Posts by flanker2000fr

The JLC any day of the week and twice on Sunday. The Dunhill is nice, but they are not a true watch maker and at that price I would want some pedigree coming with the watch. Side comment on Dunhill: given their (very) wide...

In general I wear 1/2 size less (8UK) in last 348 than I do with other C&J lasts like the 337 (8.5 UK). Having said that, the pair of 8UK Tetbury I bought in suede now wear almost too large. This is due to the nature of the suede...

Quote: Originally Posted by Ich_Dien They are, I believe, the same colour. Unless of course those ones on offer are of a MTO run for a company, and by 'special order' it means they get C&J to make them up for you in...

Quote: Originally Posted by Singular /M Extremely nice watch. Here's its little cousin from the Marine Nationale.

Quote: Originally Posted by Walter4 From what I can gather, the Saphir Renovateur is the best stuff you can get, and is neutral color. It seems a bit hard to find, but you can find it on a french website called...

I do own a number of C&J's on leather sole, and 4 models on dainite sole. As far as I am concerned, the dainite is way more comfortable than a full leather sole. It's more flexible, so it doesn't require as much of a...

Quote: Originally Posted by Sartorially Challenged Where does one buy a strap like this? I had this one custom made at Atelier Jean-Rousseau in...

Quote: Originally Posted by JonF This is a great combination. I'm a sucker for NATO straps.

Quote: Originally Posted by Mr Herbert is the white stuff salt? ive had that occur to some Kangaroo leather RM Williams boots, it is easily dealt with and usually doesnt last long. No, it's not salt. This...

Another picture of my JLC Grande GMT, this time on a black buffalo with contrasted stitching. Someone in this thread mentioned that he was getting a bit tired of croc / alligator straps. I would highly recommend a good quality...