A guy that I know from a local watch collector's club always refers to his 8" wrists as "man sized" (I guess mine are supposed to be girl sized). I just don't have the heart to correct him by telling him that his are technically "chronic masturbator" sized wrists.I do have small wrists I guess. But they’re not limp
Yeah that’s pretty big. I’ve never actually measured mine but comparing those measurements you posted compared to my nos strap, it wouldn’t work. Whatever size these nos straps are, they’re about perfect for me. The end of the strap just makes it through the second band keeper.
That's exactly how they fit me as well.
That's 2/8" closer than mine, which strangely perhaps is exactly where I need that hole, although the buckle side looks shorter than mine too, so I maybe would go to the second hole to the lug, which would be great! Cheers Pa12
Too tight IMHO..
I thought that when I saw the pic and I wondered if anyone might mention it, but it feels absolutely fine and where I wear my other watch. I must have squashy flesh!
Good ones are very rare and sought after…Totally different from the AAF A-11 ( if for the naval aviators).Out of curiosity, all this talk of A-11's for USAAF airmen, but what did US Naval aviators use / get issued with? And how would they have been stamped on the back? Sorry if everyone know this, but I don't!
Yours is definitely more beefy material than the nos. Will probably last longer.
They look very cool! Thanks for sharing Pilot. Going to see if I can find some other pics, cheers
I wondered about that. These “nos” straps are awfully thin. Like 2 pieces of poplin shirt material sewn together.
The crate and sticker on the crate are ww2 legit… the rest of the „NOS“ is.. not!
Chinese knock offs?
Unsure… Chinese or?
Do know of a more accurate strap or an actual nos?
There were a few on crapola bay a few weeks ago.. 80+ U$ each… quite rare to find..
Ok thanks. I’ll have to do some more research. Now I’m not sure what they should actually look like.
