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Nov 12, 2018

Anyone thinking of getting a strap to replace the black rubber one? I'm debating if I want to order on now, or wait until I have the watch in my possession to see what would look best

AndyA

Nov 12, 2018

renuzit414Well I'm trying to patina my case but cant get the strap off the springbars are impossible and I'm not a watch noob! I'll try with a blade next time to see if I can catch the little collars. My normal springbar tool wont touch them

Lwb2017

Nov 27, 2018

AndyAThat's because they put tubes over the spring bars. Making it impossible to remove without having to snip them off.

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AndyA

Nov 27, 2018

Lwb2017I did it with a Stanley knife/ box cutter blade you need to get in there

Lwb2017

Nov 28, 2018

AndyAThanks for the information. I just tried your method and it worked rather quickly. Thank again. I put a wotancraft strap that cost more than the turtle

AndyA

Nov 28, 2018

Lwb2017Glad to help! I'd like to see that combo if you have any pics?

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Lwb2017

Nov 28, 2018

AndyA

Nov 28, 2018

Lwb2017Superb looking combo there!

Lwb2017

Nov 28, 2018

AndyAThanks. Strap a couple years old and buckle don't match. I'm debating on using cape cod on both watch and strap buckle and see if they patina together

AndyA

Nov 28, 2018

Lwb2017I went a bit crazy on mine. It was always destined for patina though :)

Lwb2017

Nov 28, 2018

AndyAI might do the vinegar method but going to use it for a few days more before I patina it. Seems you had some sea water mist on yours. I literally use to keep a bottle of sea water in my closet for instant patina needs.

AndyA

Nov 28, 2018

Lwb2017Yes I hit it with liver of sulfur then lifted it with a Cape cod then misted it. I went for the green oxidized look after loving the bronzy by panerai

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AndyA

Nov 28, 2018

If you try it be warned that it reacts FAST although it's removable with a Cape cod. I dipped mine for 60 seconds before putting it in the baking soda solution and it went almost black in that time. LOS isn't for the feint of heart haha

Lwb2017

Nov 28, 2018

AndyAI like the black look. Did it last that color?

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AndyA

Nov 28, 2018

Lwb2017Well I took it off straight after but it was reasonably tough. I think it may chip easily

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DataWarrior

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Nov 28, 2018

renuzit414If you find any good replacements, please share.

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Timur-i-Leng

Dec 10, 2018

renuzit414Hi Did you have any problems removing the spring bars?... Mine seems to have oversized spring bars, maybe 26mm cramped instead of 24mm, making it very difficult to remove them... In the end I might need to cut them off

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renuzit414

Dec 10, 2018

Timur-i-LengI haven't even tried removing the rubber strap yet, because I'm still waiting on my leather strap to come in! From what I've heard from other people on here, you probably do need to cut them off :(

M--k

Dec 13, 2018

renuzit414still trying to figure out the right one...

ltopper

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Dec 13, 2018

M--kThis is a fun game. Orange I think is the best option there, personally. Though a simple all black nato or leather option would also be very fitting.

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DataWarrior

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Dec 14, 2018

M--kWish you posted them separately so we could have voted on which we liked best. #newfeature

M--k

Dec 14, 2018

DataWarriorHa! Maybe I will next time. Because I guess I'm not done yet. I have a few more yet to install and with some mixing and matching of parts (like the black Panerai-style buckle on the orange rubber strap) or customizing (like the first leather strap pic where I replaced the orange stitching with white)... I still have a number of combinations yet to try. And then potentially share. But I wouldn't bother if I didn't like the basic watch. Which so far I definitely do. :)

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M--k

Dec 14, 2018

ltopperIt is! Thanks, I like the orange rubber one a lot too. On the wrist fit & comfort as well as aesthetically. In person, the colour match to the minute hand is really close. I will probably rebuild it a couple more times with a bronze buckle and white and/or black keepers to see what works best with the case and face.

DataWarrior

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Dec 14, 2018

M--kOo love to see what you come up with. The current strap I am using for mine is a black leather strap with white stitching. Currently still looking for an additional strap that I can wear when I want to change it up. Ill post something here once I find it.

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M--k

Dec 19, 2018

M--kMore.

Dec 19, 2018

Dec 19, 2018

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Dec 19, 2018

Jan 5, 2019

renuzit414I finally found a new strap that I like, ended up getting one from Gruppo Gamma because they have a bronze buckle I like. I wish it wasn't stamped with their name, but I like the rest of it. Also polished it up a bit so I can start my slow patina journey

Lwb2017

Jan 15, 2019

renuzit414Nope. Use a blade. Read above.

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Bigerd

Jan 17, 2019

renuzit414

M--k

Feb 1, 2019

renuzit414I really like it! It looks like the thread colour is a really good match to the bronze. And that buckle being so angular is a great match to the case design. I want that buckle! I haven't settled yet, but have a few more tries to share. I have modified a few of the straps and components with many of these different versions I have shown so far. The last one is my current favourite with the leather being an interesting match to the case colour, and I re-stitched it with white and orange thread. For now... :)