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Old 10 May 2014, 05:55 AM   #1
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My Olongapo Bracelet for Rolex SD/GMT...
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Old 10 May 2014, 05:58 AM   #2
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please excuse my ignorance ,,, but what is it ,
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Old 10 May 2014, 06:13 AM   #3
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Ah, Olangapo. I could tell stories...

Apparently they make bracelets for watches too...
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Old 10 May 2014, 06:16 AM   #4
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right ,, now im off to google
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Old 10 May 2014, 06:18 AM   #5
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please excuse my ignorance ,,, but what is it ,
here is a post talking about them with some links.
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=307678

And someone selling them.
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=350952
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Old 10 May 2014, 06:45 AM   #6
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Ah, Olangapo. I could tell stories...

Apparently they make bracelets for watches too...
Yes, indeed. But we 'd be banned for life if we talked! LOL! And they do make bracelets. I've been thinking about getting a couple made by the guy in the "For Sale" section. Anyone else know anything about him?
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Old 10 May 2014, 06:55 AM   #7
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Yes, indeed. But we 'd be banned for life if we talked! LOL! And they do make bracelets. I've been thinking about getting a couple made by the guy in the "For Sale" section. Anyone else know anything about him?
I don't anything about him, but I did commsion him to make my custom Olongapo band and it was just delivered this afternoon.

The Insignas Samurai Clans.
Crossed Hawk Feathers, Asano Clan, my Mother side. Think of '47 Ronins'.
The other Insignia is my Father side.

The pics are in the 1st post.
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Old 10 May 2014, 09:35 AM   #8
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Huh?
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Old 10 May 2014, 09:38 AM   #9
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Congrats,how about a wrist shot? Is that your personal customised insignia you gave them to put on?
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Old 10 May 2014, 10:09 AM   #10
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Congrats,how about a wrist shot? Is that your personal customised insignia you gave them?
Yes it customized insignia made from the pictures of our Family Crests that I emailed to Jaffy.

Will post wrist shot when I get the bracelet fitted properly.
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Old 10 May 2014, 10:16 AM   #11
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Story of 47 Ronin
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forty-seven_Ronin

My Mother is from this Clan.
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Old 10 May 2014, 10:32 AM   #12
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I don't anything about him, but I did commsion him to make my custom Olongapo band and it was just delivered this afternoon.

The Insignas Samurai Clans.
Crossed Hawk Feathers, Asano Clan, my Mother side. Think of '47 Ronins'.
The other Insignia is my Father side.

The pics are in the 1st post.
Mistral, thanks! That's what I wanted to know, if someone has bought from him. Looks like he did a great job! Nice family "crests!"
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Old 10 May 2014, 10:39 AM   #13
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Beef, thanks for the compliment.
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Old 10 May 2014, 10:45 AM   #14
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Looks interesting. How comfortable is it?
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Looks great Ken, just screams 1960's vintage, I love it!
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Old 10 May 2014, 10:48 AM   #16
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right ,, now im off to google
DD, these were commonly worn in the '60s-'80s by SEALs, Force Recon Marines and U.S. Army Special Forces guys. Usually on issued Tudors, PX Purchased Rolex Subs and in the '80s on Seiko diver watches. Usually had a qualifification badge on either side, such as SCUBA bubble, jump wings, Budweiser badge or SF crest. Sometimes SCUBA tanks. I have no idea what they cost then. When I was in Ologapo in '75, I was a regular grunt and not a diver. So I didn't have a dive watch and didn't need the band. Later, that changed. I've always wished I'd got one. Probably will order one of these and will primarily wear it to reunions. It'll make me look "saltier" and give more gravitas to my tall tales.

http://theswissmonster.blogspot.com/...elets.html?m=1 by the guy selling them here.
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Old 10 May 2014, 10:50 AM   #17
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Beef, thanks for the compliment.
You are quite welcome! I do like it and will order one. You may have started a new fad on TRF! Although, as crazy as NATOs drive some of these guys.....this'll be fun!
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Yes it customized insignia made from the pictures of our Family Crests that I emailed to Jaffy.

Will post wrist shot when I get the bracelet fitted properly.
Awesome, can't wait to see it on the watch and wrist shots. Would love to make one with my family crest.
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Hey Guys,
I've acquired 1680 Sub without bracelet, and because I am happy with my Olongapo bracelet from Jaffy Jurado - http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=350952 - I ordered this bracelet for my1680, too. It arrived on Friday, fits perfect on my wrist, what do you think?





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Looks great, Jan! The AN Seiko is a stunner.
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Very interesting!!! Looks pretty cool!!
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I had to go look that up! Very interesting & very cool!
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Days of misspent youth......
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