Watchgecko Quality Issues – Advice Needed

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Hi folks,

I have put this strap for 5 minutes and there is already problem with the hole. I’m not sure if I should return it immediately (will lose 20€ for back and forth shipping fees) or should I keep it?

What are your experiences with NATO straps overall? This is the first one and I’m not sure if it will hold a little bit to justify 40€ I paid for it.

P.S. They charge for both shipping costs and return costs and don’t refund them back, but for…

Watchgecko Quality Issues – Advice Needed

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Reliable inexpensive metal?

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I have bought Watchgecko Gallox Milanese mesh and Shaldon Solid Stainless bracelets but have had pins sliding out and today my Base 22 fell – luckily onto carpet. I want metal and I was wondering if anyone can recommend the best value reliable met…

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Awesome Replacement for CTS Clasps: Zuludiver Hydrolock MK2

I have a good assortment of deployant clasps. A majority of them are Strapcode. I’m always looking for that perfect one. I do a lot of strap changes and found my new favorite:

Zuludiver HydroLock MK2 Deployant Buckle

I noticed these a few weeks ago while browsing their site and realized they look like a big improvement over their older clasps… and they have an UNBRANDED ONE!!!

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Awesome Replacement for CTS Clasps: Zuludiver Hydrolock MK2

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Why did it take me 10 years…

I have been slowly collecting watches for 10 years and have always struggled to get bracelets and 2 piece straps to fit well with my 8.5″ wrists. Recently I gave NATO straps a real try after picking up some nice ones from crown and buckle. Life changing. I can’t quite tuck the tongues back with these, but they fit so much nicer. I keep forgetting I am even wearing a watch. I will probably start an expensive new problem now getting various different NATOs for watches.
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Bund Strap – old skool cool or old fool?

This watch is a tad small for me and i’ve scratched around for the best strap or bracelet for it. Rummaging around today I found an old Bund pad – that I don’t think I’ve ever worn. But I think its a great match – adding some sense of presence to the watch –
and the black working well with the watch dial. what do ya think?

It brought back a vivid but ancient memory of when I was a 16yr old boy soldier and met a Guards warrant officer in G Squadron 22 SAS – I’ve never forgotten meeting…

Bund Strap – old skool cool or old fool?

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