But the alligators are grown solely for their hides. They are killed by mashing their brains with a spiked rod, which is not what I’d call exactly humane. It’s totally unjustifiable.
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Fascinating. The font used for the numbers is the same used on today’s Portugiesers (I once had two of those, a chronograph and perpetual calendar).
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Seamaster seconds hand jumping 2/5 seconds warning me that it was time to change the battery. 10 minutes job. Done!
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All cattle here in Norway is stunned with a bolt in the brain. Then they are bled out. Isn’t this exacty the same?
Pigs are gassed with CO2. Is that OK?
viva co uk have written about alligator slaughter. I think it look a lot like other froms of slaughter.
Talking about what is inhumane or not while being a meat eater… 
I don’t eat meat, and anyway it’s far easier to justify eating meat for sustenance than wearing alligator straps for pure vanity.
Sorry, what is the scope of cocodriles and alligators if you don’t eat their meat and use their skin?
Oh, I see there is a debate already.
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There are a lot of makers that makes custom straps. It does not need to cost €500,-
Molequin makes nice straps. And they make custom.
There is a tanner in Devon that makes bespoke straps for watches. Harold Pinchbeck watches use them.
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I buy synthetic straps made from recycled water bottles. Just like my Patagonia jackets.
I’m the guy in the middle looking down upon alligator & leather strap people. (-;
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Work done. We are heading south to Gothenburg (Alingsås) to visit some friends. Now on the ferry.
IWC cal 853. On a Kuki ostrich strap.
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You put your head in the sand 
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My automatic reaction was to think this has to be a wind up from Chalshus!
Peter
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Nice one Dan. Having your Roley serviced makes you feel good. It’s comfort in knowing that all is ship shape. After 13 years on my wrist, every day, my Sub was creaking, strap needed new links too. I took mine directly to the Rolex service centre. It was ready inside two weeks. Nice experience and good for another 10.
Reggie
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Lemania chrono today. The movement is Lemania CH27 that Omega later rebranded the 321. Diameter is 32mm. Calf strap, I believe.
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I want one:))
Ref 16750 from 1986.