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Re - Habring. Quite a few years ago I came across Richard Habring in another walk of life. When he left IWC and set up with his wife I bought a very early Time Only from them, they said I could choose a serial number from 1-12 so I chose 8, as I had just returned from HK where 8 is lucky. It was 42mm, too big for me, but that what was he made then. I then got a much smaller "time date" which I wear a lot. I asked them if they could do anything a bit wacky with the other one, and Maria said send it in we'll see. They then semi-skeletonised it. It is great. But still too big. They are nice, genuine people.
brandegg-
Thats cool. Shame it's too big is it a one off though now? Must post it one Friday sounds like it'll stand out in a crowd of BB 58's
EDIT: just read this and they do sound like nice genuine people. I only knew a couple of watches he'd designed for IWC and that he'd gone out on his own but knew no more than that about him. https://quillandpad.com/2021/05/01/richard-habrings-personal-iwc-portugieser-split-seconds-chronograph-prototype/
Retro_Bastard
Is it necessary due to the curved lugs? At least it's hidden. Loads of brands now even Cartier using quick release straps look untidy from the back. My Tudor looks seamless at the back but it's a fucker to change so i have to take mine to an AD every time