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A rather wonky combo that is nevertheless working very well for me

Caveman001
November 25, 2012 05:14PM
 Registered: July 2012
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So this rather unusual strap has been kicking around in my junk box meticulously cataloged cache of spare straps for a while. I was in there to find a new strap for a customer yesterday, and for some reason it caught my eye. A quick side-by-side comparison to an oft-worn NATO told me that it should be plenty long enough even for me. An XXL strap is a precious thing at Shamrock Hollow, not to be wasted, so I determined to find a home for it:

Photo by Ricky Lee
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"Rather unusual" in that the fabric is full-on elastic, very stretchy. Nor is the color a common one. winking smiley Also, while I've seen similar closures (IOW 2-piece plastic clip-togethers), this one is unique for having the release button on the face of the clasp rather than the sides. I wish I could remember exactly when and how I obtained this strap but, alas, I can't. I am blushing All I know is that it's a freebie, obtained either in an job-lot or, more likely, a Forum Brother's donation to Ricky Lee's Home For Wayward Wristwatches. If anyone recognizes it, please chime in! Laughing Out Loud!

So what is the mystery watch to which I've fitted it? Ah! Glad you asked. None other than..

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The model F30GVL full-lume field watch.

While the two shades of green are obviously not a match-made-in-heaven, at least there is a Green Theme going on. winking smiley

Photo by Ricky Lee
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The closure is chunky beast and, frankly, it felt a bit odd at first. I think that's because it falls spang in the center of the wrist, vs. the side of the wrist as is more usual with NATO and other "over-and-under" fabric straps. Of course that means that it's a left-wrist-only combo, not suitable for right-wrist dual-wristing as are most fabric straps. But I can live with that! After wearing it for ~ 18 hours I got to say...

Photo by Ricky Lee
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..it wears Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr8! cool smiley Again, not quite like anything else in my collection. I have it set so that the elastic is under very light tension. That results in a fit that is absolutely rock-solid, no sliding about whatsoever, yet is as comfortable as a pair of well-worn jeans. thumbs up Bellissimo! WIS Honeymoon

Sláinte! smileys with beer

-Ricky

 Ricky Lee McBroom
"A man, like a watch, is to be valued for his manner of going." - William Penn

Messages In This Thread

A rather wonky combo that is nevertheless working very well for me Caveman001 106 November 25, 2012 05:14PM
I think it goes well with the watch and is a pleasant-to-look-at shade of green. Salut smileys with beer! (n/t) jackrobinson 41 November 25, 2012 05:24PM
I think I've seen the perfect outfit to go with it ...
'net photo 		JFK3531 37 November 25, 2012 05:29PM
Laughing Out Loud! Rollin' on the floor laughin' me ass off! Laughing Out Loud!
Yes, this may very well become my new St. Patrick's Day combo. thumbs up

grinning smiley smileys with beer
 Caveman001 57 November 25, 2012 05:37PM
do you suggest he wear Charles' skirt or Camilla's suit spinning smiley sticking its tongue out? (n/t) jackrobinson 41 November 25, 2012 05:43PM
Re: do you suggest he wear Charles' skirt or Camilla's suit spinning smiley sticking its tongue out?
His choice. eye popping smiley
 JFK3531 43 November 25, 2012 06:08PM
Requesting permission to NOT be tactful... (n/t) Smaug 52 November 25, 2012 05:52PM
Fire away! thumbs up
I already know it's "wonky", right? Whistling...

Rollin' on the floor laughin' me ass off! smileys with beer
 Caveman001 61 November 25, 2012 06:18PM
It looks terrible. I hope Miss Pam won't let you out in public wearing that.
A near-match is the worst kind of clashing, IMNSHO.

Now, so as to make this constructive, let me suggest that I think that strap would work best on something with a yellow dial. A combo like that would be un-apologetically bright, but at least not clashing. Might make a good gift to a kid. Or a clown. spinning smiley sticking its tongue out

You have to consider the source with criticism, so I will admit that I'm a little Snob when it comes to matching. I never wear any of my beloved blue-dialed watches with a green shirt, for instance. I try not to wear a black-strapped watch when I'm wearing a brown belt, but I'm a little flexible on that one. I did buy one gold-plated Seiko watch just to have something that matched my wedding band. I am blushing
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 Smaug 55 November 25, 2012 06:39PM
+1! winking smiley (n/t) James T. Kirk© 51 November 26, 2012 05:18AM
Well. Sorry to disappoint you an' The Captain, but 'tis too late to quarantine it. Whistling...
It has already Escaped Into The Wild! eye popping smiley



smileys with beer
 Caveman001 48 November 26, 2012 07:29AM
What, and my voice of nonconformIng affirmation doesn't count?! eye popping smiley (n/t) jackrobinson 52 November 26, 2012 07:38AM
I am blushing Sorry Bro. jack! Oops! My mistake!
I do appreciate your ignoring the herd, going out on a limb, and following the beat of a different drummer!

Thank you! smileys with beer
 Caveman001 44 November 26, 2012 07:45AM
Np. I was serious, not. smoking smiley (n/t) jackrobinson 40 November 26, 2012 10:05AM
Looks like it may be an old shark watch strap....
Snap in looks identical....it may not be oem, but it seems to be clearly what the manufacturer was going for if not...
 dano0 53 November 25, 2012 09:10PM
Ya know, I'd have never pegged it as such. I am blushing
Thank you! I think quite a lot of and watches, so it just went up a notch in my estimation. winking smiley

smileys with beer
 Caveman001 62 November 28, 2012 07:12AM


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