The calatrava cross.

Oct 14, 2021,23:09 PM
 

A work of art!

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Show your buckle!

 
 By: Ruffian : October 14th, 2021-11:11
Dear Purists How much does the buckle of the watch strap add to your enjoyment of the watch? I had my vintage Omega on my wrist today and it struck me that the vintage buckle really makes my day: But there have been watches I've bought where I didn't care...  

Interesting theme

 
 By: IWC3751 : October 14th, 2021-11:30
Here is mine from today ...  

Very nice, this one, too.

 
 By: amanico : October 14th, 2021-14:24

The calatrava cross.

 
 By: Ruffian : October 14th, 2021-23:09
A work of art!

Buckle pics? So, why not!

 
 By: ronhan : October 14th, 2021-12:26
Buckle choice from today: And I dare to say, this one adds a lot of enjoyment! 😊 Regards, Ron ...  

Great!

 
 By: amanico : October 14th, 2021-14:24

I really like that one.

 
 By: Ruffian : October 14th, 2021-23:15
I dig the ones on bracelet clasps where the crown sticks out too: ...  

I love vintage JLC pin buckles, too.

 
 By: amanico : October 14th, 2021-14:23
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Those are very nice.

 
 By: Ruffian : October 14th, 2021-23:35
I like the one on the geophysic tribute: ...  

The correct buckle is essential.

 
 By: mkvc : October 14th, 2021-14:45
They can be difficult to research and even harder to find, but I definitely prefer wearing a watch with a correct buckle.

Definitely.

 
 By: Ruffian : October 14th, 2021-23:36
A small thing, but it does work wonders.

Ah, you speak . . .

 
 By: Dr No : October 14th, 2021-16:56
. . . my language! I spend almost as much time and effort hunting down appropriate vintage buckles as I do for my Omegas. This one . . . . . . takes the cake. Acquired thru an eBay auction . . . paid an arm and a leg for it, and given need would do so aga...  

Thanks to your recommendation…

 
 By: RabidManatee : October 14th, 2021-21:19
was waiting to find an appropriately sized strap to put it on before posting (current strap is too wide) but seeing as how the subject was raised I figured I’d show it off. Thanks again for pointing it out to me. ...  

Nice find!

 
 By: Ruffian : October 14th, 2021-23:39
You must have been very persistent!

Not a necessity but certainly a nice touch..

 
 By: Thomas_3 : October 14th, 2021-18:22
Buckle from my Bell & Ross BR123-92 rubber strap. ...  

IWC

 
 By: India Whiskey Charlie : October 14th, 2021-23:28
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BB58 Silver

 
 By: AlfaQ4 : October 14th, 2021-23:38
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A future classic.

 
 By: Ruffian : October 15th, 2021-02:29
Thanks for sharing.

Never seen that one before.

 
 By: Ruffian : October 15th, 2021-02:27
Nice and solid!

That one takes the cake.

 
 By: Ruffian : October 15th, 2021-08:21
It reminds me of the engraving one sees on the sides of some vintage Harwood watches.

Agree.

 
 By: Ruffian : October 17th, 2021-01:29
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