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		throwawaycities on March 28, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Omega Swatch Speedmaster > and comes on a Velcro strap Fun fact, the real Omega Moon watches given to the Apollo astronauts was also a Velcro band.

throw0101a on March 28, 2022 [–]

Plenty of folks also put their watches on NATO and Zulu straps if they think they'll be in 'rough and tumble' situations:

* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVSWOkxrXjo

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