Traded my Black Bay for a Ranger. Love it.
I never could dig the ‘rivets’ on the BB bracelet and the rose gold didn’t grow on me like I thought it would. Also coveting a 14060 Sub at some point down the line so I felt ok getting rid of my dive watch.
Really drawn to the 60s look of the Ranger. It’s weightier than the BB and most importantly has the T-Fit clasp!
During lockdown I got into leatherworking a bit. I'd always wanted a wallet I could stick a Field Notes in and just a couple of card slots, since that is all I tend to carry in my pockets.
Took a fair bit of trial and error and a lot of time on YouTube but pretty pleased with the results. The leather is a Badalassi from Italy and the thread is from Maine.
I planned to commercialise it, as a designer I did a brand and everything but it took me wayyyyyy too long for it to be remotely worthwhile so kept it as a fun pastime.
Also made a card holder with the surplus.
@George-Homme mine's a '22. No idea what changed over the few years it's been out, all I know is I didn't get the heated grips!
