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Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds
Posted: March 29th, 2023, 9:53 am
by Tom427
Evening guys, around 11 Feb I posted this find:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001002 ... 4414698353
And it arrived today in South Africa
Let me aim to recall how to attach pictures...
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Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds
Posted: March 29th, 2023, 9:55 am
by Tom427
Backside:
Actually pretty nice, in fact too nice. I like the older look of my previous one(s).
Now I have to decide to wear it to become older, or sell it locally.
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Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds
Posted: March 29th, 2023, 3:58 pm
by Tanukjaju
Nice find…. In the old days, we would ask you if you were going to vintagize it
@Tom427 
Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds
Posted: March 29th, 2023, 4:50 pm
by Alou
Yes the old days........
Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds
Posted: March 30th, 2023, 8:33 am
by Tom427
Tanukjaju wrote: ↑March 29th, 2023, 3:58 pm
Nice find…. In the old days, we would ask you if you were going to vintagize it @Tom427
My wife likes it as is, but I would get an old strap and bang it around a bit in my workshop. Perhaps drag it behind my car, like a leather jacket
Cases are almost at post office. Pics coming. Perhaps I vintagize one of them first?
I need to read up which had been posted by one of you guys: How to age the glass.
I am also busy convincing the laser shop to cut buckles from brass (and then chrome it - to rub it off again)
Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds
Posted: March 30th, 2023, 9:18 am
by Tanukjaju
Tom427 wrote: ↑March 30th, 2023, 8:33 am
Tanukjaju wrote: ↑March 29th, 2023, 3:58 pm
Nice find…. In the old days, we would ask you if you were going to vintagize it @Tom427
My wife likes it as is, but I would get an old strap and bang it around a bit in my workshop. Perhaps drag it behind my car, like a leather jacket
Cases are almost at post office. Pics coming. Perhaps I vintagize one of them first?
I need to read up which had been posted by one of you guys: How to age the glass.
I am also busy convincing the laser shop to cut buckles from brass (and then chrome it - to rub it off again)
If it’s glass I would leave it alone. If you really want a go at it, change it out to a plexi…
Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds
Posted: March 31st, 2023, 7:12 am
by Tom427
Plexi glass, yes. And it was Emilio who sent the procedure how to make from blanks, but not how to age it.
That I saw elsewhere. Possibly Belkin when he advertised the hands he sells and the post had a watch in it with aged glass.
Interesting Aliexpress finds
Posted: April 4th, 2023, 3:00 am
by dj57
Silicon strap from AliE just arrived.
€ 12,88 30％ Rabatt | Silikon Gummi Armband 22mm 24mm 26mm Schwarz Blau Rot Orange Weiß Uhr Band Für Panerai Strap Wasserdicht tang Schnalle werkzeug
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKE0GXw
I can’t complain. It fits perfectly, very soft and even if it won’t last long, only for the buckle is the price is OK
I‘ll check it now if there are any allergic reactions and/or any discolorations.
Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds
Posted: April 5th, 2023, 1:36 pm
by dj57
Quick update:
As mentioned yesterday (see above) I wanted to check the silicone strap from AliE and come back with the feedback
No discoloration
No allergic reactions
Good wearing comfort
Re: Interesting Aliexpress finds
Posted: April 6th, 2023, 2:46 am
by Madantique
