Coming back! The watch bug got me again and I’m coming back!

I don’t remember where but the style is a French marine nationale strap. I believe its history dates back to ww2. That is the style and the original used is the green with yellow strip. You can google it and just buy from any reputable website.

I love G-Shocks but I feel my wrist is too small for one. I have been thinking about getting the old school square g-shocks because of my small wrist size.

I love my turtle. Still going strong after all these years. I don’t even baby it.

Thank you. This watch should last us a lifetime.

I always go back to my 777. It’s my go to a lot of times. The drill solar quartz is a nice move. It’s like the best of both worlds. I do want to save up and try to get a spring drive. It’s such a unique and advanced tech for mechanical watches.

Mine is still ticking and I have no service it after all these years.

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when i bought the watch it was around $220 USD. With inflation it is current going for $350-450.. crazy.

Mine is 4 years strong and it is still running like day one. I do need to get it service soon. It has never been service.

Inscription on the back changed too, plus you have an extra bit of lume next to the day/date.

Not that I am aware of at this time. There are other cool looking square g-shock watches that are affordable but not 40th anniversary. There is a Super Mario one DW5600SMB-4.

Not disagreeing with you but someone has to pay for the marketing department :). I remember when Rolexes used to go under 1K new. I did buy the Tudor 58 silver for little under $4K and I thought that was good value.

I disagree. Stainless steel is much tougher for sports watches + the movement etc. is the same. These gold watches are also overpriced, that gold case costs 3-4k at best.

@@yoshirc2988 I don’t think anyone are buying these as a “sport watch” anymore. I’m a fan of stainless steel. I like the warmth of the gold color but definitely not worth the price for a gold case. Plus it is so much heavier too. Not a fan of that.

@@yoshirc2988 IMO stainless steel is still the king when it comes to material for watches.

Thanks!

Thank you. Very kind of you. Don’t forget to like and sub kind person 😁

Thanks!

You’re not the first person to tell me that. I have a Nomos timeless club and I agree.

That is amazing. What strap are you using and do you swap them? Only reason I am asking is because I go back between the nato and a SS bracelet.

@@StyleAndStrap That was the bracelet version.Only when I swimm I swap to the rubber band ! EIther way it wears very comfortable on the wrist ! :)

Thanks I think so too. It has been years and I still wear this watch in my rotation.

That is pretty cool that you are a PI.

I know there are misalignment issues but I find that Japanese brand tend to have a better track record when it comes to QC.

Well said!

that's shocking. Wow. I don't have a Rolex but my Tudor keeps pretty accurate time.

@@StyleAndStrap how accurate? Rolex is only 4 to six times the cost to manufacture. Factory production items.

@@vicg5323 so its been two months on the Tudor 58 silver and it is 30secs behind. I synced the time to the second against my smart phone 2 months ago. I plan on doing a 3 month review on the watch soon and posting it. It is a good watch. I agreed with you on the price difference.

Wow that is impression. I have more expensive watches too and this is one of my favorite that gets a good use in my rotation. Something nice about having an unbreakable watch.

Yeah the audio sucks. I have an external mic on the camera too. I’ll start doing voiceovers during editing to make it sound better. Thanks for the feedback!

This is true!

That’s a very special version. Cherish that thing.

Yeah things tend to be cheaper in the US because they get ship in bulk to us since we buy so much

No problem. I hope you enjoy it. It is a real daily beater for sure.

@@StyleAndStrap you're right, it's an amazing watch and my new daily beater (and also the best watch I've ever owned haha) - just put it on a French Nationale navy para strap, looks mint!

That is good to hear. I got lucky with mine too.

Glad you liked it!

I don’t have that model but I can relate. When I was younger I thought Rolexes with cyclops were ugly. Now I understand why they exist 😂

I agree with you. I hope you are still enjoying your watch!

that is awesome. How hard was it to switch the bezel. I've been thinking about doing it with mine.

@@StyleAndStrap Not hard at all. If you have a thin blade (like a Swiss Army knife) you can wedge it in between the bottom of the bezel and case. I find it’s easiest to do around the 4:00 position. Also, to learn from my mistakes, tape off the case with masking tape in case the knife slips to avoid any scratches. I have photos on IG at @mistaniskaswrist

I had the choice and I picked this srp777 over the skx007. Ultimately, you follow your heart. But the srp777 is a newer watch with a better movement. It is larger. If you have a smaller wrist, the skx007 may fit better. The srp777 is a remake of a classic. The skx007 has been discontinued, and may be a classic itself in a decade or two. On paper the srp777 is superior and was made to be since it is in a higher class than the skx007. Is it better for you? Only you can answer that question.

Its from Watch Gecko. You can do a search for them. They are based in the UK so shipping is slower but the quality is pretty good for around $30. It is not stiff at all like some of the other nato.

@@StyleAndStrap thankyou, and great video. I've had my SRP777 for just over a month and i'm yet to take it off! 😀👍

thanks!

I agreed. I have been looking for a smaller Seiko Diver in recent months. Maybe something 40 mm or 41 mm.

@@StyleAndStrap but as always one should always wear what you enjoy.

@@WoodshavenPatriot good advice.

That’s where I got mine. Always a good deal if you wait for the right time.

Leather is tricky. The best way to think of leather is that its organic. It is essentially skin. It will be very similar to maintaining nice leather shoes. Get a nice brush to wipe off any lint, dust, etc. A horsehair brush or something similar works well. I would then use a leather creamer/conditioner to ensure it does not dry out. Make sure it is a neutral creamer or a color that matches your existing leather. This is all assuming you have untreated leather. Treated leather you can just wipe with a damp cloth. Best way to tell you have treated or untreated is to do a water test. Drop a droplet of water on the leather and if it is absorbed it is untreated.

Thanks for the sub!

congrats bro! It is a slippery slope. Soon you will be drooling over Grand Seiko and thinking of ways to save up enough to buy one:).

@@StyleAndStrap this might as well be the "new skx".

Enjoy. It has done well for me over the years. Definitely turn me onto the seiko brand.

Glad to see a diver using it for how it’s meant to be used. Keep up with the adventures. Thanks for the comments.