The Grey NATO – 173 – November Q & A

Now that December is here, it’s time for our monthly Q & A episode and this one has a truly varied set of questions covering everything from gravel bikes to clip-on compasses, travel food, tools for tough bracelet changes, and the future of press trips in the watch space. As always, thanks to everyone who sent in a question, it remains a special treat to hear from you all.

Still from “No Country For Old Men” (Copyright Miramax and Paramount Vantage, 2007).

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3:00 Gravel bike https://bit.ly/3pyQmGf
3:38 Twin 6 Rando https://bit.ly/2LMFH7r\
5:22 Allied Echo https://bit.ly/3lGVIhA
8:16 Parippu Dal https://bit.ly/3psM57v
10:30 Raga Indian https://bit.ly/3lGyHLY
12:44 Rally-style strap https://bit.ly/304nbCw
14:55 Ranier Mountain Inc Training https://bit.ly/3ycx7qh
15:30 Sean Lerwill on TGN https://bit.ly/3rNyDh0
16:40 Mountain Madness https://bit.ly/3Ill8Lw
18:33 The Grouse Grind https://bit.ly/3DsZYaG
29:17 Fratello Watches https://bit.ly/3IpmlSc
29:20 Worn and Wound https://bit.ly/3DtUHj1
29:29 Military Watch Resource forum https://bit.ly/3xrt7A1
30:39 Monochrome Watches https://bit.ly/3lDVp7q
30:50 The Wristorian https://bit.ly/2WvL2sC
32:00 WUS Seiko https://bit.ly/3lEjlro
32:10 r/watches https://bit.ly/3IoNmoH
39:18 Horofix Springbar pliers http://bit.ly/2rVtsPb
40:12 How to use a spring bar pliers https://bit.ly/3puJDxg
43:40 Prometheus Design Werx compass https://bit.ly/32gLPh8
46:30 Marathon clip-on compass https://bit.ly/3dphNwF
46:59 How to demagnetize your watch https://bit.ly/36UhjfE
54:03 Serial number guidance from Gear Patrol https://bit.ly/3osUOY7

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