Watches to wear with your flight jackets...

[B-Man2]

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Nice Luke !!

 

[Pilot]

Greetings from Halim /Jakarta Airport.

 

[Micawber]

Ex British army CWC W10.

Does what it says on the tin.

It’s a watch that shows me the time.

End of.

 

[stanier]

Cheap A-11 arrived. For £55 really can't complain. My only issue is the strap doesn't close up enough for my skinny wrist. Anyone know where I can get an original one in the UK please? I assume originals closed up smaller than this one does which needs another couple of holes.

 

[Pa12]

Cheap A-11 arrived. For £55 really can't complain. My only issue is the strap doesn't close up enough for my skinny wrist. Anyone know where I can get an original one in the UK please? I assume originals closed up smaller than this one does which needs another couple of holes. View attachment 168603View attachment 168605

I’m not sure about overseas, but NOS straps are widely available in North America. But with exchange and shipping they’re getting pricey. And if you’re working on your cars and what not, the NOS straps don’t last long. Not sure if it’s the type of material or the age. This is mine after around 6 to 8 months.

 

[stanier]

I’m not sure about overseas, but NOS straps are widely available in North America. But with exchange and shipping they’re getting pricey. And if you’re working on your cars and what not, the NOS straps don’t last long. Not sure if it’s the type of material or the age. This is mine after around 6 to 8 months. View attachment 168621

Thanks Pa12 for the detail. Looking at where the first hole is on your strap it would definitely make for a closer fit than mine. I've seen on Ebay there's a fair few in the US for sale, but they all cost around the £20 mark, and then sellers seem to want another £20 for postage which feels a bit excessive. If that's my only route I'll do it eventually but hopefully someone here can point me at one in the UK. I get the durability issue and it'll probably get worn most weekdays in my office and maybe not abused too much, but will have to see. I won't be able to live with this looseness on the current strap I know. Cheers

 

[Pa12]

Thanks Pa12 for the detail. Looking at where the first hole is on your strap it would definitely make for a closer fit than mine. I've seen on Ebay there's a fair few in the US for sale, but they all cost around the £20 mark, and then sellers seem to want another £20 for postage which feels a bit excessive. If that's my only route I'll do it eventually but hopefully someone here can point me at one in the UK. I get the durability issue and it'll probably get worn most weekdays in my office and maybe not abused too much, but will have to see. I won't be able to live with this looseness on the current strap I know. Cheers

I believe they come in different sizes (the nos ones). But the same here. Not bad prices until I do the exchange and shipping. I wouldn’t mind if they lasted. There’s a few suitable modern replacements available. I might try one.

 

[stanier]

I believe they come in different sizes (the nos ones). But the same here. Not bad prices until I do the exchange and shipping. I wouldn’t mind if they lasted. There’s a few suitable modern replacements available. I might try one.

If you see one with the holes close to the strap bar lug please let me know. My closest hole is 2 2/8 inches from the strap bar lug and it's too far. Thanks again Pa12

 

[Pa12]

If you see one with the holes close to the strap bar lug please let me know. My closest hole is 2 2/8 inches from the strap bar lug and it's too far. Thanks again Pa12

Will do. Did you consider punching and stitching a couple holes?

 

[stanier]

Will do. Did you consider punching and stitching a couple holes?

I must admit, I was just mulling how practical it might be for me to do that. It might be a short term fix at least..

 

[Pa12]

I must admit, I was just mulling how practical it might be for me to do that. It might be a short term fix at least..

From what I can see, your strap looks the part and is likely stronger. Maybe there are different ones but my nos strap seems to be a very thin poplin material. And “new” or not it’s pretty old.

 

[Micawber]

I must admit, I was just mulling how practical it might be for me to do that. It might be a short term fix at least..

A cheap multi size leather punch [like a pair of pliers with various size punches on a rotating wheel would suffice.

 

[Micawber]

From what I can see, your strap looks the part and is likely stronger. Maybe there are different ones but my nos strap seems to be a very thin poplin material. And “new” or not it’s pretty old.

My original straps are similar.

 

[Pa12]

I just dug through my little box of watch and glasses goodies and found I still have 2 more nos straps. Guess I’ll exhaust my stock first.

 

[Saint-ex]

Vixa type 20 and AVI M-422A

 

[Pa12]

I must admit, I was just mulling how practical it might be for me to do that. It might be a short term fix at least..

Just threw on one of my other nos bands. There doesn’t seem to be anything indicating a size. But for reference, the first hole is 2 inches from the pin.