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    Isofranitis strikes again...

    Sex on the wrist.


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    Lovely combo indeed

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    That suits it very well. Looks like a slightly more upmarket version of my Ti Samurai & TF rubber strap combo.

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    This is not helping me resist... Looks superb on that strap!

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    That really works.

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    Great combo, looks like its ready to dive.

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    I've never had one of these, are they really that good?

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    Now that is nice.

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    great looking combo.

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    Made for each other.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Captainhowdy View Post
    I've never had one of these, are they really that good?
    Looks great on the Tudor

    l've had a couple and the quality is superb, but for me they offer a retro look and accordingly suit only a small range of watches, as opposed to them being suited to all.
    Last edited by burnsey66; 5th August 2012 at 18:18.

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    Can we have a photo of it on your wrist please?
    "A man of little significance"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Foxy100 View Post
    Can we have a photo of it on your wrist please?

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    Quote Originally Posted by WingTsun View Post
    Very nice, Stefan! Did that Pelagos come with an OEM rubber strap?
    Yes it did.
    But I'm not feeling the love for it.




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    That's the nicest diver/rubber strap combo I've seen. (The earlier pics, I mean)

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    Isofranes are great straps, very nice combo!

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    I do like that. Not on the OEM though, it's the end pieces.
    "A man of little significance"

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    Quote Originally Posted by burnsey66 View Post
    Looks great on the Tudor

    l've had a couple and the quality is superb, but for me they offer a retro look and accordingly suit only a small range of watches, as opposed to them being suited to all.
    I think the strap looks good, but I prefer the Tudor on the oem rubber.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WingTsun View Post
    I really like that OEM strap!!!
    It's up there with the Tag Aquagraph strap.



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    Quote Originally Posted by WingTsun View Post
    Yep, I've got you right. I have to say, whilst I do like the Iso, I prefer the OEM.
    It's the end links that finish it off so well, I don't know why more watches don't have this.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Seabadger View Post
    That suits it very well. Looks like a slightly more upmarket version of my Ti Samurai & TF rubber strap combo.
    Ha, well put. Keep saying things like that and you'll save me a fortune. I quite like the combo, in so much as ever like watches on rubber. I think it looks better than the OEM - rubber with metal end pieces always look a little contrived to me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WingTsun View Post
    Yes, agreed. My DateJust has these and I really like them:

    (not my photo)

    The design looks good on the Rolex, I've not seen that in any AD window.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Captainhowdy View Post
    It's up there with the Tag Aquagraph strap.
    I've owned the THAG and personally I much prefer the strap/endlinks of that compared to the Tudor. The rubber clad endlinks works so much better IMO.
    The Tudor rubber is also a tad short for my liking (and I'm pretty sure a bit short compared to the THAG strap).

    The bracelet & clasp is very nice though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rehunk View Post
    Made for each other.
    +1 Looks perfect!

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    Very nice combo.

    The rubber that comes with the Pelagos is extremely soft and comfortable though. The clasp is nice too :-).

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    Quote Originally Posted by buddy13 View Post
    The rubber that comes with the Pelagos is extremely soft and comfortable though. The clasp is nice too :-).
    Absolutely.
    It's just the looks (and the length) that doesn't quite work for me.
    And there is also a diver extension piece for the rubber. All in all it's a good package for the money in relation to many other watches.

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    Quote Originally Posted by buddy13 View Post
    Very nice combo.

    The rubber that comes with the Pelagos is extremely soft and comfortable though. The clasp is nice too :-).
    Hopefully I will find out for myself one day. I just need to find the right deal.

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    It seems to work on all dive watches!

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    Quote Originally Posted by seikomatic View Post
    It seems to work on all dive watches!
    Yup.

    Past & future classics?


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    Well, having mentioned my Ti Samurai earlier, I thought I'd give the Isofrane a go, and here it is.



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    I'm not a fan of ISO,but I must admit it looks great on Tudor

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    Quote Originally Posted by Seabadger View Post
    Well, having mentioned my Ti Samurai earlier, I thought I'd give the Isofrane a go, and here it is.
    So, do you like it?
    Personally I've yet to find a diver that I don't like it on. Although I did not love it on the SBDX003 for some reason.
    Currently have 5-7 watches on Isofrane and all other non-OEM rubber straps are just gathering dust in my box now.


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    Quote Originally Posted by S.L View Post
    So, do you like it?

    Perfect combo right there.

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    nice combo, I may have to pick one up

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    Quote Originally Posted by S.L View Post
    So, do you like it?
    Personally I've yet to find a diver that I don't like it on. Although I did not love it on the SBDX003 for some reason.
    Currently have 5-7 watches on Isofrane and all other non-OEM rubber straps are just gathering dust in my box now.
    I do, thanks. I don't think it's necessarily worth several TF rubber straps as it has (for me) better and worse points, but one thing that it does have over the TF rubber is more adjustment holes, so better for people with smaller wrists like mine.

    I could be tempted to get a 20mm one at some point, but I'm not going to rush - $120 on one rubber strap is enough for this month.

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    Very nice combo. The Pelagos looks fantastic and I think the simple clarity of the watch face is set off well by the Isofrane. Very jealous.

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    Quote Originally Posted by S.L View Post
    So, do you like it?
    Tell you the truth, it look's far better than OEM rubber. Phenomenal combo you have there!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nono View Post
    Tell you the truth, it look's far better than OEM rubber. Phenomenal combo you have there!!!
    i really like the combo,thats a watch i would really like to add to my collection,thanks for letting us see that.

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    Quote Originally Posted by S.L View Post
    This Tudor is imho best looking watch of 2012 in category of watches affordable to regular people (after some saving of course)

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    Quote Originally Posted by S.L View Post
    So, do you like it?
    Personally I've yet to find a diver that I don't like it on. Although I did not love it on the SBDX003 for some reason.
    Currently have 5-7 watches on Isofrane and all other non-OEM rubber straps are just gathering dust in my box now.
    I have worn rubber almost exclusively on my watches for years. The Isos are good dive straps but not particulalry good in dress situations. For wearing my dive watches in more dress oriented settings I prefer the Hirsch Pure or BC317. Other than the nice Iso buckle, the Hirsch and BC are as good at a fraction of the price.

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    Two generations of Snowflakes on two generations of Isofrane,


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    Isofrane all the way. I know a lot of Rolex/Tudor owners are fond of the fitted end pieces, but to me they create an unbalanced top-heavy look. I actually prefer seeing the space between strap and case. Cleaner, simpler IMO. That combo is as close to perfect as you can get!

    Quote Originally Posted by S.L View Post

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    Looks sharp with the Isofrane! Nice!

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