Very nice looking chrono, Ricky. Congrats.
(n/t) (Views: 24)
Mark C. -- August 03, 2010 06:23PM
A fine looking watch, congrats! (Views: 29)
Dre -- August 03, 2010 08:46AM
I like that it's an unusual color, you typically don't find a lot of grey watches.
That's a lovely watch. I agree with the guys, get >> (Views: 22)
Dave Murphy -- August 03, 2010 06:41AM
>> a nice strap, perhaps with deployant.
I have to agree with Marc...that watch deserves a better strap >> (Views: 26)
Chance -- August 03, 2010 03:36AM
Surely there's a leather strap out there that can be had in a length suitable for your ham hock of a wrist? 
Re: Surely there's a leather strap out there..in a length suitable for your ham hock of a wrist? (Views: 19)
Ricky Lee -- August 03, 2010 06:47AM
Oh, sure! I've got several XL leather straps that would work.
But as hot as it's been here of late, I wouldn't leave the house with leather. 
When it cools off some, I'll experiment. For us, that'll be about November. 
-Ricky
My SSC was relegated to leather for a good while... 
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Chance -- August 03, 2010 03:41PM
...and thus relegated to cool-weather wear only until I found a sharp
rubber strap while browsing a Fossil store's selection a few weeks
back. Suits the watch perfectly...
I
reckon there's gotta be a *rubber* strap out there somewhere that'll
fit ya. Unless you don't like rubber straps in hot weather...but for
me, putting the rubber band on the SSC gave it new life during warm
weather months.
I love the SSC! 
Good solution, too! 
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Ricky Lee -- August 03, 2010 06:49PM
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Chance
I reckon there's gotta be a *rubber* strap out there somewhere that'll fit ya.
You know, I never considered rubber. Sure, it's a viable option and, like leather, I've got a couple that would work. Thanks!
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Chance
Unless you don't like rubber straps in hot weather...but for me,
putting the rubber band on the SSC gave it new life during warm weather
months.
Ironically, I don't like rubber straps much at all.. except for very hot sticky weather. 
I'm
not keen on the "dust magnet" nature of most, for one thing. And I
don't find them to be particularly comfortable, partly because of the
way they tend to "grab" the wrist. But when things get truly hot 'n'
nasty, and they're lubricated by a copious amount of sweat, rubber
straps look & feel a lot better to me, of a sudden. 
-Ricky
congrats! thats a stunner. (n/t) (Views: 27)
sittinduk -- August 03, 2010 03:05AM
Re: Congratys Ricky! 
looks nice (n/t) (Views: 25)
BILLANAGNOS(GREEK) -- August 03, 2010 02:38AM
A stunning watch you got there! (n/t) (Views: 23)
Hans_NL -- August 03, 2010 02:33AM
Such a spectacular get! Thumbs Up I just love how balanced that dial is... 
Well done, Scotty! (n/t) (Views: 19)
Nuvolari -- August 02, 2010 11:15PM
Let the inner Scotsman rest, enjoy the watch (n/t) (Views: 16)
Reto -- August 02, 2010 11:09PM
Great watch, but I cannot endorse its placement on a Nato... (Views: 28)
MCV -- August 02, 2010 11:07PM
not a fan of those straps and to
me, an expensive piece like that deserves a nice leather strap or the
bracelet you now wish you had.
Just my two cents. --Marc
You really think so? To me, the price is irrelevant.. (Views: 31)
Ricky Lee -- August 03, 2010 06:41AM
..when it comes to whether or not a
watch works with a NATO. Rather, it's whether the design & styling
are compatible. The average Seamaster works great for me on a NATO, for
instance. To me, the Multifort also looks and wears totally natural on
the NATO.
And 
certainly has no problem putting their 
pieces on nylon. That Master Compressor Navy Seals LE that I fondled in
Ocho Rios? In addition to the bracelet it included one of these:
And we're talking a watch with a street price of more that six times the 
here.
It's not
a true NATO, I confess, but "NATO-like". The main run is not one piece,
but 2-piece. It's built sort of like a Bund, come to think of it. It
feels like silk 
& what with wearing the JLC brand probably costs more than the Multifort itself, if purchased seperately.
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MCV
..not a fan of those straps..
See?! I knew it! You're just a NATO Hater... 
-Ricky
Marc I agree brother but us Big guys formerly steroidally injected football players: (Views: 22)
KMJ1966 -- August 03, 2010 12:48AM
such as myself have massive wrists I for one cant buy a standard watch
strap I always have to buy oversize customs, the quick solution is a
Nato so in this case what about a Buffalo or Ostrich Nato? It would up
class the look while making the watch strap more conducive to a watch
at this price point. Although sweaty wrists are not fun either. As for
the 23mm lugs the '59 citizen I overhauled has 21mm I could have gone
down to 20 but cut down a 22 instead to get that I ate too much
feeling!
-Kevin
Fantastic! Nice to see it stateside & comfy at Camp Ricky 
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Riddim Driven -- August 02, 2010 08:58PM
As Chris said --- glad you weren't snookered while under the influence
of the tropics & the mind elixirs with the little umbrellas in them
Congrats again for a great watch & keepsake!
RD
Looks fantastic on the NATO! (n/t) (Views: 28)
Stef G -- August 02, 2010 08:37PM
Thanks Bro. Stef! I'll wear most anything on a NATO, so am relieved to be reassured that it's not just me. (Views: 25)
Ricky Lee -- August 02, 2010 09:31PM
Stef knows, he owns them all! (n/t) (Views: 20)
Chris L -- August 02, 2010 09:24PM
I'm sure you already said, > (Views: 28)
greg honeycutt -- August 02, 2010 08:29PM
what's the lug width?
Apparently the Tom Swift Watch Co. is doing well (n/t) (Views: 23)
ARupard -- August 02, 2010 08:08PM
Looks great on the NATO, but IMHO Johnny's suggestion of a mesh is a great one... (Views: 27)
DJM -- August 02, 2010 08:08PM
you could get one with a nice machined deployant for well under a 100 USD.
Also glad to hear you got a good deal. Congrats on all fronts.
Bro. Dan! Yeah, I'll try a mesh.. (Views: 19)
Ricky Lee -- August 02, 2010 09:29PM
..sooner or later. Probably sooner.
Luckily I have a couple of 22mm mesh bracelets on hand, so I'll be able to Try Before I Buy.
-Ricky
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Chris L -- August 02, 2010 08:02PM
Indeed, paying 2x the going internet price seems to be a tradition for WIS on vacation. The old adrenaline kicks in and triggers the "buy or fly" response when looking at all the shiny stuff in the stores.
It took nearly an hour of haggling to get that price. (Views: 20)
Ricky Lee -- August 02, 2010 09:26PM
The price I was first quoted was a bit more than the median online price.
-Ricky
glad you got the deal, but a nice score either way (n/t) (Views: 23)
Cleans Up -- August 02, 2010 07:56PM
Good to see you're still talking to us, Ricky! Would you consider one... (Views: 25)
JohnnyT -- August 02, 2010 07:53PM
of those cool mesh bracelets from Will Jean? I think would look lights out!!
I have considered mesh. And, indeed.. (Views: 30)
Ricky Lee -- August 02, 2010 09:19PM
..I'll probably rob the Staib off the Balmer at some point, as a no-pain way to give it a try.
If it works - and I reckon it will - well.. we'll, see.
-Ricky
I think it needs a J-Strap constructed of vintage leather, sized XXXL. (n/t) (Views: 21)
Chris L -- August 02, 2010 08:22PM
My thoughts exactly, a JT crafted vintage black with white stitching sounds appropriate (n/t) (Views: 17)
itschris -- August 02, 2010 10:40PM
Given the 23mm lugs, a custom strap just may happen at some point. (n/t) (Views: 23)
Ricky Lee -- August 02, 2010 09:21PM
Yeah, yeah, I was guessing earlier. Seems my Calibrated Eyeball might be in need of recalibration. 
Options are always good, and as far as I can tell the OEM street price
between leather and steel is a mere ~ $100. However, while I haven't
yet summoned the guts to inquire, I've got a sneaking suspicion that an
OEM bracelet will set me back several times that much, if purchased à
la carte. 
The absolute best online price I found was $110 more than I paid Brick & Mortar. And that took some serious digging! The median online price is ~ +$200 more, with some Information Highway Robbers asking nearly a $500 premium. 
