Seiko Fat Springbars

[Ctam]

Hi guys,

Need some help. I have ordered the new Seiko SPB 147, the brown dialed “reimagined 62MAS”. Looks really cool and I am very excited.

It comes in a silicon strap and I want to change it up a bit. Going to put it on a Milanaise/ mesh strap. I have never had a Seiko diver before and I understand that they use “fat” spring bars. 2.5 mm diameter at the body and 1.1 mm at the tips. All the Milanese/ mesh straps that I have found only fits “regular” smaller spring bars. And I have heard that is the tip end of the spring bar is too thin (as in standard spring bars), it will lead to a rattle and eventual damage. And also that it is less secure.

So my question is where can I get a Milanese/ mesh strap that fits “fat” Seiko diver spring bars?

Many thanks,
Chi Kai


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[helidoc]

Skinny Fat Bars

https://www.watchgecko.com/dive-watch-spring-bars

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[Ctam]

Skinny Fat Bars

https://www.watchgecko.com/dive-watch-spring-bars

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Thanks mate. I saw those. But the only problem is all the Milanese/ mesh straps they sell (and other retailers too!) holds the 1.8mm diameter body!


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[sickie]

I don't think that will have the 2.5mm pins. Not all Seiko dive watches are designed for fat bars.
Personally I think it will be better suited to the 1.8mm for the milanese so why not wait until it arrives to check what pins fit it best before you buy the wrong ones.

Even better would be some info on that particular model off any owners who have experience of it on here.

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[Ctam]

I don't think that will have the 2.5mm pins. Not all Seiko dive watches are designed for fat bars.
Personally I think it will be better suited to the 1.8mm for the milanese so why not wait until it arrives to check what pins fit it best before you buy the wrong ones.

Even better would be some info on that particular model off any owners who have experience of it on here.

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Ah ok! Thanks. Shows how little I know about Seiko divers!

If anyone has the new Seiko SPB models, it would be great if they can have a look at their spring-bars abs let me know.

Many thanks,
Chi Kai


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[dforgrieve]

Ah ok! Thanks. Shows how little I know about Seiko divers!

If anyone has the new Seiko SPB models, it would be great if they can have a look at their spring-bars abs let me know.

Many thanks,
Chi Kai


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Hi Chi Kai

My SPB143 is all packaged up for posting tomorrow. However I can confirm that it does have the 2.5mm/1.1mm “fat” bars installed in the bracelet. I bought the WatchGecko spring bars linked above, alongside their Vintage Tropic as the strap doesn’t accept the 2.5mm oem bars. Both items fitted the watch perfectly.

Edit: WatchGecko clearly state that this bracelet will accept their 2mm/1.1mm bars as the Seiko bars will not fit.

https://www.watchgecko.com/shark-mesh-watch-strap

Dave

[ben4watches]

As alluded to above it appears you need some of these

https://www.watchgecko.com/dive-watch-spring-bars

[Ctam]

Hi Chi Kai

My SPB143 is all packaged up for posting tomorrow. However I can confirm that it does have the 2.5mm/1.1mm “fat� bars installed in the bracelet. I bought the WatchGecko spring bars linked above, alongside their Vintage Tropic as the strap doesn’t accept the 2.5mm oem bars. Both items fitted the watch perfectly.

Edit: WatchGecko clearly state that this bracelet will accept their 2mm/1.1mm bars as the Seiko bars will not fit.

https://www.watchgecko.com/shark-mesh-watch-strap

Dave

Thank you very much for confirming! Much appreciated.

I am looking for a more medium mesh than this. Will keep digging now that I know about these skinny fat spring bars!

BW,
Chi Kai


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[Ctam]

As alluded to above it appears you need some of these

https://www.watchgecko.com/dive-watch-spring-bars

Cheers!


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