akabw
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Post by akabw on Jan 2, 2020 15:04:16 GMT -6
I'm still sporting the one watch to rule them all! Well, at least to all the 20mm straps I have readily available, that is. Simplicity getting it done in the versatility dept.
It is the watch for today but instead of dumping all the pics on a WOTD thread I'm creating this thread and would like to see some of your versatile watches. Pics would be great, lots of it, folks.
Centric Lightwell Field Mark II This watch originally came with a very comfortable elastic nato strap but with the drilled lugs and quick release spring pics that came along with it, it is begging for a strap fun!
Sailcloth with contrasting stitch
Water resistant leather strap
Bond nato
Brown leather with white stitching
Coarse suede leather
Ultra-fine suede leather
Khaki nato
Now, lets add some pop to this piece...
Blue nato Red nato
Leather
Let's see what you guys got! Pretty please with sugar on top. ~v~
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CHIP
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Post by CHIP on Jan 2, 2020 15:24:50 GMT -6
Excellent shots, as always.
I hate to say it, but my most versatile watch is the Apple Watch lol.
Tons of straps. Tons of faces.
If you’re asking about mechanical watches, I’d have to give that some thought.
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akabw
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Post by akabw on Jan 2, 2020 17:02:19 GMT -6
Excellent shots, as always. I hate to say it, but my most versatile watch is the Apple Watch lol. Tons of straps. Tons of faces. If you’re asking about mechanical watches, I’d have to give that some thought. You do have a point! It is not the best selling watch out there for nothing! But yes, ordinary mechanical or quartz will do for the sake of this thread.
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Baco Noir
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Post by Baco Noir on Jan 2, 2020 22:25:15 GMT -6
My most versatile is my Seiko Black Monster. Looks great on the bracelet, but also on black, gray, and orange NATOs; black or orange Isofrane; or a multitude of leather straps.
This thread reminds me that I need to size the bracelet (never worn this new one) and get it on the wrist again!
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Post by priamo on Jan 2, 2020 23:09:14 GMT -6
My most versatile is my Seiko Black Monster. Looks great on the bracelet, but also on black, gray, and orange NATOs; black or orange Isofrane; or a multitude of leather straps. This thread reminds me that I need to size the bracelet (never worn this new one) and get it on the wrist again! Is that the Topper Edition one?
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Post by Baco Noir on Jan 2, 2020 23:46:38 GMT -6
My most versatile is my Seiko Black Monster. Looks great on the bracelet, but also on black, gray, and orange NATOs; black or orange Isofrane; or a multitude of leather straps. This thread reminds me that I need to size the bracelet (never worn this new one) and get it on the wrist again! Is that the Topper Edition one? No - I flipped that one as soon as it came in. I’m talking this version (Amazon photo).
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Post by akabw on Jan 3, 2020 0:55:19 GMT -6
The 2nd gen iMonster is good too...
Black nato
Gray nato
Rubber strap
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Post by carl on Jan 3, 2020 14:26:59 GMT -6
Funny you should ask! As I was putting my Longines BigEye on this morning, I was thinking that for my lifestyle it is likely my most versatile. And one of the few watches I own that I am actually thinking of getting more straps for. The one I have now is not the original, and I also have another on the way that I ordered recently. I also get the biggest bang out of seeing it on my wrist, with the "BigEye" at 3 o'clock and the oversized pushers. This is the original strap: This is the seconds strap: The third strap is on the way. Thanks to the Christmas/New Year holiday and the gross inefficiency of Canada Post, it is taking more than two weeks to arrive from the eastern U.S. Like I say, unusual for me to have a change of straps, at least more than two. Cheers, Carl Third strap arrived today. Worn & Wound Model 2 Premium - Moss. Very pleased with this one. This is the second strap I have ordered from them over the years, quality is very good. Nice, oiled premium leather. So far, my favorite choice for this watch:
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Post by muckymark on Jan 3, 2020 15:00:04 GMT -6
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Post by muckymark on Jan 3, 2020 15:02:42 GMT -6
carl I’m still waiting on a Barton strap I ordered on their Black Friday sale....
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Post by priamo on Jan 3, 2020 15:16:47 GMT -6
Don't wear this much so I've kept it on the Shorokhoff strap it came with. Seller poljot24 included 2 Rios leather straps with it here's a 20mm fabric Hodinkee. I have been kind of wondering what this watch might look like on another strap and this interesting subject, thanks akabw, has motivated me to test the waters. and to my surprise I now see the inside of the lugs are double tapped.
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Post by Baco Noir on Jan 3, 2020 15:52:23 GMT -6
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Post by akabw on Jan 3, 2020 17:09:27 GMT -6
Bravissimo muckymark! That's how it is done! You rock dude! Thanks a bunch for your contribution!
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Post by akabw on Jan 3, 2020 17:12:01 GMT -6
Now we're talking gents! Dig the Monster mash there Baco Noir! Great pics too! I love that watch, never intended to love it but was so intrigued and now it is a permanent part of the collection.
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Post by akabw on Jan 3, 2020 17:14:36 GMT -6
Don't wear this much so I've kept it on the Shorokhoff strap it came with. Seller poljot24 included 2 Rios leather straps with it here's a 20mm fabric Hodinkee. I have been kind of wondering what this watch might look like on another strap and this interesting subject, thanks akabw, has motivated me to test the waters. and to my surprise I now see the inside of the lugs are double tapped. You don't wear it that often? What's wrong with you, brother? I love that thing. Different, unique, I'd wear that, a lot.
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