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What steel to choose for spring bars?

I see some using 304 and other using 316L... If I understand correctly, it seems that 316L is a bit more resistant against corrosion from sea water. B...
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I like Bovet. But I'll make do with the poor cousin for now

What do you guys think? Is #bovet deserving of its price tag? IWC does or used to do the articulated look with the Da Vinci collection, which in itsel...
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Wire Lugs

While they give off a vintage vibe, you find them on a modern watch from time to time. I love the look of the skinny metal holding the straps. Like, I...
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Tide/temp Strap advice

So I found an old timex tide/temp with the worst band ever on it and planned on updating the band to the new model style synthetic but it doesn't sit...
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1989 Tissot - strap help needed!

Very grateful for advice. Just won the attached watch - a circa 1989 Tissot - on ebay for £25 GBP. Hate the look of the strap which is one of those sp...
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Double lug holes are a game changer!

Today, I decided to change the strap on my Baltany D12 for a new look, but, unfortunately, did not manage to find a comfortable fit with the strap on...
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Nomos bring back the original Club... Will they bring back the Dunkel?

So Monochrome are reporting that Nomos have resurrected (and mildly updated) the original Club (36mm, white dial, all Arabics and indices - no Roman n...
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Straight vs curved straps

I recently purchased a watch where the OEM strap is curved and am looking to experiment with different straps however, a vast majority of straps are s...
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Integrated bracelet double standard.

I always find it funny when folks go gaga over and integrated bracelet but hate on another brand for using an odd numbered lug width. The integrated b...
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Those sexy long lugs - My Longines LK44

This is my Longines LK44 from the early 1950s which I acquired just the beginning of this year. Art deco style and with a set of unique looking lugs....
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