http://www.mwrforum.net/forums This is the site for enthusiasts of military timepieces. All discussions related to military timepieces, and watches in general are welcome. en Thu, 17 May 2012 21:28:21 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.mwrforum.net/forums http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51177&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 19:00:01 GMT Where else can you select from 35+ colors and sizes of NATO bands in stock AND get the killer deal of $20 each with FREE SHIPPING anywhere in the... Where else can you select from 35+ colors and sizes of NATO bands in stock AND get the killer deal of $20 each with FREE SHIPPING anywhere in the world.

You can see complete list of nylon NATO straps colors and sizes I have in stock at the bottom of this ad. There are more pictures at my web site email billmahoney@aol.com if you need more details.

I now offer James Bond style NATOs in 12 different styles. Compare all Bond styles on the same vintage Rolex Submariner 5513 shown in the pictures.

I'm happy to expand the popular Black Khaki Bond selection to 18mm, 20mm and 22mm.

BLACK KHAKI BOND









I am also expanding on the popularity of the New Bond Grey and New Bond Khaki NATO bands I am offering by adding new styles to the line with red stripes with this New Bond Black.

NEW BOND BLACK in 20mm






Has the popular red lines of the other Real Bonds but with more of black background so popular with black dial watches.





Viewing the old James Bond movies on Blu-ray, we’re now able to detect thin red lines in the striped watch strap Sean Connery wore on his Rolex Submariner. That style has been known for many years simply as the James Bond NATO band. So now I’m selling several new styles of Bond nylon NATOs in 20mm size featuring the red lines. Some people are now calling the bands with the red lines The Real James Bond NATO bands.


NEW BOND KHAKI (left) and NEW BOND GREY (right) in 20mm




The red-striped Bonds are all the welded type with the proper NATO solid stainless steel fixed buckles. They become part my biggest selection of nylon NATO straps available online anywhere, including many styles, size and colors you can't buy from other suppliers.

NEW BOND KHAKI in 20mm







NEW BOND GREY in 20mm






My selection also includes the CLASSIC JAMES BOND strap shown below --- the most popular NATO style ever, which I have been selling here for 10 years.

CLASSIC JAMES BOND in 20mm (stitched style)






22mm version in welded style





Introducing the first 22mm size NATO strap with the popular red stripes in the so-called Real Bond style.

NEW BOND GREEN in 22mm




Here are some other new Bond style bands that will bring some life to all-black military watch dials or accent red diver hands.

SAND W/ RED STRIPE in 18mm.




RED W/ SAND STRIPE in 18mm.





SKUNK BOND in 18mm (stitched type)




20mm version in welded style





RED BOND in 18mm, 20mm and 22mm




BLUE BOND in 18mm



DESERT SAND CAMOUFLAGE in 18mm (stitched type)


SOLID COLORS: BLACK, GREY, SAND, BROWN, ORANGE, OLIVE KHAKI, LIGHT KHAKI, BLUE, GREEN or RED

BRAIDED BLACK: 18mm and 20mm



Very comfortable style because the material allows air to pass through and because there are not preset holes; each time you put it on it will be an exact fit no matter how hot or cold it is outside. These bands have stainless steel hardware and are available in 18mm or 20mm.

You now also get NATOs in solid BROWN, great for those military watches, are now available in 18mm and 20mm.



BLACK in 18mm, 20mm and 22mm in welded type NATOs.


BLACK in 18mm stitched type NATOs.


GREY: in 18mm or 20mm welded:


GREEN in 18mm and 22mm welded.


BLUE: 20mm and 22mm welded.


OLIVE KHAKI: 18mm welded.


RED: 20mm and 22mm in welded.


HARD-TO-FIND NATO SIZES:

16MM in green in stitched type:


24MM in black is available with stainless steel beefy hardware or with all-black stealth hardware in the stitched style.







TO ORDER


PRICES: Single straps are $24.95 plus $2.95 for First Class shipping with tracking in the U.S..

TZ SPECIAL OFFER: Any 4 bands for $80 including shipping anywhere!

PAYMENT: Just make a paypal payment with your orders details to billmahoney@aol.com or email me with your order and you can send a check or money order.

Thanks - Bill Mahoney (aka Squinky)

Email billmahoney@aol.com if you need more information or pictures.

Here is my complete stock list of nylon NATO straps in stock today:

BOND STYLES
New Bond Black 5 stripes black outers, narrow red lines and grey center 20mm
New Bond Khaki 5 stripes black, red and khaki in 20mm
New Bond Grey 5 stripes black, red and grey in 20mm
New Bond Green 5 stripes green, black and red in 22mm
Classic James Bond 5 stripes black/grey in 20mm and 22mm
Red Sand Bond outer red rows with center sand stripe in 18mm
Sand Red Bond outer sand rows with center red stripe in 18mm
Black Khaki Bond 5 stripes black/khaki in 18mm, 20mm and 22mm
Skunk Bond 3 stripes black/grey in 18mm and 20mm
Red Bond 5 stripes black/red in 18mm, 20mm and 22mm
Blue Bond 3 stripes blue/yellow in 18mm

SOLID COLORS
Black in 18mm, 20mm, 22mm and 24mm
Grey in 18mm and 20mm
Braided black tropical type in 18mm and 20mm
Green in 16mm, 18mm and 22mm
Brown in 18mm and 20mm
Blue in 20mm and 22mm
Red in 20mm and 22mm
Olive Khaki in 18mm

CAMOUFLAGE desert sand pattern in 18mm

NEVER WORN A NATO BAND? Email billmahoney@aol.com with questions or details on how to install one on your watch. ]]> The Post Exchange - PX Squinky http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51177 http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51176&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 18:54:43 GMT Back up for sale, my 1960's Hamilton Aqua-Date on original JB Champion bracelet. It's in nice shape, runs well, but there is a small interior fissure in the crystal at 6 oclock.





$500 plus shipping and paypal.
PM please.
Thanks,
Larry ]]> The Post Exchange - PX pilotw http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51176 http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51175&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 18:34:15 GMT Non-date version. Please let me know if you have one you'd like to sell. Thanks. Jeff

jeffswing3@msn.com. ]]> The Post Exchange - PX jswing http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51175 http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51174&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 17:44:26 GMT Hi All. What do you make of this one that came up for auction today. Experts out there will I hope will be able to tell us more about it. My limited... Hi All.
What do you make of this one that came up for auction today.
Experts out there will I hope will be able to tell us more about it. My limited knowledge tells me early 1953 Pre Explorer and very similar in appearance to the early mil subs. Bubble back,hands,dial,screw down crown. I had a look at it and took some pictures. 100% Rolex. Looks like an early clearance divers watch to me. I had a punt but came up short. Sold for £6000.00




Any opinions please.

Kind regards.

Nick. ]]> Main Forum nickb http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51174 http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51172&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 17:00:27 GMT hi, i have this 1953 pilot watch from my grandfather. 6645 101000 6b/542 5956 /53 fat arrow . what do you think about it .?Image: http://dsc.0745.jpg hi, i have this 1953 pilot watch from my grandfather. 6645 101000 6b/542 5956 /53 fat arrow . what do you think about it .? ]]> Main Forum lochba http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51172 http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51170&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 14:08:36 GMT Maybe of interest to readers here... I had the privilege of talking to SEALAB diver, Bob Barth, and wrote up his old Submariner that is up for... Maybe of interest to readers here... I had the privilege of talking to SEALAB diver, Bob Barth, and wrote up his old Submariner that is up for sale.

What a hero!

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2012/5/...-sealab-r.html ]]> Main Forum suddha http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51170 http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51169&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 13:44:42 GMT Image: http://img2.uploadplaatjes.nl/20120517/585270.jpg Image: http://img2.uploadplaatjes.nl/20120517/585271.jpg Image:...















Very beautifull Longines "MARINE NATIONALE" M.N.
Everything is signed as it should be,
caseback inner and outside + lug.

VERY EARLY NUMBER !

Original BIG crown.

In in an extremely good condition. VERY RARE!
Much RARER than the Tudor M.N.'s

Commes olso with a periodic correct metal strap !

Impossible to find !!!
At only 750 euro's
or best offre

I accept bankwire or Paypal
For questions please contact me.

Contact me = master[at]live.be

Thanks for looking. ]]> The Post Exchange - PX TheRealHunter http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51169 http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51168&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 11:46:56 GMT Hi, happy national day from Norway, we had a long parade with our kids, their school classes and scout troop this morning, now home again for coffee... Hi,

happy national day from Norway, we had a long parade with our kids, their school classes and scout troop this morning, now home again for coffee and food.

Here are Robert (10) & Rebecca (8).....



Have a nice day!

cheers,

-John:thumbsup: ]]> Off-Topic Flightpath http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51168 http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51167&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 11:34:23 GMT Welcome to and thank you for your interest in combat-straps.com

Hand made & hand stitched straps

Combat-Straps is a leather atelier located in the beautiful city of Montreal, Canada. Creativity coupled with tremendous quality, and the most contemporary styling, makes us very proud of our products. Our priority is to offer you superior craftsmanship coupled with superior quality of materials.

Feel free to play with the colors, textures and threads to make the custom made strap that will personalize your watch.

Please contact me by e-mail or phone for pricing, as well as for any other inquiries. I can also make suggestions if you need help in deciding.

TO ORDER :

aaronpim@gmail.com

or

514-497-9891


Payment is through paypal
I Ship Worldwide


Aaron Pimentel
THANK YOU !!!

1.-Genuine italian leather in black + black Stitching + U-Boat Holes for Panerai 40mm $109.95


2.-Black Ostrch leg with black stitching andnd an extra line of white stitching $152.95


3.-Polished Stingray with red stitching for Panerai Radiomir PVD 26/24 $169.95


4.-Vintage lather strap from WW2 with caramel Stitching $144.95


5.-Blue Toad Strap with aqua stitching 24mm $ 144.95
]]> The Post Exchange - PX Aaronpim http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51167 http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51166&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 10:48:09 GMT hi all,

here is a seldom seen late '60's model # 166.062 seamaster big crown diver in near mint condition with it's original model # 1039 bracelet. nice hefty men's watch 37mm without crown, and has all the sharp factory edges to the case and never any damage. any lines or shadows you see in the pictures are just minor surface marks on the acrylic crystal, as the dial is gorgeous dark blue with the racing style outer chapter ring, and the blue bakelite bezel is perfect. the big crown screws down perfectly and the crystal is original with the omega emblem. the cal. 565 movement is nice and clean, and it's keeping chronometer time within 4 seconds per day! as you can see from the pics, we took these photos as the date was changing over. the date function and quick change is working perfectly. this was a pampered 1 owner watch and has been in our collection for over 7 years.

the pics don't do it justice as the watch is stunning in person. my price is $850 delivered via fedex, and a quick google search will show that no one could ever find one of these rare models in this condition with the original bracelet for anywhere near my price! (i bought it VERRRRY cheap years ago) :)












i have tons and tons of references here, and on the seiko citizen watch forum, WUS, the vintage rolex forum www.vintagerolexforum.com , etc etc.

all my prices include fedex shipping to your door.

for payment i can accept bank wire or western union. i cant do paypal in my location. as usual i will include a nice automatic seiko men's dive watch that will more than off-set any payment fees. if you have questions or want to purchase, contact me thru email at janice_fredn@yahoo.com (janice underscore fredn at yahoo dot com) or call/text me at (country code 63) 908-253-8092.

all the best from the deep tropics!!!

thanks for looking!

janice :) ]]> The Post Exchange - PX http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51166 http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51164&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 10:40:14 GMT I have some emergency expenses so unfortunately I have to move this stunning watch. Bulova Accutron Eagle Pilots GMT. Fit and finish is outstanding.... I have some emergency expenses so unfortunately I have to move this stunning watch. Bulova Accutron Eagle Pilots GMT. Fit and finish is outstanding. Sapphire Crystal with AR coating,Nice Lume, Swiss Made Quartz, GMT function, screw down crown. I've worn it carefully 3 times, only mark I can see is an ultra light hairline on the back of the deployment. I'd rate it 99% with box and papers. $229 OBRO shipped in the US. International extra. Paypal only - No E-Checks EMAIL only at fsaints@rocketmail.com I do not check private mail here ]]> The Post Exchange - PX Khoward http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51164 http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51163&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 06:28:46 GMT Has anyone sent in a dead Chronosport Sea Quartz 1000 into Chronoserv for service recently? It seems that the ESA/ETA 963.114/116 has its issues and... Has anyone sent in a dead Chronosport Sea Quartz 1000 into Chronoserv for service recently? It seems that the ESA/ETA 963.114/116 has its issues and I wondered if it was repairable? Next question, what is the best replacement movement for the ESA/ETA 963.114/116?

Thanks for any input.

Terry ]]> Main Forum Terry Andrews http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51163 http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51160&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 01:47:12 GMT Selling a nice, all original Seiko 6309-7049 cushion case, auto diver from '78.
The 6309 movement is running well and keeping good time, although service history is unknown.

Original hands and Suwa dial with 150m water resist script.
Hands and dial glow at the same rate.
Case, caseback ,crystal and bezel have light blemishes

The bezel clicks and the
screwdown crown tightens securely with 3 1/2 turns.
Comes on a new , soft Z-22 Seiko strap.


Asking $260 includes shipping in the US. Add $32 for international EMS shipping.

Paypal please and remove the NOSPAM in email address. Thanks for looking.
pmmounce@NOSPAMcenturytel.net




]]> The Post Exchange - PX 75Mike http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51160 http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51156&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 00:54:20 GMT Decided it was time for a new (or old) look for my 14060M, so I ordered one of Squinky's classic 20mm perforated Tropic type band with the basket-weave finish. It's a great fit - even though it has straight ends it doesn't have huge gaps from the watch body. Bill got it to me unbelievably fast , and here it is...

]]> Main Forum Doug507 http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51156 http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51155&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 23:56:06 GMT Ive been hunting through my watchbox for things I dont wear as I have the need for a little cash for another project and this watch didnt make eye... Ive been hunting through my watchbox for things I dont wear as I have the need for a little cash for another project and this watch didnt make eye contact quite fast enough, so sadly it is for the chop! :lol:

This is a watch that Billy sold me a few years back and at the time it was freshly worked on my Jack @ IWW and has a small issue in that someone (Jack I think) replaced the original movement with an ETA 2892, I think the originals were Felsa 4000 or something like that. So the upshot of this is that with the nice black ETA datewheel fitted the dial is very slightly out of line by 1 second (counter clockwise). This isn't something you notice in use actually but its there all the same. Billy sent it back to Jack who didnt do anything to change it as I think it would need a new ETA date overlay to get it done properly, back then I dont think people knew about that sort of thing, but I am told it's much easier to get that stuff now.

This is the largest case that these watches came in and is the same case/bezel from what i can tell as the BP Bund models, much larger than the same looking cases used by Doxa for the 250/ Zeno seahunter and again much larger and heavier than the modern reissue Squales, it really is a great big solid case! The case is PVD and the bezel is acrylic, its used but in really good shape, sure it has a few dings but nothing that detracts from the watch in use. The crystal was polished by Jack and has a small nick on the edge but is clear enough and again that doesnt detract from the watch at all. The dial and hands are clean enough but show signs of wear under a loupe. Crown (unsigned) looks newish and screws down well. The back has scratches from some horrid watchmaker with poor tools, but would polish out if you wanted. Dial/back/strap have all the lovely squale logos throughout and starts up the minute you pick it up.

Strap is a rare twice signed (strap and buckle) squale rubber that looks close to new/nos and suits the watch well. Watch can be used as is or sort out the date and have the minute hand painted orange and youd have a really ncie watch worth quite a bit more than i am asking due to its rare case.

Case is 41mm wide and approx 14mm tall - very chunky!

Looking for $750 including shipping to anywhere in the world, payment by paypal gift. I have many refs, I expect you to have the same. Low ball offers will be ignored etc etc

Pics from today:













When Billy sold it he said:

"i'm thinking of letting this one go - i bought it a few months back from a friend on MWR. He had just had the watch serviced ; dial and hands relumed ; and crystal polished = i'll be happy to provide the reciept from this work which he sent w/ the watch. The one fault of the watch is the fact the dial feet are positioned one second off (to the counter-clockwise) - it's hard to notice, but once you do it will be apparent. I sent it to Jack to have the problem fixed - and it came back the same way (he didn't charge me, and i didn't mention the work wasn't done by his watchmaker - i simply don't want to spend the time and energy again). The PVD has some wear - the pix below will tell that better than i can describe. The watch comes on the original SQUALE signed rubber strap"

(I might have that receipt still, but so far I havent found it yet! will keep looking, but its a moot point now i guess LOL)

Billy's Pics... nicer than mine (as ever)!







What looks to be one of Jack's pics:

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