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Antoine1966 3T WIS 
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Hey everybody..just received my Helson Tortuga (#18)..and I am super happy with this one..she's a keeper. Love everything about..particularly the whole vintage vibe. This is my first Helson believe it or not...and I am very very pleased. I found it on ebay and when I received it..the warranty card had Oscar Gaspar's name on it...love it...keeping it in the 3T family so to speak  A couple of quick shots as I wait for a polished mesh strap for it..and once that's in place..its a time warp back to the 60's and 70's.....  Attachment: tortuga 1.jpg (Downloaded 182 times) |
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Antoine1966 3T WIS
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gratuitous wrist shot.... Attachment: tortuga.jpg (Downloaded 183 times) |
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Mike T. 3T WIS 
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Great score! How is the lume? |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Looking good. Congrats and enjoy! |
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Antoine1966 3T WIS
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Mike T. wrote: Great score! How is the lume?  Mike...the lume is incredible!!....I'm really enjoying this one..its a keeper. |
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Antoine1966 3T WIS
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Skipdawg wrote: Looking good. Congrats and enjoy! Skigdawg...I'm trying to put on the black bezel..but its really tight and I can't seem to swap it out...but I am loving it. |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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Looks good Antoine, Enjoy |
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Antoine1966 3T WIS
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Tony Duronio wrote: Looks good Antoine, Enjoy Thanks Tony...much appreciated...been enjoying it all day long!! |
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lunarin79 3T WIS 
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Nice pickup! I've recently gotten myself one as well  |
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Antoine1966 3T WIS
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lunarin79 wrote: Nice pickup! I've recently gotten myself one as wellIts a great addition to my little connection..I am loving it...I've always liked retro looking divers..and this was a must have....welcome to 3T!!..its a great place to be and congrats on your Tortuga as well!! Last edited on Wed Apr 18th, 2012 09:56 pm by Antoine1966 |
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exc-hulk Moderator 
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Big congrats to your new Tortuga Antoine ! It is really a great watch with a lot of vintage character. I love the case shape and the option of the changeable bezel. The watch has a very comfi size. It is very comfortable to wear, especially on the mesh. Wear in good health my friend ! |
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Antoine1966 3T WIS
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exc-hulk wrote:
Philip....I've been eyeing this one for some time now..your absolutely right on all fronts..great vintage character/shape and bezel options..and super comfy...just waiting on the mesh for it now. |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Tha profile is still tops! Enjoy it in good health |
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Devin 3T WIS 
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Congrats and Enjoy! |
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Antoine1966 3T WIS
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very much Jeff and Devin...I'm really dig this one a whole lot..definitely a keeper for me...wearing it on an isofrane til my mesh gets here..then its go time!! |
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exc-hulk Moderator
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Antoine1966 wrote: exc-hulk wrote: You will see, the mesh fits perfect ! Do you have order it directly from Peter ? |
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Antoine1966 3T WIS
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exc-hulk wrote: Antoine1966 wrote:exc-hulk wrote: I was just about to order from Peter..but my girlfriend surprised me by purchasing one that I showed her from StrapCode...same price as Peters..$100....with PloProf links and fold over clasp....I was reading that some owners felt that the Helson clasp was not that sturdy??...and thoughts on that...because if I don't like the one she ordered..I will contact Peter |
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exc-hulk Moderator
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Antoine1966 wrote: exc-hulk wrote:Antoine1966 wrote:exc-hulk wrote: I have the original mesh from Peter. I have no problems with that. The clasp is very strong. |
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Antoine1966 3T WIS
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exc-hulk wrote: Antoine1966 wrote:Thank you for your insight Philip..much appreciated...if the one my girlfriend ordered doesn't cut it..I will contact Peterexc-hulk wrote:Antoine1966 wrote:exc-hulk wrote: |
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lunarin79 3T WIS
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exc-hulk wrote:
Totally agreed but unfortunately, my chopstick wrist is unable to fit on any kind of mesh hence my only option is only leather straps  hahaaaa! |
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Antoine1966 3T WIS
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lunarin79 wrote: exc-hulk wrote: You have another option...I currently have mine on a 22mm black Isofrane rubber strap...which I believe are the most comfortable rubber straps available...and they always have that great vanilla scent injected into the rubber..you may want to check those out too. |
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lunarin79 3T WIS
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Antoine1966 wrote: lunarin79 wrote:exc-hulk wrote: Yes, you're right on isofrane, I can barely fit using the last hole for the Isofrane but the tail sticks out like a sore thumb  just wish my wrist could be slightly bigger..sigh...then a mesh is definitely in. oh well...haha |
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Antoine1966 3T WIS
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lunarin79 wrote: Antoine1966 wrote:lunarin79 wrote:exc-hulk wrote: That's too bad..the only other thing I can think of is a rubber strap with a deployment buckle...because you can cut the rubber down to fit your wrist better...just a suggestion for ya. |
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lunarin79 3T WIS
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Thanks for the suggestion |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Congrats Antoine!...nice to see the turtle made it back to 3T! |
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Antoine1966 3T WIS
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oagaspar wrote: Congrats Antoine!...nice to see the turtle made it back to 3T! Oscar....those turtles always have a way of finding their way back home!! |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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lunarin79 wrote:exc-hulk wrote: It's rather easy to dremmel the mesh down to even less than a 6" wrist. The 4 "extenders" can all be removed. |
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watchdaddy1 3T WIS 
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 Nice 1 my man.....Wear it often & the mesh sets it off IMO |
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Antoine1966 3T WIS
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watchdaddy1 wrote:
Thx William...I am loving it..just waiting on my mesh for it and when it shows up its go time!! |
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jns-strap 3T WIS 
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Very nice watch! It's my first time seeing it, quite a beauty you have gotten for yourself :D Thanks for sharing. |
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Antoine1966 3T WIS
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jns-strap wrote: Very nice watch! It's my first time seeing it, quite a beauty you have gotten for yourself :D very much...really enjoying this one a whole lot!! |
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exc-hulk Moderator
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Hi Antoine ! Any news about your mesh ? |
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Antoine1966 3T WIS
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exc-hulk wrote: Hi Antoine ! Not yet..my girlfriend ordered it about a week ago as a birthday gift..so still waiting on it  ..once its here..pics will definitely be posted...been wearing it on an isofrane in the meantime |
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exc-hulk Moderator
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Antoine1966 wrote: exc-hulk wrote:Hi Antoine ! I think strapcode ships from the UK. From Uk to US it is a long way  I am looking forward to your pics. |
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Antoine1966 3T WIS
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exc-hulk wrote: Antoine1966 wrote:exc-hulk wrote:Hi Antoine ! I think your right..it does take a while to ship and then customs..  ....but I will be posting upon its arrival |
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exc-hulk Moderator
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Ok, here two pics, So the wait easier for you.    Last edited on Thu Apr 26th, 2012 03:17 pm by exc-hulk |
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Antoine1966 3T WIS
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exc-hulk wrote: Ok, here two pics, So the wait easier for you. Wooooohooooo  ...thank you sir for wetting my appetite in my time of need!!...looks fantastic...I can't wait. |
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ncvol17 3T WIS 
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cannot beat a Helson...very very nice |
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Antoine1966 3T WIS
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ncvol17 wrote: cannot beat a Helson...very very nice ...I'm loving it!! |
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