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by Jcalder68
Sun Apr 09, 2023 11:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CWL of the day
Replies: 43276
Views: 2529808

Re: CWL of the day

Going out for lunch later, so I need something a bit smarter than my current single-pass style strap… D2CFB5C1-13C7-481F-B67D-912C407A0385.jpeg 8A41E19B-AC37-47B8-835F-29C2DB8A5101.jpeg Dartmouth on a handmade, Italian Pueblo leather strap. This is a strap I made up a while back, and then promptly f...
by Jcalder68
Sat Apr 08, 2023 2:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A one watch purchase
Replies: 14
Views: 850

Re: A one watch purchase

Hello, Dom. I recently challenged myself to see if I could get by with just the one watch. This was roughly two months ago. My watch of choice was a Dartmouth (Series 1 in black) model, from the same military family and sporting the same movement as the Sandhurst you are thinking of. I had several c...
by Jcalder68
Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CWL of the day
Replies: 43276
Views: 2529808

Re: CWL of the day

Same watch, slightly different strap… 0BD05927-5C64-47EE-930B-AA6F36E71676.jpeg I remade this single-pass last night, this time with a slightly shorter under-pass section. I think my original had stretched a bit and this modified geometry makes the watch feel more secure on my wrist again. Keep well...
by Jcalder68
Wed Apr 05, 2023 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CWL of the day
Replies: 43276
Views: 2529808

Re: CWL of the day

Fresh off the workbench, one of my custom single-pass leather straps for my Dartmouth.
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This one has chestnut Lyveden leather for its upper and will patina beautifully.
Keep well,
C
by Jcalder68
Tue Apr 04, 2023 5:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CWL of the day
Replies: 43276
Views: 2529808

Re: CWL of the day

Bright, but chilly again here today.
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Dartmouth on handmade Italian Lyveden and Buttero leather strap (sheepskin jacket for warmth)
Keep well,
C
by Jcalder68
Sun Apr 02, 2023 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CWL of the day
Replies: 43276
Views: 2529808

Re: CWL of the day

I’ve gone full vintage today…
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Dartmouth on handmade leather strap. Lovely, warm, sheepskin flying jacket to keep out the chills.
Keep well,
C
by Jcalder68
Wed Mar 29, 2023 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CWL of the day
Replies: 43276
Views: 2529808

Re: CWL of the day

My favourite watch, and one of my favourite books.
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Dartmouth on handmade brown leather strap.
The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse.
Keep well,
C
by Jcalder68
Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CWL of the day
Replies: 43276
Views: 2529808

Re: CWL of the day

Day 36, Dartmouth is still with me
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Today, on my handmade, conker coloured Lyveden leather strap. Lined with Italian Buttero leather and hand-sewn.
Keep well,
C
by Jcalder68
Wed Mar 22, 2023 9:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CWL of the day
Replies: 43276
Views: 2529808

Re: CWL of the day

My one-watch continues…
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One full month, still loving her.
Keep well,
C
by Jcalder68
Wed Mar 22, 2023 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just One Watch - Can I survive?
Replies: 61
Views: 4324

Re: Just One Watch - Can I survive?

So. One full month in, and this has still been my only watch. I do confess that I have occasionally done a “ Schwarzkopf” and worn my Garmin Fenix on my other wrist, but this has only been when I have been specifically tracking a bike ride or a run. My darling Dartmouth has been my only time keeper....
by Jcalder68
Sun Mar 19, 2023 8:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CWL of the day
Replies: 43276
Views: 2529808

Re: CWL of the day

The latest two days of one-watch-testing… 844A5B6B-945F-46C5-8CBB-5F52E69922BF.jpeg The Dartmouth was with me for the weekend while I was biking and camping. I wore it with this single-pass nylon strap rather than my favoured leather options. It dealt perfectly with the jolts and bumps of cycling, a...
by Jcalder68
Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CWL of the day
Replies: 43276
Views: 2529808

Re: CWL of the day

Dartmouth back on its bracelet
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I recently ordered a half link for it so thought I might as well get a comfortable size and fit. Works well.
Keep well,
C
by Jcalder68
Thu Mar 16, 2023 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Exemplary customer service from Katie at CW
Replies: 10
Views: 630

Re: Exemplary customer service from Katie at CW

Great to hear.
I’ve dealt with both Katie and Nick on several occasions and they have always been extremely polite, knowledgable and efficient. True professionals!
Keep well all,
C
by Jcalder68
Wed Mar 15, 2023 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CWL of the day
Replies: 43276
Views: 2529808

Re: CWL of the day

Yep, still wearing it :-) 65432EF2-811C-450E-9D85-A236E03C50D0.jpeg C65 Dartmouth. I sewed up a new strap for her the other day. It’s my favourite, Lyveden veg tan leather for the upper, but this sample piece I ordered was 2.5mm thick rather than the 1.5mm - 1.7mm that I usually use. So, this time, ...
by Jcalder68
Wed Mar 15, 2023 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Go Big Or Go Home...
Replies: 20
Views: 1119

Re: Go Big Or Go Home...

missF wrote: Tue Mar 14, 2023 4:31 pm Strap trials already :lol:


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Oh, I know that strap-changing feeling :-)
Great looking watch too. Congratulations on that purchase, especially as it has such history for you.
Keep well,
C