batholith
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These big ones
Aug 01, 2020,06:47 AM
aren't so bad, their sting doesn't hurt that much. The small ones, though!
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A day at the farm
By: batholith : August 1st, 2020-05:14
An entertaining day at the farm today. Got to school a baby Agamid lizard in what makes a No Rads Fifty Fathoms a decent watch and former scorpion student came around to show his appreciation later. ...
Done!
By: batholith : August 1st, 2020-10:53
Although I would hate to wear these critters!
These big ones
By: batholith : August 1st, 2020-06:47
aren't so bad, their sting doesn't hurt that much. The small ones, though!
I never understood that cloth strap
By: ripper444 : August 1st, 2020-07:34
It has leather on the underside. Doesnโt water ruin it? One reason I sold my fifty fathoms was because of the hex screws and no strap optjons from blancpain with insane prices.... now I see you swimming and am wondering if the strap is really water proof?...
You are correct
By: ripper444 : August 1st, 2020-08:01
Mine had the same soft rubber backing and I just thought that was for comfort but could not be submerged due to the cloth. I always thought that once it gets wet it would be drenched and hard to dry but I never actually gave it a try
I wash the strap occasionally
By: dte2 : August 1st, 2020-09:07
It dries overnight with no problem for sure. It's not the most hardwearing strap though; would not call it a tool watch strap.
Agreed
By: batholith : August 1st, 2020-14:07
Both of mine have been extensively and roughly used in all sorts of water, tropical weather, workouts, with no problems whatsoever.
As Dte said, rubber.
By: batholith : August 1st, 2020-10:43
No problem getting it wet and has held up well over the years. This particular version does come with an extra rubber strap as well.
Yes, no doubt it is a nice watch
By: batholith : August 1st, 2020-10:44
and have yet to see anyone else wearing one in real life. I do enjoy it, very characterful.