as of now, many thanks....(i hate this place)

[Fishbed]

Mine !





Bye !

[Merlind100]

I normally have mine on a stainless bracelet that I think suits it very nicely

Today I took it swimming in the Sea at Camber so it went back onto the nato it came with. I know it's fully waterproof but still felt nervous with it in the water. It has obviously survived with no ill effects and been well rinsed in fresh water one I git in home as per Eddies instructions. Still feels wierd wearing a watch in the water though

[Dentsmithy]

PRS82 on a Brooks...

[barryw]

PRS82 on a Brooks...

Great picture!
I'm still in honeymoon period, it's my favourite watch at the moment, just pushed my Everest off the top spot!
I just love mine, it's on Eddies blue Nato at the moment, but looks amazing on the Speedbird Nato too, i just love the bluish hue the crystal gives off :)

[Dentsmithy]

Great picture!
I'm still in honeymoon period, it's my favourite watch at the moment, just pushed my Everest off the top spot!
I just love mine, it's on Eddies blue Nato at the moment, but looks amazing on the Speedbird Nato too, i just love the bluish hue the crystal gives off :)

I just love it, doesn't seem to matter which strap I put it on. Between this and the Speedbird I feel quite content though I'm keen to get an Everest to see if I like the variety...luckily I'm broke;)

[Uke1]

Mine !





Bye !

Hmm, I quite like that NATO! I don't think I've seen that colour combination before. Where is it from?

[OliverCD]

Hmm, I quite like that NATO! I don't think I've seen that colour combination before. Where is it from?

I have also been hankering after one of these… spotted a version on Crown and Buckle.

http://www.crownandbuckle.com/straps...ato-strap.html

[Uke1]

I have also been hammering after one of these… spotted a version on Crown and Buckle.

http://www.crownandbuckle.com/straps...ato-strap.html

Ah cheers mate, I'll take a look

[Linos]

I share the pleasure of owning a Precista PRS-82

[vekslak]

Thank you very much! :)

PS: Good morning all with this picture!

and this one :)

great looking canvas strap, any chance you could share the source for this?