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Rscmaine · 1 April 2010, 07:42 AM

(and yes I know I spelled it wrong in the stinkin title...)

I was stumbling around the Interwebs today and came upon a guy in th PI who makes custom Olongapos that look pretty good.

Don't know anything about this guy except that he is well thought of on the military forum. I'm not advertising for him, just providing the link.

http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=32240

I've run into a couple of old time UDT guys who still proudly (and rightly so) wore their 5513 on one.

Anyone here have one or any shots?

WatchnRoll · 1 April 2010, 07:55 AM

Interesting and I have seen some guys on the forum who have that...

Not my cup of tea at all. However, to those who like them...more power to ya!

gmaines · 1 April 2010, 08:09 AM

I have an orginal SS braclet made in Olongapo in 1970, I was a Navy Hard Hat diver and had a mark V diving helmet on both sides. Last year I bought a new one. It was from a guy on the east coast and his wife was from the PI,,the watch band was made in the PI and shipped back to him. He did an Outstanding job and well worth the money.

mikelprz · 1 April 2010, 01:10 PM

Not sure about this style..

Seems like some potential. I think its missing something.. ??
Workmanship looks interesting, but something is just not right.

have to give it the

mikelprz · 1 April 2010, 01:42 PM

Does he have a website? I would like to see more of his work.
Maybe sample pics of other bracelets..
I am trying to visualize the potential here.

Something about them is cool

, and then... something about them is

What does the forum jury say???

kyle L · 1 April 2010, 01:59 PM

Subfiend has one, it looks alright.

But I wouldn't stick one on my Explorer.

Clogger · 1 April 2010, 04:32 PM

I have seen a guy with one Offshore, turns out he had it made in the Philippines about 20 years ago on a run ashore, it was pretty cool I must admit.

Andad · 1 April 2010, 05:32 PM

They look great...

masterkiller · 1 April 2010, 07:09 PM

I really like them, I would not have them on a Rolex myself but i would not mind having one on a Seiko 6105 or a Seiko 6309 and use it in rotation with other watches!

If I would see one on the used marked that would fit my wrist I would buy it, but maybe not go and custom order one for myself!

/masterkiller

Rscmaine · 1 April 2010, 07:20 PM

They were popularized among Vietnam War SEALs - here is a great post showing some of these amazing guys sporting theirs at a GTG where I would not be worthy to serve the beer.

http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=5212

pitbull03 · 1 April 2010, 07:26 PM

Not good. Might look better if it was a bit narrower? As it stands it detracts too much from the watch itself.

Just my .02

mikelprz · 3 April 2010, 11:02 AM

i agree. Maybe look better if the bracelet was narrower. They are interesting. Haven't seen any of our guys wearing them overseas lately. Nowadays, its nylon straps.

1 April 2010, 07:42 AM	#1
Rscmaine "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Nat Parkinson Location: Maine, USA Watch: me pull a rabbit.. Posts: 1,196	Olongopo bracelets (and yes I know I spelled it wrong in the stinkin title...) I was stumbling around the Interwebs today and came upon a guy in th PI who makes custom Olongapos that look pretty good. Don't know anything about this guy except that he is well thought of on the military forum. I'm not advertising for him, just providing the link. http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=32240 I've run into a couple of old time UDT guys who still proudly (and rightly so) wore their 5513 on one. Anyone here have one or any shots? __________________ When the alien spaceships actually landed, to everyone's surprise, it turned out that the world's governments had not been hiding anything. They were just as clueless as the rest of us!

1 April 2010, 07:55 AM	#2
WatchnRoll "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 538	Interesting and I have seen some guys on the forum who have that... Not my cup of tea at all. However, to those who like them...more power to ya! __________________ Navitimer 01 on Black Leather Strap

1 April 2010, 05:32 PM	#8
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,480	They look great... __________________ E

1 April 2010, 07:09 PM	#9
masterkiller "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sweden Watch: Rolex, AP & PAM... Posts: 1,403	I really like them, I would not have them on a Rolex myself but i would not mind having one on a Seiko 6105 or a Seiko 6309 and use it in rotation with other watches! If I would see one on the used marked that would fit my wrist I would buy it, but maybe not go and custom order one for myself! /masterkiller __________________ Rolex - SubC... AP - Diver... Panerai - PAM380 Omega - Speedy PRO

1 April 2010, 07:20 PM	#10
Rscmaine "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Nat Parkinson Location: Maine, USA Watch: me pull a rabbit.. Posts: 1,196	They were popularized among Vietnam War SEALs - here is a great post showing some of these amazing guys sporting theirs at a GTG where I would not be worthy to serve the beer. http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=5212 __________________ When the alien spaceships actually landed, to everyone's surprise, it turned out that the world's governments had not been hiding anything. They were just as clueless as the rest of us!

1 April 2010, 08:09 AM	#3
gmaines Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Watch: Submariner&SDDS Posts: 306	I have an orginal SS braclet made in Olongapo in 1970, I was a Navy Hard Hat diver and had a mark V diving helmet on both sides. Last year I bought a new one. It was from a guy on the east coast and his wife was from the PI,,the watch band was made in the PI and shipped back to him. He did an Outstanding job and well worth the money.

1 April 2010, 01:10 PM	#4
mikelprz Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Batman Posts: 452	Not sure about this style.. Seems like some potential. I think its missing something.. ?? Workmanship looks interesting, but something is just not right. have to give it the

1 April 2010, 01:42 PM	#5
mikelprz Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Batman Posts: 452	Does he have a website? I would like to see more of his work. Maybe sample pics of other bracelets.. I am trying to visualize the potential here. Something about them is cool , and then... something about them is What does the forum jury say???

1 April 2010, 01:59 PM	#6
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Subfiend has one, it looks alright. But I wouldn't stick one on my Explorer.

1 April 2010, 04:32 PM	#7
Clogger Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SE Asia Watch: SS Sub Date Posts: 431	I have seen a guy with one Offshore, turns out he had it made in the Philippines about 20 years ago on a run ashore, it was pretty cool I must admit.

1 April 2010, 07:26 PM	#11
pitbull03 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 18	Not good. Might look better if it was a bit narrower? As it stands it detracts too much from the watch itself. Just my .02

3 April 2010, 11:02 AM	#12
mikelprz Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Batman Posts: 452	i agree. Maybe look better if the bracelet was narrower. They are interesting. Haven't seen any of our guys wearing them overseas lately. Nowadays, its nylon straps.

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