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Ricky Lee
April 18, 2010 03:46PM
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But then this strap looks a little off-the-wall on every watch I've tried it on. Wink

There has got to be a watch for which this one's a perfect match I am confused, but swelp me if I can figure out which one it is. Laughing

Trintec ZULU-01

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I got to admit, I kinda like it! Smile

I mean, considering that, going in, I was afraid that it would not work at all...

Trintec ZULU-01

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The dial was very washed-out in that HWS, so I fired up Gimp, threw a circle mask around it, and adjusted the brightness and contrast a bit.. hence the slightly wonky appearance. Oops!

But you get the idea. And it wears Grrrrrrrrr8! with this strap! Thumbs up! It won't be permanent, but as a change of pace I reckon it's fine 'n' dandy.

Cheers!

-Ricky

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A slightly off-the-wall combo  Image Attachments (Views: 162)
Ricky Lee -- April 18, 2010 03:46PM
If ya like it wear it! Smile Thumbs up! (n/t) (Views: 45)
Mark C. -- April 18, 2010 06:23PM
I have the perfect watch for that strap! You should bring it to Chicago Wink  (Views: 51)
jeremd676 -- April 18, 2010 06:12PM
22 mm ?
Alas and alack, it appears I won't be able to make the Windy City GTG. I am crying (Views: 41)
Ricky Lee -- April 19, 2010 06:20AM
Several factors, but basically it boils down to the stars just not being properly aligned. Frowning

And, yes, 22mm. Smile

-Ricky

I'm hung up on the brown in this one... I like the black & white part of the strap, though. (n/t) (Views: 40)
Nuvolari -- April 18, 2010 05:44PM
Re: A slightly off-the-wall combo (Views: 49)
Angelis -- April 18, 2010 05:32PM
That actually fits quite nicely! I like the color combo a lot...as it makes me think of a camper/hunter/a field ranger...definitely for someone who enjoys the outdoors. --Angelis
Thanks mate! Blushing It's.. (Views: 35)
Ricky Lee -- April 19, 2010 06:18AM
..growing on me, I must admit. Smile

And regardless of how it looks, this strap is one of the most comfortable I've ever encountered. Reminds me of my vintage Redwing boots WIS Honeymoon in that regard.

-Ricky

IMO That strap can only go on one watch >>> (Views: 57)
Paul December -- April 18, 2010 04:40PM
Hamilton Khaki Field Watch - Brown Dial


I'm gonna break a rule Oops!, and make an Incoming Post. Wink Image Attachments
April 24, 2010 03:02PM

I don't bother, usually. Part superstition, I admit.. don' wanna jinx the deal, ye ken. Laughing

But rules are made tae break, so here's the skinny:

Tungchoy

Tungchoy

Anyone care to guess exactly which watches they're for? Wink Even you "Rocket Scientists" Eek! ought t'be able tae figure it out! Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off

-Ricky

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I'm gonna break a rule Oops!, and make an Incoming Post. Wink  Image Attachments (Views: 221)
Ricky Lee -- April 24, 2010 03:02PM
damn, that was the quickest contest I missed. good on ya Ricky. (n/t) (Views: 56)
greg honeycutt -- April 24, 2010 06:15PM
The black HAS to be for the Trintec. Silver...well that's open. (n/t) (Views: 57)
jinxed -- April 24, 2010 04:13PM
On second thought...maybe the Mondaine?! (n/t) (Views: 58)
jinxed -- April 24, 2010 04:14PM
Clapping! Clapping! Clapping!You nailed it Bro. Brad! Your prize is...  Image Attachments  Post contains linked URL (Views: 82)
Ricky Lee -- April 24, 2010 04:59PM
Wait...what?!?! I did not realize a contest was afoot?? ...more confused than usual....Crazy! Loco! (n/t) (Views: 44)
jinxed -- April 24, 2010 06:57PM
..the Tom Swift Caveman Book-Diver! WooHoo!

Tom Swift Book Diver

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I've got your address, I think. Wink Look for it next ~ Wednesday. Disclaimer - Note that it will ship on the resin strap wi' compass,, not my 18mm R.S.N. Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off

Congrats me Poor Man's Watch Forum Brother! Cheers!

-Ricky

I didn't either, 'til I read your response. Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off (n/t) (Views: 43)
Ricky Lee -- April 24, 2010 11:24PM
Nice work Brad! Man, Ricky, those should both look awesome on their targeted watches! Smile (n/t) (Views: 43)
Nuvolari -- April 24, 2010 05:15PM
We know ! Smile Laughing Thumbs up! (n/t) (Views: 42)
IF -- April 24, 2010 03:58PM


It's a happy day, a new watch arrived The new mesh bracelets arrived! It's a happy day, a new watch arrived Image Attachments
May 01, 2010 04:16PM


I ordered these these from Seiko Prince / Tungchoy / IDS On Line on the 24th, so pretty darned fast service. Thumbs up! "Seiko Prince" is the moniker used by Tungchoy, but definitely the same company. While they're based in Hong Kong, much of their product is shipped from Edison, NJ (IDS On Line), resulting in a faster turnaround.

Trintec ZULU-01

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These are medium-gauge mesh, made from .8mm wire. The black bracelet measures 3mm thick, while the silver is 2.85mm. Not sure if the black coating makes up the entire .15mm difference in thickness, or not. If so, it is a very, very thick coating by PVD standards! The packaging is marked "Louis Boyer FRANCE", though the bracelet itself does not bear the brand (the only marking on the bracelet is "STAINLESS STEEL").

The closure is a bit unusual..

Trintec ZULU-01

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..being an open-ended sliding-anchor fliplock design, but with the addition of a safety lock. Never seen one quite like it. I am confused Works nicely, though! WIS Honeymoon

The bracelet is listed as 165mm, but you could "fudge it" enough to get 170mm. On the Trintec it fits with about 1/4" to spare. I've got it set on the loose side so, at the max, it could accommodate an ~ 8-3/4" wrist in this application.

Trintec ZULU-01

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It wears Grrrrrrrrrrrr8! It's a happy day, a new watch arrived Clapping! Seems the perfect gauge of mesh for the Trintec, to me - not so thick as to overpower the watch, but not so thin as to feel wimpy. Balanced! WIS Honeymoon

For the price I paid ($27.99 for the black PVD, $19.99 for the silver), I recommend these highly. Thumbs up! Note that the prices are a few bucks higher on the Tungchoy website, but they include a "Best Offer" feature. Don't be a-skeered to use it.. Laughing

Thanks for readin', y'all!

Cheers!

-Ricky



P.s. - no, I haven't mounted the silver bracelet on the Mondaine yet. I started to but, honestly, I'm still enjoying the..



..black NATO so much that I couldn't quite bring meself to do it. Crazy! Loco! Soon! Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off


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It's a happy day, a new watch arrived The new mesh bracelets arrived! It's a happy day, a new watch arrived Image Attachments (Views: 230)
Ricky Lee -- May 01, 2010 04:16PM
They look sweet sir, I like the look mesh give any watch. Clapping! (n/t) (Views: 28)
DELAURIAN 1000 -- May 02, 2010 06:19PM
I bought very similar off of eBay out of Canada. Nice price compared to mine, how was the shipping cost? (n/t) (Views: 46)
KevinJ2 -- May 01, 2010 11:54PM
Free shipping. Clapping! (n/t) (Views: 38)
Ricky Lee -- May 02, 2010 12:09PM
That looks great!!! Congrats Ricky. Clapping! (n/t) (Views: 40)
Mark C. -- May 01, 2010 10:22PM
Looks tremendous! Like it's made for that watch. Clapping! (n/t) (Views: 40)
DJM -- May 01, 2010 10:10PM
Sweet Ricky! Clapping! Just ordered up a 24mm mesh last night Laughing (n/t) (Views: 43)
jeremd676 -- May 01, 2010 08:48PM
Yikes, that's a big one! Eek! Is it goin' on a Panny homage? (n/t) (Views: 44)
Ricky Lee -- May 01, 2010 09:17PM
Nope, Aquland classic Smile (Views: 68)
jeremd676 -- May 01, 2010 10:49PM
CooL! I didn't realize they had 24mm lugs.. thought they were 22. Oops! (n/t) (Views: 43)
Ricky Lee -- May 02, 2010 12:21PM
You're just trying to make it look like this! Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off  Image Attachments (Views: 69)
MCV -- May 01, 2010 06:12PM
Copycat!
Photo by Marc C. Vernon

Cool GMT!! (n/t) (Views: 39)
Flex -- May 02, 2010 04:51AM
Whoa! WIS Honeymoon Nice Bulova homage there, Marc! Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off (Views: 40)
Ricky Lee -- May 01, 2010 09:14PM
Seriously, if you discount the scalloped vs. sawtooth bezel, they are quite similar. Smile

The Invicta's quite a big larger though, no? 47mm?

Cheers!

-Ricky

Bulova? That's BillA's territory! I clocked the Invicta in at a tad over 46mm! (n/t) (Views: 40)
MCV -- May 01, 2010 10:29PM
Clapping! Clapping! That clasp design is not that uncommon Ricky.  Image Attachments (Views: 57)
Chris L -- May 01, 2010 06:10PM
The much smaller mesh strap I have on the Vostok I've been wearing today works the same way, but a bit smaller in scale. Has the safety clasp that is mounted on the opposite end just like that.

Photo by Chris Larson

I'm thinking about getting the loose-weave "shark suit" mesh to put on my Vostok '67 reissue. Quite a bit more than your model (and I looked closely at that too) but I like the rougher tool-like appearance and think it fits the spirit of my reissue Amphibia.

Photo by Chris Larson

Yeah, I know..  Image Attachments (Views: 58)
Ricky Lee -- May 01, 2010 08:56PM
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Chris L
That clasp design is not that uncommon..
..it's not that unusual. Still, it's the first one I've ever owned, while I've got maybe a half-dozen that use the similar single-action clasp (not all are mesh).
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Chris L
The much smaller mesh strap I have on the Vostok I've been wearing today works the same way, but a bit smaller in scale. Has the safety clasp that is mounted on the opposite end just like that.
Right.. they offer that exact style in 18, 20, and 22mm.
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Chris L
I'm thinking about getting the loose-weave "shark suit" mesh to put on my Vostok '67 reissue. Quite a bit more than your model (and I looked closely at that too) but I like the rougher tool-like appearance and think it fits the spirit of my reissue Amphibia.
I considered that one. The removable links are an intriguing design, and guarantee that it would fit. But, aside from the extra cost ($78+ in black Eek!), I was afraid that it'd be too thick and heavy for the Trintec. I reckon it'd work great on the Amhibia, though! Thumbs up!

There's also this one..

Tungchoy

..which is quite similar in design to the Staib, which I do love. And compared to the Staib's price Eek!, it's a real bargain! Thumbs up!

Cheers!

-Ricky

Boy you don't Mesh around do you ? Laughing Laughing (n/t) (Views: 41)
ARupard -- May 01, 2010 05:26PM
Perfect fit! It was made for that watch.Smile (Views: 42)
Dave P -- May 01, 2010 05:26PM
BTW it believe the gold (La Jaye?) watch I sent you awhile back had the same kind of closure.
Re: ..the gold (La Jaye?) watch I sent you awhile back had the same kind of closure.  Image Attachments (Views: 125)
Ricky Lee -- May 01, 2010 05:57PM
Similar, but not identical. Ah.. heck, no photo of the Le Jaye's closure, but here's the watch:

Photo by Ricky Lee


I really need to finish that one. Oops! Main reason I haven't, thus far, is that it's a little on the small side.. Smile

Anyway, here's the Louis Boyer closure again:

Photo by Ricky Lee


The Le Jaye has the fliplock lever you see on the left side, but not the safety lock you see on the right side. That's the way all open-ended closures of this type that I've seen so far work. The combination of the fliplock and the safety lock is a new one on me. Smile

-Ricky

Okay gotcha now...didn't notice the safety lock before. (n/t) (Views: 42)
Dave P -- May 01, 2010 06:33PM


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