Del 4,518 Posted July 17, 2015 While I love the rubber strap on my new Seiko Prospex, I fancied trying it on leather to enable me to wear it more comfortably to work on occasion (the rubber strap is quite long - something like 140/80mm). I looked at getting a strap with coloured thread to either match the orange on the bezel or the blue GMT hand/numerals but I really didn't want it to be too "in yer face" since the watch itself is quite a head-turner already! I therefore decided to stick to a relatively plain, black leather with either off-white or black stitching - sometimes, less is more! I ended up taking a punt on a strap that I saw on Amazon. The maker is Dassari (which I'd never heard of) but I did some research, found their website, read some reviews and decided that they were worth a try - especially since the strap was only £21.99 (reduced from £34.99). The specifications were what I was looking for too:- 24/24mm, 4mm thick, not too long (75/120mm) and with a good buckle. It even came in a presentation box with spare springbars. The link to Amazon is:- http://www.amazon.co...ze+24%2F24+24mm So I tried it on the Seiko this afternoon and I'm rather pleased with the result! Here are some quick snaps - what do you think? P7175450 by Bjorn Dajoak, on Flickr P7175452 by Bjorn Dajoak, on Flickr P7175453 by Bjorn Dajoak, on Flickr P7175454 by Bjorn Dajoak, on Flickr P7175470 by Bjorn Dajoak, on Flickr P7175468 by Bjorn Dajoak, on Flickr P7175466 by Bjorn Dajoak, on Flickr P7175461 by Bjorn Dajoak, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BanDiDo 0 Posted July 17, 2015 Wow! It's stunning. It is a perfect marriage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchDog21 3,345 Posted July 17, 2015 Looks great Del. Nice fit all around and looks like it does wear rather well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
griffon22 44 Posted July 17, 2015 lovely match ,looks real snug. i am still waiting on my Seiko , apparently coming from a contact in europe, he confirmed the low price though and I can hardly wait after seeing your pics .I already have a lovely soft 24 mm strap with a woven carbon finish , but with orange stitching ,waiting for the new arrival. keep the pics coming , like a drug to me . cant get enough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,518 Posted July 17, 2015 Thanks guys. I meant to say, that the strap is really nicely finished and is very soft - hence the "snug" look in the pics. It just wraps around your wrist comfortably. Time will tell how it well it wears with use but for £22 delivered it honestly feels like a real bargain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,518 Posted July 17, 2015 I just re-read my first post and wanted to say that I don't think having a strap with coloured stitching (orange or whatever) would be a bad combo - sorry if it came across that way! For me though, I wanted something less bold for wearing to work, simple as that! I love the Hirsch "Robby" sailcloth strap with the yellow stitching that cmdErrX has on his Prospex - I was sorely tempted to buy the orange version for my watch as I think it would be a perfect combo but it wouldn't have given me the more conservative appearance that I was looking for. Horses for courses... Thanks again chaps! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwt 11 Posted July 17, 2015 This Panerai-esque strap looks good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyh7 248 Posted July 17, 2015 Looks really good. I've got a baby tuna incoming - also on rubber. Wonder if that strap would work with it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,518 Posted July 17, 2015 Thanks all. Yes, the strap is actually advertised as a Panerai replacement strap and has a pre-V type buckle so it would work well on a 111 or even a 243. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,518 Posted July 17, 2015 Looks really good. I've got a baby tuna incoming - also on rubber. Wonder if that strap would work with it? Might do but you'll need to check the lug width - I'm not 100% sure about the size of the baby tuna. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheTinMan 13 Posted July 17, 2015 I love the strap. I think the white stitching is bang on. Not a big fan of the buckle though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,518 Posted July 17, 2015 I love the strap. I think the white stitching is bang on. Not a big fan of the buckle though. Cheers! I quite like the buckle actually! Not sure what options I have with 24mm buckles but I might have a look around - a PVD buckle would be ideal tbh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mazz 62 Posted July 17, 2015 Try an isofrane strap that's what I have mine on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,518 Posted July 17, 2015 Try an isofrane strap that's what I have mine on They cost a fortune here mate! (£90+ for a 24mm - I'd never pay that for a rubber strap, especially when the Seiko one is so good) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tits McGee 7 Posted July 18, 2015 I have the same strap Dan Migliore made for me. I love it. Looks beautiful Del, but the way you handle a camera... a dog turd would look great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,518 Posted July 18, 2015 I have the same strap Dan Migliore made for me. I love it. Looks beautiful Del, but the way you handle a camera... a dog turd would look great! Thanks mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mazz 62 Posted July 19, 2015 Try an isofrane strap that's what I have mine on They cost a fortune here mate! (£90+ for a 24mm - I'd never pay that for a rubber strap, especially when the Seiko one is so good) an isofrane is worth it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike on a bike 0 Posted July 19, 2015 Killing me mate, now I want this the Helson and couple of reps I saw M2M here and there.................... I need another full time job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,518 Posted July 19, 2015 Killing me mate, now I want this the Helson and couple of reps I saw M2M here and there.................... I need another full time job! There's always another one....! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSav 2 Posted July 19, 2015 Looks good del. however if you want an isofrane I say go for it. They are worth every penny. Best rubber strap bar none. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mazz 62 Posted July 19, 2015 Looks good del. however if you want an isofrane I say go for it. They are worth every penny. Best rubber strap bar none. This Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,518 Posted July 19, 2015 Looks good del. however if you want an isofrane I say go for it. They are worth every penny. Best rubber strap bar none. I'll keep an eye out for a good deal on one then! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonman4 1 Posted July 19, 2015 That looks really good. Nice find I'll have to look into that company. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted July 19, 2015 Yes that looks good mate. And- a real deal! I could see that on a PAM very easily too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
