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Bro. JY!) I immediately started casting about for a likely 
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strap. And yes, I've gone ahead and mounted it Properly with the buckle
at 6, even though that means the logos are upside-down from the
wearer's perspective. In the case of an Invicta logo I believe that can
be considered a Feature, not a Bug. 
in a couple of notches, right? Not so fast! First I had to remove..
But we're not done! I knew it was gonna be close, but when I tried on
the new combo, I found that it was just a wee teensy bit tight when set
on The Last Hole. Obviously we need a NEW last hole:
but it does the job. 
Now, of course, there's not enough "tail" for the sliding keeper to engage the excess. 
But us ankle-wristed fellows have a trick!
Bro. jackrobinson: Note that this also goes back to the strap issue
that we discussed with the Zodiac Sport Racer. I'm sure you noticed that
this strap does swivel. IOW it's not locked into place perpendicular to
the case, like the Zodiac. Even so, due to the stiffness, it exhibits
the very same "constriction" on the sides of the wrist:
 New combo for an old favorite
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Caveman001 | 132 | September 14, 2012 07:23AM |
Nice jobIf it doesn't fit, MAKE it fit.
I like the display back too. Even on a workmanlike movement with very few moving parts, I like to see the guts. I wish they would start making clear car hoods for the same reason. I think it is just the geek in me. |
Smaug | 43 | September 14, 2012 07:32AM |
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man, how about clear skin - see how the ticker is pumping in the mirror? (n/t)
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jackrobinson | 49 | September 15, 2012 03:57PM |
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That
is without doubt the most horrible strap I have ever encountered, and I
tip my hat to you if you've found a use for it above the ocean floor! (n/t)
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JY | 48 | September 14, 2012 08:38AM |
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DJM | 32 | September 14, 2012 01:34PM |
Ah, I've seen worse.  I've seen resin straps so brittle they started to crack inside of 2 months.
And one so flimsy the springbar cut through it like a knife, first time I snagged it on something. I've encountered leather that would dye your wrist if ye dared break a sweat.  Nylon that frayed so bad after mere weeks that it looked like the cat had been after it. 
Nah, this strap wouldn't even make my Top 10 Worst Straps List.
And you got to admit, it looks good!
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Caveman001 | 39 | September 14, 2012 05:00PM |
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Bro. John, do you have a photo of the Invicta which came equipped with this strap? If so, I'd love to see it!
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Caveman001 | 38 | September 14, 2012 07:02PM |
Here ya go... I wanted a big (46mm) diver with an offset crown and orange highlights
but I was disappointed when it came - a nice enough watch but...just
didn't bond. Sold it recently as part of a job-lot.
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JY | 38 | September 15, 2012 02:32AM |
so much.
No offset crown, but anyone in the market for a big & inexpensive orange diver from a reputable maker should check this one out:
Live auction link is HERE 51mm w/o crown, 57mm with the crown, full SS, US $99 shipped.
And if that ain't orange enough, there's anothe model that comes with a matching orange resin strap... |
Caveman001 | 43 | September 15, 2012 07:33AM |
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have seen these and they just don't seem to have the design integrity I
expect from Sottomarino. In fact they look like they've been designed
by the work experience kid - good value though!! (n/t)
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JY | 48 | September 15, 2012 08:19AM |
Designed?  They strike me more as an unabashed (albeit slightly tweaked) Rol€x clone. Not saying that's a bad thing, mind!
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Caveman001 | 39 | September 15, 2012 08:31AM |
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I was about to amend my earlier post to add 'who'd blown up a picture of a Rolex' (n/t)
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JY | 47 | September 15, 2012 08:37AM |
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"Great Minds Think Alike."
BTW, here's a good photo of the (entire?) Mostro line: 
Click HERE for larger photo or HERE for live auction |
Caveman001 | 47 | September 15, 2012 02:14PM |
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Nah, wouldn't buy any one of them... Plus there that dreaded Mercedes hand...
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James T. Kirk© | 51 | September 15, 2012 02:39PM |
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Re: Plus there that dreaded Mercedes hand... Believe it or no, not everyone hates them.
Plus, this one's not Your Typical Mercedes hand, being a semi-skeleton design. Did you notice?
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Caveman001 | 41 | September 15, 2012 03:05PM |
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Re: Plus there that dreaded Mercedes hand... I should have said, IMHO!
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James T. Kirk© | 42 | September 15, 2012 04:18PM |
Well done, Ricky!  (n/t)
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James T. Kirk© | 38 | September 14, 2012 11:08AM |
Again, Ricky, EXCELLENT JOB...just another example of Caveman Horological Ingenuity!  (n/t)
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EdH | 36 | September 14, 2012 01:58PM |
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for the post and great demonstation pics kudos on the present mod and the original panny homage build, it looks good!
I see what you mean - its the stiffness that most determines the pressing |
jackrobinson | 42 | September 15, 2012 03:53PM |