Introducing the 6B MK2, A New Pilot��s Watch From The Maker Of GasGasBones Straps
As most readers know, there's a lot of BS in the watch business-dubious claims, hyperbolic claims of pedigree and purpose, and breathless marketing hype. But Carl Evans is the real deal. He's the man behind the cult favorite GasGasBones straps and the fledgling watch brand 6B. There's a lot of chatter, interest, and controversy about British watches these days but 6B, and the latest release, the MK2, side step all of that with an earnestness and honesty that's refreshing.First of all, some background on Evans. He's a retired survival equipment fitter who put in 25 years with Britain's?Royal Air Force. During those years, he developed a love not only for Queen and country but also for the great planes of the RAF and the watches issued to, and worn by, the pilots. His work on parachutes, harnesses and other equipment gave Evans a skill in sewing nylon and velcro, which he put to use in his spare time making quirky tactical watch straps, first for Speedmasters and then for pretty much any

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