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Evening all,
I’ve just bought a blue samurai and fancy sticking it on a nice fitted rubber strap. Best option that I can see is the one that comes on some versions of the PADI model. Does anyone know where these can be purchased? Did a search online but keeps on come up with the terrible (sorry) skx ones, of which I have owned many and worn never!
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Can’t help you with the strap you’re looking for but as an alternative take a look at the Bonetto Cinturini range of straps.
Uncle Seiko waffle? Not fitted but lovely strap…
https://www.uncleseiko.com/store/p8/...ch--__V.2.html
Thanks fellas, both great options.
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Crafter blue told me they are working on a fitted strap. Fitted is the way to go and worth the wait
https://s20.postimg.org/z09lkd7gt/IMG_0221.jpg
I actually emailed them to ask about this yest, guess I don’t need to wait on their reply.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jdreg
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It's not fitted but when I had my blue (lagoon) Samurai, my preferred strap was the ISofranealike from Borealis: https://goo.gl/photos/wuEiNgUVLHzsthzz9
For anyone interested I did a bit of digging and the rubber strap that ships on the PADI model (non uk variants) appears to be the R02F011J9, as available on the turtle. Looks great I think but seems to be only available in the states. Roughly £30 + shipping and vat.
Pic from eBay -
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V cool, I like that. There’s a similarly nice one at Watch gecko I’ve been looking at.Quote:
Originally Posted by MakeColdplayHistory
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I just bought that very model from SC, the postman delivered it Monday!Quote:
Originally Posted by RBear1981
I asked Seiko UK about the price for the metal strap for it and is £87.56 plus vat. The part number is M0FPA37J0.
I will probably order it in the New Year
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What do you think of the rubber strap mate? Worth purchasing ahead of other options? I haven’t recd my watch yet but can give an opinion on the bracelet when it arrives if you’re interestedQuote:
Originally Posted by noidea
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The rubber is one of the best I have seen, it is very soft and comfortable. Well worth it in my opinion.Quote:
Originally Posted by RBear1981
Yes I would be interested in your thoughts on the steel bracelet.
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Search for SEIKO R02F011J0 ... You can get them for around £40 in the UK. It's the actual strap supplied with the Samurai.
I had the watch previously and agree the official rubber strap is the best Seiko strap I've had so far.Quote:
Originally Posted by noidea
Looks great on the watch as well.
Sorry for going off the thread but love that combo. Where can I get that strap???Quote:
Originally Posted by Jdreg
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So, I got the watch today mate. I think if you’re interested in a bracelet option it’s worth the money. At only 80-90 quid it ain’t high end but feels pretty tight, looks solid and the clasp certainly seems up to the job. Half marks off for links only being brushed on the top side but at this price point Im just being a dick about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by noidea
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It’s an EverestQuote:
Originally Posted by woodacre1983
Stupid expensive but I wouldn’t have anything else
Thanks for the review, I am not sure if I will have it on the bracelet much as the rubber is so comfortable. For the price I think I will still get one so I have the option.Quote:
Originally Posted by RBear1981
Have you sent yours back?
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Yep sent back for a refund and bought one in store to avoid the same issue and to get it for the holidays. Got a decent discount so happy ending to the story. I reckon I'll probably buy the strap too but will see how I get on with the bracelet for a while first.Quote:
Originally Posted by noidea
Incidentally, does anyone have the turtle strap discussed on a blue/grey samurai? Would be great to see a pic of this combo.
Quick follow up on this. Now I have my bracelet sized and have had time to form an opinion, I’m not a big fan and will most likely be swapping it out. I do think it looks good on a bracelet but unfortunately I have been spoiled and this just feels a bit cheap and rattly for liking and also makes for a rather heavy load. Will give it a chance but thought it was worth giving a more informed opinion. Prob worth mentioning also that this is the first bracelet I’ve tried in this price range.Quote:
Originally Posted by noidea
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Ok thanks for that.Quote:
Originally Posted by RBear1981
I am used to bracelets at a higher price point so your thoughts are quite valid for me. I may well stick to the thing that attracted me to this watch in the first place, the lovely rubber strap!
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I think the bracelet is pretty good - I’ve tried mine on rubber (just a standard flat vent seiko rubber) and imho the case shape suits the bracelet end links much better than rubber.
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This fella just in. V pleased, tho will still be keeping my eye out for the crafter blue in January!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...1a4272808b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...ca8e10aed6.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...66bde229a8.jpg
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Tbh I think it’s the clasp more than the bracelet that sucks just a little (imo)Quote:
Originally Posted by RobDad
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Not rubber but waterproof leather
https://s20.postimg.org/du7tk276l/2_...AB10_FABF5.jpg
I recently picked up the Samurai 'blue lagoon' and would like to give one of these a go, does anyone have one to sell on?Quote:
Originally Posted by 200mwaterresistant
The OE rubber is brilliant... I've since sold my Samurai, but these pics show it well. The clasp was a chunky thing... very well made:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4652/...98302dfa_b.jpg
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It looks like it might be a bit of a lint magnet?Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnnyE
Yeah... Although it brushed off easily.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ghost Chilli