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 Posted: Thu May 21st, 2009 08:48 pm
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 Nice-looking watch, JKang. I used to have an Invicta with a canteen crown and chain combination. It was ok and I enjoyed it but had to sell it to a buddy. Will check out the store you mentioned. I cross into Singapore a lot. Regards.
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 Posted: Fri May 22nd, 2009 03:54 am
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 stew77 wrote: Beautiful Hamilton there...nice choice!ThumbsUp02.gif

I like the contrasting case/bezel and contrasting bracelet links (rough/polished).

Are the polished parts stainless steel or polished titanium alloy on this watch??  I have to admit, I've never seen mirror polished titanium alloy on a watch (or at least I didn't realize that it was titanium). 

If it is polished titanium alloy, does anyone know how well the polished areas will hold up on a daily basis?  I thought that titanium alloys had a much lower hardness than stainless steel.

Hi Stew.  The polished bits are indeed titanium.  It's not really as "mirror" finish as SS; still has that slight greyish sheen.  I haven't banged it against anything yet, so no scratches for now.  Bracelet's been replaced by a more comfortable hobnail silicone deployant while I wait for my Banda "kevlar".

I am sure that Titanium will not be as hardy.  I used to have a Kinetic in titanium, and after 3 years the buckle on the bracelet isn't sandblasted.  It's just...well..blasted.
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 Posted: Fri May 22nd, 2009 09:50 am
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 Yep looks pretty kewl.  I like it and wear that puppy in good health....hand6.gif
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 Posted: Sat May 23rd, 2009 05:22 am
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 I think I've found the weekend solution.  A skunk Zulu.
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 Posted: Sat May 23rd, 2009 10:09 am
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 JKang wrote: I think I've found the weekend solution.  A skunk Zulu.







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 Posted: Sat May 23rd, 2009 11:05 am
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 JKang wrote: stew77 wrote: Beautiful Hamilton there...nice choice!ThumbsUp02.gif

I like the contrasting case/bezel and contrasting bracelet links (rough/polished).

Are the polished parts stainless steel or polished titanium alloy on this watch??  I have to admit, I've never seen mirror polished titanium alloy on a watch (or at least I didn't realize that it was titanium). 

If it is polished titanium alloy, does anyone know how well the polished areas will hold up on a daily basis?  I thought that titanium alloys had a much lower hardness than stainless steel.

Hi Stew.  The polished bits are indeed titanium.  It's not really as "mirror" finish as SS; still has that slight greyish sheen.  I haven't banged it against anything yet, so no scratches for now.  Bracelet's been replaced by a more comfortable hobnail silicone deployant while I wait for my Banda "kevlar".

I am sure that Titanium will not be as hardy.  I used to have a Kinetic in titanium, and after 3 years the buckle on the bracelet isn't sandblasted.  It's just...well..blasted.


JKang - Thanks for the feedback regarding the Titanium on the Frogman,

...and that weekend skunk Zulu strap is well,... just perfect.gif
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 Posted: Wed May 27th, 2009 09:35 pm
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 Digging thru my strap box unearthed something quite special; a dive strap off a vintage Ruhla fibreglass "bomb-disposal" (allegedly) watch.

Still, I thought it'd go great with the Frogman for that old-school UDT look.  The fact that it's pliable and comfortable doesn't go unnoticed either!
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