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Old 13 February 2013, 01:12 AM   #1
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Rolex can keep their "Admiralty" straps...
I'm calling this my "Horseguards" NATO!


I got a package in the mail this morning from my TRF buddy Daveathall...

In it were not one but two of these great straps. I love the shade of grey and the fact that they are 18/19mm so show a bit of spring bar.



Now, if I get cross-eyed drunk, I can convince myself I've got a MilSub!

Dave, thank you! You truly are a Warrent Officer and a GENTLEMAN!
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Old 13 February 2013, 01:27 AM   #2
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Looks good and it doesn't get any better than a plain black or plain gray nato IMO... but I'm way too insane and would need the 20mm.
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Old 13 February 2013, 01:37 AM   #3
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Looks good and it doesn't get any better than a plain black or plain gray nato IMO... but I'm way too insane and would need the 20mm.
If Sean Connery/James Bond can show a bit of spring bar then it's good enough for me!
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Old 13 February 2013, 01:38 AM   #4
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Dave is a top geeza!
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Old 13 February 2013, 01:43 AM   #5
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They look great!
Another great TRF gesture, gotta love this place
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Old 13 February 2013, 04:38 AM   #6
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Dave is a top geeza!
One of the best!
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Old 13 February 2013, 05:16 AM   #7
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Stoppit fellas, I'm blushing.

Glad you like them Mark.
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Old 13 February 2013, 05:45 AM   #8
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Nylon Nation approved!!

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Yes he is.

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Stoppit fellas, I'm blushing.

Glad you like them Mark.
Then keep blushing, my friend. Still enjoying this little gem you sent me. But the real fun comes when the guys at the cigar shop fall over each other trying to get a better look.
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Old 13 February 2013, 06:01 AM   #9
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Nice Dan, I use my Laguiole every day (but I only smoke a couple of cigars a year!).

I'm glad the Generalisimo of the Nylon Nation approves!
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Old 13 February 2013, 06:03 AM   #10
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Stoppit fellas, I'm blushing.

Glad you like them Mark.
Nails, mate! My bracelets and other NATOs are going to have a bit of a holiday!
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Old 13 February 2013, 06:15 AM   #11
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Sweet watch! Is the ding in the case from the catastrophic horse-kick incident?
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Old 13 February 2013, 06:29 AM   #12
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Nice Laguiole, Dan
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Old 13 February 2013, 07:07 AM   #13
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Sweet watch! Is the ding in the case from the catastrophic horse-kick incident?
Nah, that never made contact with my watch... It was just the shockwave traveling through my arm (as it snapped like a dried twig!) that bust the spring bar!

The dings, nicks and scratches are just due to me wearing it like I stole it!
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Old 13 February 2013, 07:08 AM   #14
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Thanks, pal!
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Nah, that never made contact with my watch... It was just the shockwave traveling through my arm (as it snapped like a dried twig!) that bust the spring bar!

The dings, nicks and scratches are just due to me wearing it like I stole it!
Drive it like a rental...
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Nah, that never made contact with my watch... It was just the shockwave traveling through my arm (as it snapped like a dried twig!) that bust the spring bar!

The dings, nicks and scratches are just due to me wearing it like I stole it!

Now that's the spirit! I like that quote so much I could make it my signature!
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Old 13 February 2013, 07:54 AM   #17
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Now that's the spirit! I like that quote so much I could make it my signature!
That's the spirit, boys!

Be my guest, Kauê.
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