Help sourcing a buckle

[Circuitmstr]

I’m looking for a lumed buckle like this in black. I know they exist because I have seen them but can’t find a reasonably priced one for sale. I mean, a forum member is selling one for $40 but I find this a bit strange when you can buy 3 of the exact same thing but polished for $24...($8/a piece shipped)
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/123736290334


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[Marclnd]

Did you check on AliExpress? I was looking for a buckle sometime ago and aliexpress was the best source.

 

[Marclnd]

￡1.26 11％ Off | Metal Watch Buckle 18mm 20mm 22mm 24mm Men Watchband Strap Silver Black Brushed 316L Stainless Steel Clasp Accessories
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/NOanujQ

 

[mysterio]

￡1.26 11％ Off | Metal Watch Buckle 18mm 20mm 22mm 24mm Men Watchband Strap Silver Black Brushed 316L Stainless Steel Clasp Accessories
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/NOanujQ

That's different from the buckle in the eBay ad.

I’m looking for a lumed buckle like this in black. I know they exist because I have seen them but can’t find a reasonably priced one for sale. I mean, a forum member is selling one for $40 but I find this a bit strange when you can buy 3 of the exact same thing but polished for $24...($8/a piece shipped)
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F123736290334
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You must have misread the advertisement. It states $24...per piece (you can see in the options where it asks you what number you want). The picture is only to show you what each number looks like. It's still cheaper than $40 though (even saw an ad in the internet selling them for $50).
https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/pan...rina-militare-number-buckles-24m-t267972.html

First thing you may want to try is ask the seller, he may have PVD ones or he can get it from his supplier. If they can't source it then you may have to take matters into your hands. Have them PVDed after the fact (but that's expensive). Saw some buckles but they are cut through, there is no lume fill. Good luck.

 

[Marclnd]

I just picked one random to let him know he can find many on aliexpress...

 

[hackkakid]

In PVD they are tough to find.

Here is one on ebay (same as aflop is selling): https://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/24mm-Tr...litare-Buckle-Clasp-Officine-PAM/133108100348

And a few on Alibabba:

https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Engraved-marina-stainless-steel-watch-buckle_60329004049.html

https://kingsonmetal.en.alibaba.com...ml?spm=a2700.icbuShop.41413.32.18df593bTWASxU


There were a few vendors that used to sell them on AliExpress: CHIMAERA, ZLIMSN and Shop4505092, may want to reach out to them...

This would have been the easy option if they were in stock still: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DR67POI/?tag=network20-20 (from CHIMAERA)

Old thread on risti, may want to reach out to him: https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/pan...rina-militare-number-buckles-24m-t267972.html

You could probably also find someone on HF to make one for you as well and match the lume to whatever watch...

 

[mysterio]

I just picked one random to let him know he can find many on aliexpress...

Well I guess at least you tried.

 

[Circuitmstr]

Thanks guys, sorry I’ve been traveling.
I see it now. $24 each.
I guess $40 for the one is the best deal after all


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[mysterio]

Thanks guys, sorry I’ve been traveling.
I see it now. $24 each.
I guess $40 for the one is the best deal after all


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Well sometimes, we think "no, I can do better" even though we have not checked what's available. Probably with enough research you can get what you want but it's a balancing act. Time vs money.

 

[Circuitmstr]

Ya, I always check all of those sources before posting a question like this but I may not always know what to search for. Or know all of the resources...
Grateful to this community for always responding kindly


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