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Thread: Independent review of the Smiths Military

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    Independent review of the Smiths Military

    Not paid for and no freebies given.

    https://www.watchthatsweep.co.uk/blo...s-smiths-prs29

    Eddie
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    Well, it's good to hear it from somebody other than forum members, and he isn't talking bollocks, is he? :)
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    A good well written review i thought. First of many hopefully.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Daddelvirks View Post
    Well, it's good to hear it from somebody other than forum members, and he isn't talking bollocks, is he? :)
    Er, only the bit about wanting vintage lume. And the bit about the circle 'L' to specify a 'luminous dial'.

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    Good review

    As a peripheral issue, its interesting to note what he says about the NATO. I find them more comfortable than other offerings.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Velorum View Post
    Good review

    As a peripheral issue, its interesting to note what he says about the NATO. I find them more comfortable than other offerings.
    I agree with the author. Best quality I've had, but a bit scratchy and I also have a bit of trouble folding it back under the keepers.

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    The review says the AM hands are heat blued, but I remember reading in this forum that they're chemically blued. If they are chemically blued, that's a pretty good job -- ie, you could'a fooled me.

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    Later on in that thread it was confirmed that they are heat blued after all.

    Still loving my 29am. Been a month now and still a total joy.

    Ill be honest and say i appreciate, but dont actually wear the nato. I dont like the octagonal keepers compared to the old smooth style. Ive swapped between bonklips and pigskins.

    Have you sent one to Worn and Wound yet Eddie? The 29am seems right up their street.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Synthpunk View Post
    Later on in that thread it was confirmed that they are heat blued after all.

    Still loving my 29am. Been a month now and still a total joy.

    Ill be honest and say i appreciate, but dont actually wear the nato. I dont like the octagonal keepers compared to the old smooth style. Ive swapped between bonklips and pigskins.

    Have you sent one to Worn and Wound yet Eddie? The 29am seems right up their street.
    Worn & Wound have written a review but they were waiting for the AM to come back into stock before publishing.

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    Aces. I look forward to that. I do like their reviews. Always great pictures too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hafle View Post
    I agree with the author. Best quality I've had, but a bit scratchy and I also have a bit of trouble folding it back under the keepers.
    Not had a NATO before- don't they soften up with use?


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    Just what I didn't want, good publicity for the AM. Now this batch will sell out before I have the funds for one.

    Seriously though, a well deserved write up for a beautiful looking watch.



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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    Worn & Wound have written a review but they were waiting for the AM to come back into stock before publishing.

    Eddie
    Hi Eddie

    Do you know when this will be published?

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    Quote Originally Posted by neilF183 View Post
    Hi Eddie

    Do you know when this will be published?
    No idea, I notified them when the AM came back into stock so probably soon.

    Eddie
    Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".

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