Reply With QuoteThat's a really handsome watch. And for about £80, I might have to try one...
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That's a really handsome watch. And for about £80, I might have to try one...
IMO the quality outweighs the cost. A really nice little watch.
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You're not kidding. I was thinking the handset was particulalrly nicely executed - better than a LOT of much more expensive mainstream brands, but TBF the whole things stands-up to scrutiny. Very reminiscent of the recent Rolex vs. San Martin vid.
FWIW, that strap looks great on it, too
Wonder how many 'Perfect Straps' for this watch I've posted ITT...?
Anyway...
New in today, a sage green, FKM-rubber, curved-end strap which is marketed for one of the variants of the MoonSwatch, which it transpires is a perfect fit for the Damasko, and in my favourite shade of green. £17 on Thiefbay. It's very nicely made, not too thick and pretty supple - without that clammy flabbiness of silicone. It's supplied with a nicely sculpted machined buckle (which I've swapped for a Damasko-branded example), as well as a set of springbars and a strap-changing tool. 20mm lug only.
Rally on my Manometro.
I could never bond with the beige strap that came with it.
Happier now.
Thoughts on this combo….
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Last edited by TaketheCannoli; 22nd April 2024 at 15:12.
I had a bracelet (unused) in the box from when I purchased a Monaco but had to send it back because it had ongoing issues which their 'horlogical expert' said was repaired.. and wasn't.
I just twigged that it's the same lug width as my new piece... so on it goes.
I'd prefer curved lug ends... but am wondering how it looks? It was in cloudy plastic and I didn't realise it was shiny in parts too.
Last edited by gregory; 22nd April 2024 at 18:07.
Very nice watch but, IMO, that bracelet isn't right for it. I think leather will be hard to beat. Try a Hirsch Heavy Calf to avoid the OEM 'tax'.I had a bracelet (unused) in the box from when I purchased a Monaco but had to send it back because it had ongoing issues which their 'horlogical expert' said was repaired.. and wasn't.
I just twigged that it's the same lug width as my new piece... so on it goes.
I'd prefer curved lug ends... but am wondering how it looks? It was in cloudy plastic and I didn't realise it was shiny in parts too.
Or this from Watchgecko for a more aged appearance:
https://www.watchgecko.com/products/...ch-strap-black
Thank you for another set of eyes... much appreciated.
I've gone back with the original Breitling strap in black, though I will peruse the link you sent too.
Thanks Tom.
Two watches and four straps.
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A Zulu diver flat vent in dark grey with the original gold buckle works quite well I think.
Enjoying this silicone cheapie (£6.34) on my Sinn U1 at the mo -
For silicone it's pretty good - not a huge dust-magnet, and acceptable colour-density.
The little metal securing stud instead of the usual restraining loop is a nice touch.
Came with black buckle which I swapped for a nicer quality Watch Steward one from an unused NATO.
Slightly irked that the small holes were not actually open to allow ventilation, but being a stubborn sod, I opened out every single one! All 224 of them... #getalife
Looks great Earl, wouldn't be too shabby reversed either, top effort on the ventilation
Agree it would look good, but the only slight design slip-up is that it has quick-release springbars, so can't really be reversed, though they do make a version with the white on the outside, which I'm tempted to try...
A shame, but for another £7 worth a punt, good colour match all around. A shame they don't do a black/orange combo.
Seek, and ye shall find -
Cheaper too, and no doubt all of these can be found even cheaper on Ali Express for those that don't mind dealing with the wretches...
Last edited by earlofsodbury; 24th April 2024 at 23:36.
Spot on ,thanks. I'll be having one of those,Seek, and ye shall find -
Cheaper too, and no doubt all of these can be found even cheaper on Ali Express for those that don't mind dealing with the wretches...
Cheers
This is my Sinn 556a on a green nato. I’m not generally a fan of nato straps but I think it really suits this watch and I’m doing a lot of trekking this year, culminating in the Three Peaks, decided this would be the watch that would accompany me and stuck it on a nato, it’s really grown on me. Definitely a great outdoor watch, so robust and legible.
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Enjoying this silicone cheapie (£6.34) on my Sinn U1 at the mo
That's a great looking combination for the price of the strap . Thanks for the link too , I will be taking a look .
That looks very good - and very much like Sinn's own nylon 2-parter, but likely a fraction of its extravagant cost!
I believe that you want something like this! :)
I believe that you want something like this! :)
Or a shark skin like this…..
Ha, mine's on this -
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