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 Posted: Tue Feb 8th, 2011 06:11 pm
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mcwright



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 Anyone know the history of why rivets are used on mainly aviator/pilot watch straps? They are decorative of course, but they must have had some initial reason for their use. Could they not stitch the thickness at the time (i.e. WWII) or what? Thanks!