The Dive Watch Connection

jtbenson wrote: ↑

Sun May 14, 2017 8:31 am

That looks great!
One down, 39 to go??

Yup, next one later on today will be a giveaway.

CGSshorty wrote: ↑

Sun May 14, 2017 8:25 am

I don't normally like the MM300 on leather, but that looks great.

I love this watch on leather!! I already discussed my Erika's Swedish Ammo, so I won't repeat all of that. But both leather straps are awesome on this watch!!

Since purchasing my Seiko MM300 SBDX001 I've been on a massive buying spree for straps. Up to 40 straps now and there's not much left to purchase. So I thought I'd list the various straps and discuss them a bit here in case anyone is interested in straps for this watch. Nutshell: SBDX001 is a fairly...

hoppyjr wrote: ↑

Thu May 11, 2017 3:19 pm

Does she do any in plain colors?

You can get plain black elastic:

[url]http://erikasoriginals.com//url]

Or you can choose the color stitching you want from a variety of colors.

Jeff started working on my watch last Friday, and less than a week later, I have my watch in hand. Work is really excellent. Lug holes are perfect. Case finish is nicer than new stock. Actually quite a bit nicer. I couldn't be happier!! Wrist shots with my new 22mm Red Striped Black Ops strap with b...

I got three in. One with silver stitching 20mm, one with orange stitching 20mm and one with red stitching 22mm. Here is the silver (gray) on my MM300. Love it!!! Little more discrete than my regular MN. http://www.fototime.com/CFCB102146327C6/medium800.jpg http://www.fototime.com/E0749E4E3FA3593/med...

I received the two I ordered already. Haven't had a chance to try them out yet.

A bit like my Mod. I like that polished coin edge bezel. I've never been a fan of the aftermarket coin edge bezel, but seeing it polished changes my mind. Also love the drilled lugs. http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww19/dnslater/Watches/CA8B5763-EBC2-4D70-87C0-DB87F442490C_zpsznzutgdi.jpg Your w...

Great looking watch. I need a 6105 at some point.

And thanks everyone for the positive comments. Jeff says "thanks" as well

Panerai7 wrote: ↑

Sun May 07, 2017 1:58 pm

Could he drill IWC Aquatimer lugs?

Message him? I'm guessing he could? Jeff has a ton of experience as a machinist.

I recently purchased a Seiko mod over on the USN. Looked nice in the pics and I figured I'm on a Seiko kick right now so what the heck. As soon as I received it, I knew I would never wear it. Sawtooth bezel looks great, but just doesn't look right on my wrist, the lume was mismatched from dial to be...

You guys have seen 425 Ranger post pics of this already. Nice tool watch and this will find some time in the rotation. Really love Erika's MN strap on this watch and I have an OD Green Drew coming in that I think will also work well!! http://www.fototime.com/06712DA14C87AA2/large.jpg And hardware co...

Okay, just measured my pretty worn out Doxa spring bars and they're .8mm at the ends. 1.78mm thick. And about 23mm long. Looks like these Toxic NORM spring bars should work: [url]https://www.toxicnatos.com/products/toxicnorm-spring-bars-20-22mm-8mm-ends-double-flanged-2-50-a-pair/url] Hopefully the ...

I don't know? I'm actually going to measure the ones on the bracelet right now. Looks like Toxic has some smaller ended spring bars on his site. Or maybe I should just order some from Doxa for $15/set?

Could use a little help please. I just picked up a 1200T and I need a source for 20mm spring bars. The ones that I currently have for my Seiko MM300 are too thick. They don't fully engage and just pop out. Tried the Toxic Slim Fats, and the Fatties along with some stock Seiko and they don't seem to ...

After two days, strap is breaking in nicely. Ordering another one from Erika

Received my package from Erika yesterday. Not bad .....about a week for shipping via 1st class. I'm glad since I was told that it could be longer. Here is a pic of the strap as completed by Erika: http://www.fototime.com/03883ED5E87DF7C/large.jpg Leather is really amazing. Really thick at 6mm by the...

Have to agree with the comfortable side. The fastener on the side is also great when working on the laptop. Only drawbacks are the limited look (black would be great) and the 21mm sizing (OCD would hate the little pucker or gap if 20 or 22). I know some have offered 20mm, but I've seen some junky c...

Okay, not the Black Ops MN, but I did receive a standard MN and I really dig it. Super thin, low profile strap that is really comfortable. And I now understand why the hardware is set up on the sides by Erika. It balances out to the left and right of your wrist. Plus having no hardware under the wri...

I like it! I thought she just made those parachute pants straps... I can't wait for my super bubble plastic elastic wrist straps to come in!! I ordered two!! Looks like Erika makes all kinds of straps: http://erikasoriginals.com/ I'll have to ask if she makes men's sandals?? Ammo leather sandals an...

mattcantwin wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 19, 2017 6:26 am

Lookin' good!

I'm checking out that GIF of yours and all I can think of is how many desk diving scratches she must have on her dive watch from shoving her hand into the sand like that??

Further updates. Erika tapers the ammo strap at a thicker 6mm to 3mm at the buckle. This is nice since having 6mm stuffed through a thick keeper equals a nice fat lump in the middle of the wrist. Fine to wear, but often annoying if you're spending a lot of time typing away. I have included a few pic...

With Erika's permission, I thought I would post about purchasing one of her custom ammo straps. It's not completed yet, but so far the communication has been really wonderful, and the process has been quite a bit more "custom" than I'm used to even though I must own 100 straps LOL!! I requested a st...

Just received my ToxicNATOs ShizNit N80 Black/Grey!! Great strap!!