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6 April 2006, 11:45 PM

I put the ExpII back on the bracelet last night and it totally gives the watch a different look. In fact, I find that when it's on the bracelet, it wears smaller. I can only surmise this is because the bracelet sits closer to the skin, and because I have a butterfly deployment, on the strap it sits a litte further away from the skin.

I like it on the strap more, personally... but it's nice to have options.

Rockrolex · 7 April 2006, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

I put the ExpII back on the bracelet last night and it totally gives the watch a different look. In fact, I find that when it's on the bracelet, it wears smaller. I can only surmise this is because the bracelet sits closer to the skin, and because I have a butterfly deployment, on the strap it sits a litte further away from the skin.

I like it on the strap more, personally... but it's nice to have options.

I knew you would come to your senses sooner or later, John. The Exp looks best on the bracelet.

7 April 2006, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I knew you would come to your senses sooner or later, John. The Exp looks best on the bracelet.

Don't hold your breath Ed. I'm sure it'll be back on a strap by Sunday night.

7 April 2006, 02:08 AM

Options are good, John.

C.J. · 7 April 2006, 03:27 AM

It's nice being able to switch back and forth. I do it with my Sub, between the bracelet and the NATO. It's like having two different watches

Mrdi · 7 April 2006, 04:05 AM

Atomic,

Do you have the new case on your Exp2 with no holes on the lug sides?
If so would you tell me how you remove the Oyster bracelette w/o scratches?

Thanks,

Mrdi

JJ Irani · 7 April 2006, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrdi

Atomic,

Do you have the new case on your Exp2 with no holes on the lug sides?
If so would you tell me how you remove the Oyster bracelette w/o scratches?

Thanks,

Mrdi

I can answer that one....need some help?

7 April 2006, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrdi

Atomic,

Do you have the new case on your Exp2 with no holes on the lug sides?
If so would you tell me how you remove the Oyster bracelette w/o scratches?

Thanks,

Mrdi

Mine is a mid-K series, so I have lug holes.

Although I've never tried on a non-hole case, I would imagine it's a matter of working the spring bar between the case and end link and simultaneously applying pressure on the bracelet end link (to work it free) and squeezing the pin out. All done from behind the case, of course.

JJ Irani · 7 April 2006, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Mine is a mid-K series, so I have lug holes.

Although I've never tried on a non-hole case, I would imagine it's a matter of working the spring bar between the case and end link and simultaneously applying pressure on the bracelet end link (to work it free) and squeezing the pin out. All done from behind the case, of course.

Piece o' cake!!

And I love that watch of yours on the bracelet. Could you post us a pic, please? Haven't seen it in ages!!

7 April 2006, 04:20 AM

You mean this?

I still like this:

And this:

JJ Irani · 7 April 2006, 04:25 AM

First pic is very, very nice....more so 'cause it brings back nostalgic memories from that other place!!

7 April 2006, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

First pic is very, very nice....more so 'cause it brings back nostalgic memories from that other place!!

It absolutely IS nice!

I have a WIS-in-training colleague who right away commented on me swapping the strap for the bracelet. He agrees that it works equally well either way (I'm training him well). He actually said he's going to buckle down and get a Rolex to go with his SMP, Oris tank and Baume.

BTW, what other place?

This is the only place worth going to (well, and of course our neighbors

).

dman · 7 April 2006, 12:48 PM

Very nice J, I love the ability to change it up!! I actually wore the YM today to feel some steel on the wrist. As soon as I got home I changed, but it did get a day out in the sun.

padi56 · 7 April 2006, 06:49 PM

Well I like both it nice to have a strap in the winter,but summer prefer SS well when the sun shines.

7 April 2006, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Well I like both it nice to have a strap in the winter,but summer prefer SS well when the sun shines.

The sun actually shines in deepest, darkest Wales?

padi56 · 7 April 2006, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

The sun actually shines in deepest, darkest Wales?

Yes you have to be very quick to catch it,but they say this year is going to be a good summer.But only 5 mins walk from my house wonderful countryside and some great local fishing .

Rockrolex · 7 April 2006, 10:42 PM

Beautiful countryside, Peter. Gonna have to get there one of these days.

As for the bracelet/strap dichotomy, after looking at the pics, I still say the bracelet looks so much better than the strap. OK, so call me a reactionary and a stick-in- the-mud, but that's MO, and I'm sticking to it.

7 April 2006, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Beautiful countryside, Peter. Gonna have to get there one of these days.

As for the bracelet/strap dichotomy, after looking at the pics, I still say the bracelet looks so much better than the strap. OK, so call me a reactionary and a stick-in- the-mud, but that's MO, and I'm sticking to it.

Bah! You're a reactionary stick in the mud.

Rockrolex · 7 April 2006, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Bah! You're a reactionary stick in the mud.

Hey, watch it. I resemble that remark.

8 April 2006, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Hey, watch it. I resemble that remark.

Ed, come over to the dark side. I'll bet if you got a nice, curved-end strap (i.e. one that sits up snug around the curvature of the case) that you'd be convinced your GMT on a strap looks great. Don't knock it 'till you've tried it.

dman · 8 April 2006, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Beautiful countryside, Peter. Gonna have to get there one of these days.

As for the bracelet/strap dichotomy, after looking at the pics, I still say the bracelet looks so much better than the strap. OK, so call me a reactionary and a stick-in- the-mud, but that's MO, and I'm sticking to it.

I won't call you those things Ed, but if you keep it up you will be called JJ!

JJ Irani · 8 April 2006, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

I won't call you those things Ed, but if you keep it up you will be called JJ!

I'm with Ed on this one.....and you can call me JJ!!

6 April 2006, 11:45 PM	#1
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Back on the Bracelet I put the ExpII back on the bracelet last night and it totally gives the watch a different look. In fact, I find that when it's on the bracelet, it wears smaller. I can only surmise this is because the bracelet sits closer to the skin, and because I have a butterfly deployment, on the strap it sits a litte further away from the skin. I like it on the strap more, personally... but it's nice to have options.

7 April 2006, 03:27 AM	#5
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	It's nice being able to switch back and forth. I do it with my Sub, between the bracelet and the NATO. It's like having two different watches __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

7 April 2006, 04:25 AM	#11
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	First pic is very, very nice....more so 'cause it brings back nostalgic memories from that other place!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Very nice J, I love the ability to change it up!! I actually wore the YM today to feel some steel on the wrist. As soon as I got home I changed, but it did get a day out in the sun. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

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padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,514	Well I like both it nice to have a strap in the winter,but summer prefer SS well when the sun shines. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

7 April 2006, 02:08 AM	#4
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7 April 2006, 04:05 AM	#6
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Atomic, Do you have the new case on your Exp2 with no holes on the lug sides? If so would you tell me how you remove the Oyster bracelette w/o scratches? Thanks, Mrdi

7 April 2006, 04:20 AM	#10
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	You mean this? I still like this: And this:

7 April 2006, 10:42 PM	#17
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,638	Beautiful countryside, Peter. Gonna have to get there one of these days. As for the bracelet/strap dichotomy, after looking at the pics, I still say the bracelet looks so much better than the strap. OK, so call me a reactionary and a stick-in- the-mud, but that's MO, and I'm sticking to it. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

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