I posted this watch a few weeks ago and said I was struggling to find a strap for it. Guy mentioned that Artem now do a black sailcloth with blue stitching, however I found this alternative from watch and strap for a fraction of the price and I’m very impressed.

These straps were discussed in an Artem thread in the strap section which is how I discovered them. Well worth the £25.

^ @iain is this the DS30? Such a smart piece. I really like the date color matching with the seconds hand and the new strap looks great.

iain wrote: ↑Fri Nov 01, 2024 1:57 pm I posted this watch a few weeks ago and said I was struggling to find a strap for it. Guy mentioned that Artem now do a black sailcloth with blue stitching, however I found this alternative from watch and strap for a fraction of the price and I’m very impressed.

These straps were discussed in an Artem thread in the strap section which is how I discovered them. Well worth the £25.

Is that fitted with the supplied QR spring bars?

I ask because the DS30 has spring bar hole’s quite close to the case and require curved spring bars for a lot of straps in my experience.

I think I might invest in a black/yellow version…

@timepieces_and_bags Thanks. Yes it’s the Damasko DS30 with the older ETA movement, not the newer in house version. It’s a couple of years old and I picked it up about 6 months ago now.

The Damasko hardened case means it still looks like new and I think the blue seconds hand a date window really make this version stand out over the all white one.

timor54 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 01, 2024 2:23 pm Is that fitted with the supplied QR spring bars?

I ask because the DS30 has spring bar hole’s quite close to the case and require curved spring bars for a lot of straps in my experience.

I think I might invest in a black/yellow version…

Yes, the springbars are quick release. Here’s a photo catching the light to show there is a gap so the case and strap don’t rub against each other.

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iain wrote: ↑Fri Nov 01, 2024 2:32 pm Yes, the springbars are quick release. Here’s a photo catching the light to show there is a gap so the case and strap don’t rub against each other.

Thank you. I’m off to order a black and yellow version

Happy Friday CWF

So sold my Black Bay 39mm Blue and went for this. I had one of these until about 3 years ago. Always regretted selling it. If you want to buy or sell premium watches, I’d recommend (other than here of course )
EBay as they offer an Authenticity Program.


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Omega De Ville for work duties tonight and tomorrow night.

a little sneak peek at the next guitar build underneath this one.

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The Tudor North Flag is so underappreciated. I should have got one when I had the chance so many years ago.

Starting off my weekend w/ a Divers 65... For later this afternoon/evening, a Steiny Ocean Black DLC...The DLC coating is holding up really well so far..

NOMOS for a night away.