I decided I wanted a couple of FKM rubber watch straps for my CW GMT, and looking around they seemed to be around £20 each, and best price I saw was £18 in the Watch Gecko sale.
Now I was poking around the t'intersphere and worked out that all after market rubber straps are made in China, and Juelong is the largest manufacturer in the world with the very good reputation and feedback. In fact if you go to after market websites all the rubber straps look identical to the ones sold on Juelong, except maybe for a personalised stamp on the buckle.
So, I went onto AliExpress website and decided to purchase a couple directly from Jeulong in China. With postage and a coupon automatically offered each was priced at £5.60, around 30% the cost of the cheapest I could find in the UK. For that price it was worth a punt, even if the straps never made it to the UK.
I made the purchase on 3rd Dec. and they have just been delivered today (18th Dec.), so 15 days later. Not bad since they where delivered directly from the Chinese manufacturer.
Quality is fantastic and I wanted quick release springs bars (I can never go back to faffing around with conventional spring bars now). Stainless steel buckle is strong and substantial and the rubber is soft, strong and pliable. I'm on the second to last hole for my teeny 6.5" (16.5 cm) wrist.
I wouldn't hesitate to purchase again, and at that price I can see a few more heading my way. So, if you are in the need for rubber watch straps, I can highly recommend the link below. Some photos added.
https://juelongwatchstrap.aliexpress...ad_9691508.1_1