Who Watches the Watchmen (Our Chit Chat Thread)
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I've had similar D, but the only option I found that worked were spring bars without a shoulder.
However, I fitted them to watches with holes all the way through the lugs so they were easy to remove. On the one watch that didn't have that I had to snip them in half with a wire cutters(carefully)when I wanted to change straps. I seem to recall you can sometimes get this type out by using dental floss(which can also be used to tighten up diver bezels of all things) But zero clicking and about as secure a setup as you could have, short of welding the bars in.
Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.
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Hi Mick,
I was in a similar situation a couple years ago. Back in 2020 Fitz posted that he was looking for a quick sale on his new model SMP 300M. It's a watch I've admired since launch and he was offering it at a very good price. Unfortunately the timing was poor for me to pounce, so I tried to get a quick sale on my Speedmaster.
However by the time I had it sold, his 300M had been snapped up. They're a lovely watch; the master chronometer movement, the ceramic bezel and dial, the adjustable clasp are all appealing. But the size - 42mm x 13.5mm - was a concern for me as I'm used to 39/40mm. I went to a local jeweller who had one in stock and tried it on. It's a beautiful piece, but on my wrist felt a little large and conspicuous. The bezel is striking but was too high-contrast for me as was the wave dial. So I decided to go back to the drawing board.
After essentially a full day spent analysing various 300M alternatives, my eye was repeatedly drawn to the previous model, the one with the ceramic bezel but without the wave dial.
Got a good deal on a 2017 41mm model from a UK jeweler on Chrono24 and have been wearing it since as my daily. It works for me; it's not too large, not too thick, not too conspicuous, keeps great time and wears really well. It feels more modern than the Bond versions, especially the bracelet. I sourced an adjustable clasp from a Planet Ocean and it was a good move, use it quite a bit.
If you're down the Limerick direction and want to see if it suits your wrist, you're welcome to give it a test drive.
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