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It's that time of year again when we head to Spain soon, this day next week actually.

I have contemplated, quite a lot actually, to do an AVO on it and just take ONE watch :shock: ....but I just can't make myself do it.

I was thinking of taking 3 with me..maybe 4...

My thoughts were for 2 or 3 for daytime use on rotation and 1 for night duties, going out etc.

So, strangely for me, I have actually come to a decision on what to take !

Daytime duties :

C60 Trident Yellow 316L 8) which will be on a NATO strap. Obviously ! :D

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C60 Trident Titanium V2 which will also be on a NATO strap.

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C8 UTC which I'll be swapping a NATO strap to from the 316L when I wear it.

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For night time duties I've gone with the C65 MK1 LE.

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Louise is taking 2, her C60 Trident 300 Orange Bezel 38mm on a NATO strap for daytime duties and her W60 Coral for night time duties.

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Oh and I have all new Hawaiian shirts for the holiday !! :D :lol:
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Great choices Ferg, the Trident Yellow is made to be a summer holiday watch 8)

Are you planning to go swimming with your watches, if so can you do that with a nato strap? I swam with my Tridents in Spain having put them on a CW rubber and the CW soft touch leather waterproof strap.
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Thanks Patrick ;)

Can't swim so they are safe lol
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Thegreyman wrote: Fri Sep 14, 2018 8:31 pm Great choices Ferg, the Trident Yellow is made to be a summer holiday watch 8)

Are you planning to go swimming with your watches, if so can you do that with a nato strap? I swam with my Tridents in Spain having put them on a CW rubber and the CW soft touch leather waterproof strap.
I reckon a Nato is the ideal holiday swimming strap, as an alternative to the bracelet. Far more secure than a normal strap. I happily swim in the sea with any of my 100m+ WR watches on NATO or bracelet - not something I would do with any other type of strap.

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nbg wrote: Fri Sep 14, 2018 8:59 pm
I reckon a Nato is the ideal holiday swimming strap, as an alternative to the bracelet. Far more secure than a normal strap. I happily swim in the sea with any of my 100m+ WR watches on NATO or bracelet - not something I would do with any other type of strap.

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reggie747 wrote: Fri Sep 14, 2018 9:25 pm
nbg wrote: Fri Sep 14, 2018 8:59 pm
I reckon a Nato is the ideal holiday swimming strap, as an alternative to the bracelet. Far more secure than a normal strap. I happily swim in the sea with any of my 100m+ WR watches on NATO or bracelet - not something I would do with any other type of strap.

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Yea I realise that Ferg can’t swim. I was trying to convince Patrick to stick his Submarimer or BBs on a NATO and go for in dip in the Sea. :)

Well perhaps not his Submariner, as I reckon a 114060 looks sh**e on a NATO and is best left on it’s bracelet! :lol:

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Wishing you and Lou a fabulous holiday. :D

PS. Excellent choice of watches. :thumbup:
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MiniMpi wrote:Oh and I have all new Hawaiian shirts for the holiday !! :D :lol:
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MiniMpi wrote: Fri Sep 14, 2018 8:45 pm Thanks Patrick ;)

Can't swim so they are safe lol
That solves that issue then Ferg, just concentrate on the sunbathing :)
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nbg wrote: Fri Sep 14, 2018 9:51 pm
Yea I realise that Ferg can’t swim. I was trying to convince Patrick to stick his Submarimer or BBs on a NATO and go for in dip in the Sea. :)

Well perhaps not his Submariner, as I reckon a 114060 looks sh**e on a NATO and is best left on it’s bracelet! :lol:

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I don't really have any natos apart from the BBN one so wasn't sure if they were WR.

Swim with my sub or BB's :shock: You'd think they were divers with that sort of talk :wink:
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Really just bring one watch. It’s liberating after a day of agony.
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Back in my vintage days “doing an AVO” meant wearing a wristwatch and a pocket watch at the same time. I’m happy to resurrect the expression as a reference to just taking one watch on a trip.

Not having to worry about what was in my cabin bag, going through airport security and so on was very liberating. As was not having to worry about a watch or two in the room safe. My holidays are a deliberate escape from any kind of formality so having just the Trident GMT worked in any situation in Greece and also on a week-long school trip to France which was a very relaxed environment.

But, we are not all the same so a thumbs up from me for your excellent selection. More importantly, I hope that you and Louise thoroughly enjoy your trip. :thumbup:
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Off to Crete next month - one watch for the week - CWL C60 Trident 600 GMT - end of!
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Why take more than one?
More to lose, worry about.

I take just one “nice” watch and I have a breaten up 20 year old waterproof Citizen for around the pool and beach. No worries about scratching or losing it.

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