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The local AD is going to give me a couple springbars, even though I didn't buy this from them, and it's out of warranty. I have bought a few things from them, but just Omega accessories like NATO straps and buckles.

Steel bracelets scratch up all over the place, too.

Does anybody have a modern-Rolex spring bar I can have/buy? I changed back to the bracelet, and of course one of my cats sent a spring bar flying to who knows where... I have a generic in, but it's not sturdy feeling. I'll just buy one from the AD, but I thought I'd ask, first.

I need to get a new Everest strap, as this is now too big, but I think it looks good on the GMTIIc.

A grey NATO strap looks great on an Explorer 2 (not my picture).

Respect. After all, why re-invent the wheel?

A NATO strap would solve the issue, if you don't mind the extra bulk, even with watches that you have issues with. Allergies suck.

Hopefully today!

Hey, I'd love a gold one, too

No kidding, right? Anyway, Rossliew: the steel Rolex uses, 904L, has more Nickel in it than regular old 316L, but it's tightly bound. I know people with severe nickel allergies who wear Rolex watches with no problem. I am allergic to both nickel and chrome, to the point where chrome tanned leather, like that Cartier strap, gives me a rash within 5 minutes, and I have never had a problem with a Rolex.

Of course, that is what we are talking about. I need to send mine to my strap maker, to see if he can make me a Horween Shell strap on the Cartier end links, as the straps, while very high quality, aren't vegetable tanned, so I can't wear them. Honestly? If I had it to do over again, I'd still get it in steel. It is the original aviation watch, and it keeps it a tool watch, in steel. My mother bought this watch for me, right before I had my cancer surgery (for what that was worth), and she offered to get me the two-tone that was in stock. It was nice, but I am glad with my choice. The two-tone, btw, uses this really gorgeous yellow gold that is nearly white, but not quite. The Santos is my favorite watch, even taking into account sentiment with some of my others.

Sam, you do realize you can just get a Santos, right? They go great with Adidas sandals.

That's not really much longer than I wait for custom straps from my maker, and he's my friend. It does take time.

I think the grey will look nice with it.

My GMT II is the same case (though an Oyster bracelet), and it doesn't really wear that differently from my much visibly smaller 1675 GMT Master.

The bracelet is the way to go, but it's worth the experimentation.

I found out a few days ago, but I still have cancer. It isn't going to kill me tomorrow, or anything.

Oh my god. Somebody reads Hodinkee! I mean, right? I have an excellent relationship with my AD, and I would be laughed out if I went in and wanted to try something. It's not like I'm going to buy one...

I thought it was brilliant.

Did you see the meteor dial white gold Pepsi?

Cozy Speedy family. I'm taking a break from Apple Watches. This Speedy goes better with Japanese selvedge work shirts than any smart watch would. Hodinkee navy Horween shell strap with a 60s vintage Omega buckle. I wear the pre-moon on its bracelet mostly. It's nice having a second Speedy, for strap wear. And this is why I like 20/16 straps, as it let's me wear vintage buckles.

Friends of Rolex.

I'm looking forward to seeing the results!

That sounds like great birthday, Al! Happy birthday!

If I had $52,000 to spend on a watch, I think I'd have a hard time not getting one of these: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/patek-philippe-ref-5235r-annual-calendar-regulator-introducing