The Dive Watch Connection

You’re saying people, in these emerging markets, who used to work their ass off for a bowl of nothing are finding wealth and seeking luxury goods, like Rolex. It’s true. Yeah, I don’t think Rolex ever reduced supply at all... it is just that due to emerging markets, there is more demand, and being ...

Sucks to hear. Glad I got my charcoal strap when I did. My oldest always asks for the Toxic Waste candy every time a new strap or part shows up. I hope it won’t be for long.

It seems wrong saying this as I love my gold G square and I liked the gold NAFT, which I should have kept, but I don’t really like 2 tone. I like Steinhart and I’ve thought about a Pepsi GMT, but I’m still iffy on homages. I did have a mil sub from them and I liked the watch, but just couldn’t get o...

I’ve had the same pair for the last 8 years. Replaced the nose pieces a few times and the ear socks. I’ve never seen such a solid pair of sunglasses and I’ve had many. My Ray-Bans and Oakleys feel cheap in comparison. I have a pair of Ray-Ban Wayfarers I recently bought and I love the looks but they...

I had the original blue 2531.80. The newer models really make me want one. I’m one of those that actually did prefer the skeleton hands and I’m glad they fixed the length of them. They were way too short on the original 41mm.

I’ve noticed lately they’ve been showing more EDC type pictures instead of the goofy hipster models I can’t stand. I feel like the hipster image is wrong for a brand with such a heavy military background, but I guess that’s how they’ve gotten to $220-$350 for a pair of sunglasses. Anyway some of the...

The buy/sell/trade cycle is part of the game and the hobby. In fact to some the "search" is more entertaining then the achievement. If you think about it, once you have the watch you wanted, you have nothing else to do other then wear it... pretty boring. Especially if you have to look at the same ...

Cooking, drinking, and rocking a charcoal Ute NATO. I’ll fight anyone that doesn’t think this is the best NATO color ever. Grey is a close second though. Finally got it in 22mm.

The more that I see the green, the more I want it. The black dial is typical Seiko in a good way and the green just has more pop. That and the MM300 strap would be perfect.

Other than buying back the NAFT I shouldn’t have sold I don’t think I’ve gotten a new watch in close to a year now. So that leaves me a SARB, a Seiko diver, and a square G-Shock. I’ve got all the basics covered though I know the itch will eventually return.

For what it’s worth, I generally remove and replace the seams to the spring bars 2-4 times, then I use new bars. Even with high-quality factory ones I don’t think those tiny little springs are designed to be compressed and removed multiple times and maintain their strength. I know with the ones tha...

Wrong spring bar to use for a watch with drilled lugs. The best bet for the SRP's is this one https://www.utewatchco.com/collections/watch-spring-bars/products/toxicbars?variant=31647982125142 for the using an Iso. This shit will not release. I hope your back is okay also. Yes. Also, up to a 2.0mm ...

Yep, tried those. Worked perfectly. I’ll order some more. Thanks!

Wrong spring bar to use for a watch with drilled lugs. The best bet for the SRP's is this one https://www.utewatchco.com/collections/watch-spring-bars/products/toxicbars?variant=31647982125142 for the using an Iso. This shit will not release. I hope your back is okay also. I’m still feeling it a bi...

The slim-fats are your best option. I’ve been using them for years without issue. I’d clean out the strap holes to make sure nothing has dried up in there and is sticking to the spring bar. Good idea. I’ll stick with the slim fats then. I took everything apart and cleaned it out, then installed the...

Just wondering if anyone had any suggestions here. Terry, I think you carry the same bars these days and you might have a good answer. I’ve been using the twente(o) slim fat bars with any ISOfranes I’ve used. I’ve had a few sets of them I bought years ago so I had plenty if this did ever happen and ...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200812/db9b0548ca474fc24bd769b839fb6b06.jpg What about this tasty number? Lol I’m pretty sure Wu has the matching boots. :lol: I actually (no joke) had these in college. Love 'em. https://i.pinimg.com/originals/35/5c/df/355cdf0b8f1473cf28d52667556d02f0.jpg The sho...

Pending real pictures of the new MM200 I think I finally found my next Seiko. It’s so close to the MM300 while being thinner, which was my only real gripe style wise of the MM300. I’ve been perfectly content with just the NAFT as my one Seiko diver. This may change it. Matt’s pictures do make that ...

Pending real pictures of the new MM200 I think I finally found my next Seiko. It’s so close to the MM300 while being thinner, which was my only real gripe style wise of the MM300. I’ve been perfectly content with just the NAFT as my one Seiko diver. This may change it. Matt’s pictures do make that m...

I really like the rubber strap they paired with this. Just wish it was shorter (and I find metal keepers uncomfortable). Seiko SPB149 LE Not sure it’s a keeper, but it’s a nice package. Great value in this one, IMO. The blue/grey dial is unique. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200728/913975eccec...

I think I want that one. It looks like the bracelet might be nicer, but without the ratchet clasp.

One thing that I didn’t realize when I initially ordered the watch is that the insert is brushed ceramic. That was a pleasant surprise, and I suspect we see more of this going forward (as opposed to the typical high polish finish we see with ceramic). Interesting. I assumed it was brushed PVD like ...

I really like the rubber strap they paired with this. Just wish it was shorter (and I find metal keepers uncomfortable). Seiko SPB149 LE Not sure it’s a keeper, but it’s a nice package. Great value in this one, IMO. The blue/grey dial is unique. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200728/913975eccec...

I haven’t dealt with that, but I haven’t sold on eBay in awhile. That’s nuts.

For those interested in the JDM Tunas, release date is August 8. The blue SBBN043 is looking sweet [emoji106] https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200722/d4adf819a14fb132ce1c78157172c4e8.jpg [emoji482] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk I was really getting excited about this until I saw the price.... ...