When the Strap makes the watch WHOLE! A Tribute!

It is no surprise to many of us WIS specially on the super affordable range to get a decent watch with a garbage strap, bracelet, nato, etc.

Sometimes, the strap is just as important as the specs of the watch. When a ‘Meh’ strap is paired with a good watch; the watch just does not live up to his MAX.
A few weeks ago, I order a a couple of straps from @Tenessean87. Last night I received a great surprised. He included an extra strap!

Not only his straps are just superbly well made…

When the Strap makes the watch WHOLE! A Tribute!

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Rolex vs. Citizen vs. G-Shock

Back in 1969, I was in a PX in Viet-Nam where I could buy a basic Seiko for $20 or a Seiko automatic diver for $50 or a Rolex Submariner for $165.

I wanted an extremely tough, reliable, accurate watch that would NEVER fail. A bunch of guys told me th…

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