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Since I bought mine, and posted all the pics and comments, it seems I started a feeding frenzy, as two more members have bought Hercs. I happen to know that Steve (Cuckoo4watches) will be receiving his today, so I want to see some pics. Its payback time. Christopher (Legamker)... haven't seen any pics from you either? come on guys, post those Hercs!

Tried a strap on mine... not my taste, but Steve seemed to like it. Also did a bunch of comparison shots with my PO chrono...

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I haven't seen it on leather before. That looks great!

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I like it on the strap!

That strap look awesome, I think! Where did you have it made?

The rest of the pics are very good too - the Hercules look like it's going to eat the PO several times!

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I'm not so keen on the strap, but that's probably because I've worn mine for just about every day over the last 2 years with the metal bracelet.

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Hercules

Now you are going to have to forgive me on this, being more of a vintage fan, not up on new fangled Lings. But, and here is the stupid question, can someone explain the 2 hands on the dial at 6. Its a new one one me.

Love the watch though and think the strap works.

Happy wearing!

Not my words but this explains it: A 60-minute totalizer with center hand guarantees peerless readability for any chronograph measurement under one hour. For longer times, a single totalizer with two hands combines the hours and minutes, enabling read-off of the time elapsed as one would normally read the time, meaning instantly unmistakably. THis optimal legibility is made possible by a 38-jewel Caliber 39, a chronometer-cerified Breitling proprietary movement.

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I'll take some shots this weekend Mark and post them up! I'll be wearing the Herc today..
Love the Herc-PO comparison shots Mark. Two great watches there!
So what color did Steve go for? Was it the white?
Personally, I'm not a huge fan of the strap really. I usually like straps on a rugged looking watch, but it seems to take the "Herc" out of the Hercules for me. Maybe it's the integrated strap fit between the lugs..not sure.
Someone posted a brushed BB on a distressed leahter strap and it worked for me...go figure!
You certainly did start a Herc revival!

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Cheers,
Christopher

Currently...
Blackbird, Black Hercules, PAM 000
Down to a humble three...

Mark, Where did you have the strap made? I really like that look. I picked up a slate w-Steven as a spec watch but I may keep it with the strap option. I'll post photos as well....cool watches, Herc club?

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Rolex 42mm Explorer
IWC Ingenieur

A few others too.

Hey guys, thanks for all the Kudos on the strap. I actually didn't like it, my feelings were similar to Legmaker's, it took the Herc out of Hercules. Where did I have it made? On my desk I just took a 24mm Panatime Crazy Horse, and my trusty X-acto knife and notched it myself. I've already offered it to Cuckoo4watches if he wants it (and I think he will).

Come on guys... pics... where are they?

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very nicely done!

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The strap really looks good on that

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Justin
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If I had one I'd be posting pics...

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got this one recently... great piece and fits very well on my 7.5" wrist

its in superb condition too and was recently serviced by a Master Watchmaker just
before being sold to me so its good to go for a long while

runs like a top and I am actually impressed with the lume, its very good.
(unlike some of the other Lings I have had)

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Steve G.-
Baltimore, MD


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