I do… but don’t get me wrong, it looks great on the tropic… it’s just that I have already lost one watch in the ocean and I don’t plan to loose another. The NATO is the most secure way to ware a watch in that type of environment.

Same

Me too. Let me know how that water test goes.

7.4 normal 7.5 when it’s hot and humid!

It was more a comment on the fact that the ‘original’ crown had etchings on it telling one how to lock it, and I would think that doing the same would be a nice nod to the past. So it’s not a ‘signed’ crown it’s more of an ‘instruction’ 😁

Farewell 😉

Yeah, that’s what happens when you see to many Hollywood movies and fall into “sky is falling” talking heads. That said, I did enjoy staying home and building a deck😁

Well, haven’t seen/held one in person… but for that price why wouldn’t you get one to enjoy and not worry about it😁 I say go for it!

Pulled the trigger on it, we will see... Wanted a smaller tool watch to replace my Seiko Turtle. Any recommendations on sports watches you could wear to the office?

@@c..7532 nice! Let us know how you like it. As for ‘sports’ watches… there are a few, Seiko has some lookers but I’m a 1016 guy. So anything that resembles the OG Explorer gets a thumbs up from me. I’d first start with timefactors Smiths Everest there are a few to choose from… I have the gen 1, and they have only become better as time goes on. Only issue is the Miyota movement can wobble and be noisy at times. From there for a more modern look the Steinhart Adventure series (basically an Explorer homage but with colors) I wouldn’t get the black dial because it’s to much “on the nose” they also came out with a white dial 1016 in 39mm which looks promising (but I still think the should have gone with black numerals instead of the fax patina. Hope that helps!

Looking forward to the Rdunae. A vintage seiko expert Spencer Klein had great things to say on that one. Appreciate the recommendations, those are two excellent choices. While currently sold out, I might hold out for the Smiths Everest in honeycomb. I love the small size, vintage look and it might work better in the office. The Steinhart 39 explorer from your channel is pulling me too though. The vintage tool watch is what I gravitate towards.

I think they are just protecting themselves… it fit perfectly on my Willard…

Wearing it right now😁

No issues with rubbing and it’s sealed tight.

Well, my bezel has sustained some nice scratches, and it bothered me for a few days but the next scratch made me forget about the previous one and after some time mine is developing a wonderful character 😁I wouldn’t worry to much about losing a spring bar… the supplied Tudor spring bars are pretty hefty. Since I originally bought mine on the rubber strap and I knew it was going to be cold plus I don’t have the adjustable clasp (third party bracelet) I thought it would be wise to put it on the nato. And I was right to do so more for the cold than anything else. That said I think if I had it on the original bracelet with the T clasp I don’t think I would ever need to take it off that bracelet…. But it sure looks the part on the NATO😉

@RobertBlanchard haha it definitely looks fantastic on the Nato! Thanks for the response and very true.. it builds more character for sure!! All the best my friend!

Thanks for subscribing! The Pro is a slow burn... around the year mark I was contemplating on selling it but something just kept me coming back to it... it was then that I figured it out... an old friend is a person that you will not see for months or even years but when you do see them it was as if then just left a day ago... and when I throw the Pro on the wrist I always get that warm feeling. I haven't checked the accuracy yet, but I'll put it on the time grapher and let you know in a bit (thanks for reminding me to check it) have a great new year!

@@RobertBlanchard I'm sure that you won't be disappointed actually: I have 2 Tudors with Kinessi movements and they perform well within Chronometer limits... 🙂

Hat is from Hagarty Porsche Rennsport Rally (at the tail of the dragon in NC) the most beautiful roads I have driven on. If you ever do get the chance go there in October I highly recommend it. Drove up from Miami in my 98 Porsche for a total of 2800 miles round trip... And yes, Im doing it again next year!

I came close to buying it for him but I decided to get him a Saint Martin 1016 for college... I just cant trust giving a kid a 3K watch at a place where it can easily "Get lost" I think I'm going to leave it for when he graduates from college. Vail is a beautiful place, I lived in Colorado for 9 years back in the late 80's early 90's and the mountains were my home on the weekends. but now at 54 I realize I'm not 20 anymore and the altitude takes its toll especially when climbing (I used to be a rock climber and hiker/camper in the summers and skier snowshoer in the winter), But being there for just a week is not long enough to acclimate for this older guy.

Thank you!