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Is the Nato strap sacrilege on this Soviet export? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by squid_slime@lemm.ee to c/watches@lemmy.ml

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Bought an early production 2209 movement, the movement itself has a 20nm gold plate and was at the time known as an ultra slim movement measuring just under 3ml and competed directly with Swiss watch makers.

As a side note, I have not seen this dial variant and have to say, its aged beautifully with a deep purple patina pushing through the midnight blue and the added sunbeam effect gives it a stunning oil slick visual.

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[–] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 12 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

I am more bothered by the choice of green to go with that beautiful blue face.

[–] squid_slime@lemm.ee 8 points 3 weeks ago

Call me a monster but I actually preferred the green 😂🤓

[–] SEND_BUTTPLUG_PICS@lemmy.zip 5 points 3 weeks ago

I respectfully disagree. I have a similar green strap on my Seagull watch which has blue hands and I think it's a great combo. Different strokes and all that! Do what makes you tick (pun intended)

[–] SomeAmateur@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

probably what they had laying around since it seems a few mm too wide for it too

[–] squid_slime@lemm.ee 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I need to invest in a slimmer strap.

[–] SomeAmateur@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 weeks ago

Run what you brung! Once you get a dedicated strap it'll be dope!

[–] SEND_BUTTPLUG_PICS@lemmy.zip 9 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

I'm pretty sure I like nato straps on any watch. Not only because they look cool but also because I like the way they keep the back of the watch from sticking to my wrist when I get a little sweaty.

[–] squid_slime@lemm.ee 4 points 3 weeks ago

Thats solid reasoning.

[–] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 1 points 3 weeks ago

I've also found out the strap gets my sweat on it and smells stinky

[–] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 7 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Regardless of strap, that's a fantastic watch! Awesome bit of history on your wrist there.

[–] squid_slime@lemm.ee 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

http://www.2209watchmovement.com/history

really cool site to find out more on the Soviet watch history

[–] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 weeks ago

Thanks!

[–] EPBJ@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago

We need a strap type called Warsaw Pact