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Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver
Many thanks, Cru 
It was a bit of a change of plan. I never saw that coming when we headed into town!
The 689 was a major surprise, my man at the AD said that I had no chance of getting one when I asked him a few weeks ago. Never mind, thought I, I love the 533 so no big deal. Thing is, photographs do not do that blue dial justice, it really is incredible. I took it outside for a good look in the afternoon sun. You have an LVc Cru, so you know exactly what I mean when I say that dial pops. The sunburst effect is pretty amazing. It's not going to be everyone's bag and I'm ok with that. I'm gonna be wearing it, not everyone else
The only minor concern I have with the 689 is that there are very few straps that will work with that watch. I've picked a shocking baby blue croc; sounds gross but looks amazing. They didn't have my size in stock but it'll be there next week when we get back from wherever Mrs Van D is taking me tomorrow
I preferred the 359 to the 312 anyway but it was too similar to the 533 so it was no point getting it. Once I'd set on the 689, the 359 was a no brainer |
i like your style.
as for straps, no rush, take your time and see. i do think the 689 be a bit more of a challenge, but, with that dial, it's worth it! anyway, the focus should rightly be on the 689's dial, so i think you can get a couple of solid choices for the 689 and branch out a bit more, style-wise, with the 359.
consider reaching out to john at dangerous9. he will surely have some truly amazing ideas for you.
if you are like most, you will go through a period of "strap frenzy" before you settle on the type of straps and buckles you like. it's all part of the fun.