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Main Forums => Reviews of Watch Accessories => Topic started by: TheHobbit on September 12, 2013, 09:54:27 AM
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Wood. These buckles reviewed at today are made of wood. How interesting is that. The buckles.
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9904_zps6fb5fdd6.jpg)
All the buckles are for 24mm straps and the buckles have either a polished or matte finish. All the buckles are very well made and have a beautiful finish, and yes, there is no danger of wood chips or splinters.
Lacewood. Beautiful grain and finish. This has a squarish design.
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9906_zps71e844b2.jpg)
The trademark taper.
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9907_zpsd5faef47.jpg)
Just beautiful. Note the spring bar hole.
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9910_zps381d9baa.jpg)
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9911_zpscc264116.jpg)
Brazilian Ironwood. Dark with layers. I like this buckle.
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9913_zps01de3fc7.jpg)
A nice design, with a bit of profile along the top.
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9914_zps87f62225.jpg)
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9915_zps26dc5b13.jpg)
The finish, what can i say. I will the photograph do all the talking.
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9916_zps37137fa8.jpg)
Grenadill with Sapwood. Yet another nicely made buckle. Tough, as is the rest.
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9918_zps4bb79f57.jpg)
Squarish design.
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9919_zps336ee3d5.jpg)
Tapering.
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9920_zps6674ae61.jpg)
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9921_zps97bcb2c9.jpg)
Bahia Rosewood. I love the colour of the wood. Lovely. The design matches the wood, taper on the top and bottom, a 'soft' design.
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9922_zps455a2682.jpg)
Beautiful grain and wood eye (?).
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9923_zpsdff34efb.jpg)
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9924_zpsd027e7c1.jpg)
Just awesome.
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9925_zpse4424cb4.jpg)
Applewood. Nice grains. Beautiful finish.
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9926_zpsbb001d3b.jpg)
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9927_zps338621f8.jpg)
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9928_zpse9497ad9.jpg)
Lovely profile.
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9929_zps865cfe43.jpg)
Chechen. Yet another wood with layer type grain. I like the two tone finish of the buckle.
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9930_zpsf0b46475.jpg)
Lovely matte finish.
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9931_zps8d5d14ff.jpg)
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9932_zpsb5cb6a4d.jpg)
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9933_zps98c631f4.jpg)
Deep colours.
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9934_zpsfd94a6ae.jpg)
Ash tree with brown core.
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9935_zps36b4778d.jpg)
Very industrial in design.
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9936_zpsc771192f.jpg)
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9937_zps988bd288.jpg)
Tiger like grain.
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9938_zpsc9f43ae0.jpg)
These buckles are well made and I am sure it can withstand daily usage.
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Wow... Hobbs, your recent buckles and strap reviews are not of the usual stainless steel or engraved ones...
Must say that these are all really unique.
Must get one for myself... ;D
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(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9937_zps988bd288.jpg)
Tiger like grain.
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9938_zpsc9f43ae0.jpg)
These buckles are well made and I am sure it can withstand daily usage.
What pins do these buckles use? If the answer is our normal stainless steel pins, wouldn't these scrape against the holes causing the holes to deform (if the wood is soft) or chip (if the wood is hard)?
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Wow... Hobbs, your recent buckles and strap reviews are not of the usual stainless steel or engraved ones...
Must say that these are all really unique.
Must get one for myself... ;D
They are very tempting indeed. Might get one or two myself.... but there is more....
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(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9937_zps988bd288.jpg)
Tiger like grain.
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_9938_zpsc9f43ae0.jpg)
These buckles are well made and I am sure it can withstand daily usage.
What pins do these buckles use? If the answer is our normal stainless steel pins, wouldn't these scrape against the holes causing the holes to deform (if the wood is soft) or chip (if the wood is hard)?
Enkidu,
They use spring bars to hold the tang or bolt in place. You can use the normal tang or these comes with tangs from Maddog. Just have a look at the other buckle review and you will see them. I have been using them for about 2 months now and I don't see any scratches or damage.
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Very cool buckles, especially like the ironwood.
Thanks for sharing again. :thumbsup:
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Good stuff.
Any idea where to get them.
I've seen some before,but decided against it,cos I'm not too confidant on the spring holes.
But the ones you post looks pretty decent.
Thanks for sharing
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WOW first time see this one