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Phisherman81

macrumors 6502
Original poster
Mar 26, 2010
281
76
Sure!

Now the strap! I just need to order a PVD (black) buckle for it:

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orev

macrumors 6502a
Apr 22, 2015
603
1,099
I'd be concerned about galvanic corrosion, so make sure to get the right metal.
 

Bobioden

macrumors 68000
Sep 23, 2007
1,725
46
Denver
Thanks for posting! I think I'll order one, but after there's reviews on it. I hate having to return items. Especially as I live in the UK.

Could you post pictures once you've got yours?

Thanks :cool:


Received mine today. Fast shipping, 5 days including weekend.

 

Phisherman81

macrumors 6502
Original poster
Mar 26, 2010
281
76
My black adapters were delivered today, but I won't have them till I get home later tonight. I will post pics. My band hasn't been delivered yet so I don't hav anything to use em' with just yet.
 

Phisherman81

macrumors 6502
Original poster
Mar 26, 2010
281
76
Here are some pics of the black adapters I got in the mail last night.

They are black, not space gray, which I don't mind, they closely match the black of the bezel under the glass, so at least it's not a third color to muddy up the design. they fit tightly and click into place. Came with the screwdriver too which was a bonus.

Clearly the old nato band from my old watch is too small (18mm), but my new bands have not arrived yet...
 

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rsxmachine

macrumors 6502a
Dec 19, 2007
599
92
Here are some pics of the black adapters I got in the mail last night.

They are black, not space gray, which I don't mind, they closely match the black of the bezel under the glass, so at least it's not a third color to muddy up the design. they fit tightly and click into place. Came with the screwdriver too which was a bonus.

Clearly the old nato band from my old watch is too small (18mm), but my new bands have not arrived yet...

looks good. I guess its just a matter of time before they can make space grey aluminum adapters.
 

Supermallet

macrumors 68000
Sep 19, 2014
1,975
2,174
Here are some pics of the black adapters I got in the mail last night.

They are black, not space gray, which I don't mind, they closely match the black of the bezel under the glass, so at least it's not a third color to muddy up the design. they fit tightly and click into place. Came with the screwdriver too which was a bonus.

Clearly the old nato band from my old watch is too small (18mm), but my new bands have not arrived yet...

I think those look good! Much better than the silver connectors do with the SG.

I don't suppose there's any way to tell if those are actually aluminum as opposed to steel, since they're exactly the same as the steel ones that have been floating around aliexpress and ebay.
 

Phisherman81

macrumors 6502
Original poster
Mar 26, 2010
281
76
I think those look good! Much better than the silver connectors do with the SG.

I don't suppose there's any way to tell if those are actually aluminum as opposed to steel, since they're exactly the same as the steel ones that have been floating around aliexpress and ebay.

They are definitely steel. I'm assuming they've been "PVD'd" for lack of a more intelligent explanation. The listing says black steel in the item description.

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Any idea if these would take a 24mm band?

I have a 22mm band coming and 2 24mm coming. 24mm will hit end to end, while 22mm will more closely resemble the classic buckle look.
 

Gjwilly

macrumors 68040
May 1, 2011
3,216
701
SF Bay Area
They are definitely steel. I'm assuming they've been "PVD'd" for lack of a more intelligent explanation. The listing says black steel in the item description.

Do you have access to a scale?
It would be nice to get the weight of a steel one so that we can compare it to some of the alledged aluminum ones when they finally make their appearance.
 

sdallnct2

macrumors regular
May 3, 2015
198
19
Here are some pics of the black adapters I got in the mail last night.

They are black, not space gray, which I don't mind, they closely match the black of the bezel under the glass, so at least it's not a third color to muddy up the design. they fit tightly and click into place. Came with the screwdriver too which was a bonus.

Clearly the old nato band from my old watch is too small (18mm), but my new bands have not arrived yet...

Does look good. Very tempted....Monowear, delayed. Click, who knows. I want something...lol
 
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