Lol! I won't forget! Are you near London/going to the next Time4aPint GTG?
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Ooh look what NASA just sent me for my next moon mission!
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I'm hoping that mine is at home waiting for me when I get back later today!
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Update - This advertisement that was drawn to my attention thanks to Velorum's interesting SOTC thread indicates that Omega considered the Speedsonic to be part of the Speedmaster clan.
Whoop whoop, joined the club again this afternoon. I might do a box post tomorrow just to show the ridiculous size of the new Speedmaster kit!
New Kizzi strap attached - it can be worn either of two ways - not sure which is best. The website has it with the case back visible, but photos from the Apollo era show them wearing it threaded with the case back covered by the strap;
Not all..
Straight through like Edward E. Aldrin?
Or looped back through the spring bars like Vance D. Brand?
Don't just do something, sit there. - TNH
I can't figure out the best way!
PS I *think* Buzz is wearing the XL strap there?
Have settled on this, for now (case back showing)
What a frustrating evening.
My wife was out in the garden this morning when the postman tried to deliver mine. The postman put a card through the letter box saying that it had been left with a neighbour - but didn't say which one. Ive been along the road and knocked at every house - no luck!
Looks really great!
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The Kizzi straps look great, where did you lot get yours? I believe Buzz has it correct (he knows what he is doing!). He wouldn't want to lose his watch just because a spring bar popped out!
Thanks. That will serve me right for dipping in and out of threads!
Velorum - did you track down the missing NASA hardware?
Panda is so pretty! Snap taken on iphone this morning. Another Speedy Tuesday!
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Last edited by tom waring; 20th June 2017 at 10:14.
Yes!
The package had been taken back to the sorting office and the postman had ticked the wrong box on the red card.
Oh well, a good opportunity to reacquaint myself with all the neighbours!
Here it is:
Great vintage look I think:
After trying it various configurations I prefer it this way:
It is super light and very comfy indeed - well worth trying.
That looks great Ian - basically just like mine but with a more worn Vintage look. I am also wearing it the same way after much faffing and trying other configurations. It's surprisingly complicated for a strap! Great photos!
Cant wait 'till that's on my wrist ;-)
(did I mention I'll be buying that off you?)
Just a few of my old ones (all sold now via the SC) and a picture of Buzz.
The Kizzi Velcro is very supple, very comfortable and very authentic. It feels a bit less robust than the GasGasBones NASA style Velcro strap but that is less flexible. I like them both in different ways but both do feel like Velcro on the wrist. The GGB SPV1 is nylon with Velcro sewn on and beats them both for comfort.
Kizzi:
GGB SPV3:
GGB SPV1:
Last edited by Mr Curta; 20th June 2017 at 19:22. Reason: Correction
I do like those Kizzi straps but £50
mine
Wearing mine today.
I like the Kizzi straps but I understand he is not making anymore?
I have sent him an email to enquire but not heard anything back.
I wanted to get the modern version as well as the white strap to go with my 'old velcro' version.
You are indeed correct gents, thanks for putting me right.
I have ordered a modern Velcro version.
No white version though.
I think I will keep the new strap for the speedy Tuesday (when it eventually arrives that is)
I also have a gas gas bones version, that means I need another Speedmaster I guess!
I fine way to cool down and keep with the program!
Just got a Kizzi vintage velcro today - don't like it TBH. Flimsy and not great stitching. Poor value for money IMHO.
Trying a vintage rally style on for max ventilation in this intolerable heat!
No more terrible photos tonight i promise, they will only get worse as the Whisky flows, have a good night TZ'ers Matt68 over and out!