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They definitely have non diamond ones.
Nov 23, 2018,00:48 AM
We definitely don't want anyone going after your trousers! The typical one is the R8, and those don't usually come with diamonds unless by special request. The R8 has a 35mm adjustment range, but you have to use the entire range. I don't fully expand 35mm after a large meal, so if I loosen the R8 by 35mm, my pants get a little too loose.
The R872 has a 40mm adjustment range; 0 or 40mm tighter.
And the R22 has 5 different positions; from 0-22mm, although 0 is not recommended as a stop point, because the locking mechanism isn't fully engaged for the belt. 6mm; 10mm; 14mm; 18mm; 22mm; so 5 lock points and 0 is a release point. My left and right sides of my brains enjoy the R22 the most as it's possible to achieve the most fine adjustment out of all of the buckles (practical reason) and I really like the mechanism's design and aesthetics (emotional reason). Absolutely incredible piece!
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Good one!
By: patrick_y : November 23rd, 2018-00:22
I often get asked at the airport, what belt buckle is that? The security guards are first interested if there's any weapon on it and secondly interested in what makes it so special.
His work....
By: InHavenPro : November 22nd, 2018-18:57
is highly impressive. I do not know however, regardless of pricing, if I would ever feel like wearing one of those buckles on a regular basis.... I guess I would have to examine and try one in person for at least a short time in order to get an actual fee...
I didn't get to see the one I wanted neither.
By: patrick_y : November 23rd, 2018-00:35
But I did examine a friend's R8 Mark 1 Belt buckle and it was AWESOME. All I can say is, don't examine one. You'll end up acquiring one. I tracked Roland Iten belt buckles for nearly ten years before I really got to examine one. Then, I knew I had to have...
R8 is a classic!
By: patrick_y : November 23rd, 2018-09:57
I was initially thinking of procuring an R8. The R8 can lock at two positions; 0MM or 35MM looser (or 35mm tighter, depending on how you look at it). This 35mm is the design afforded by traditional tailors (two big fingers) to allow some comfort in one's ...
Very interesting and those buckles are beautiful things...
By: kev09 : November 23rd, 2018-00:20
...but as an Englishman of a certain age, the idea of wearing a belt buckle covered in diamonds, particularly with a suit, is.....just wrong. Also, I don’t fancy getting mugged for my trousers! Regards Kev.
They definitely have non diamond ones.
By: patrick_y : November 23rd, 2018-00:48
We definitely don't want anyone going after your trousers! The typical one is the R8, and those don't usually come with diamonds unless by special request. The R8 has a 35mm adjustment range, but you have to use the entire range. I don't fully expand 35mm...
They're good friends...
By: patrick_y : November 23rd, 2018-09:53
FPJ and Roland Iten are good friends; the special adjustable belt buckle for FPJ was made and designed by Roland Iten. Every time I have seen the artist, he's always been wearing an FPJ timepiece.
Impressive toy.
By: VMM : November 24th, 2018-11:56
For those who already have everything. Thanks. Vte
Definitely very impressive and cool toy!
By: patrick_y : November 25th, 2018-15:31
You really ought to try it. It's about the lifestyle of incorporating horology inspired mechanical things into your life.