cvp3 2,103 Posted December 28, 2018 Had an afternoon to re-do some of my watches' bracelets and straps. I think they turned out better from where they started:Seiko Diver, 38mm, SKX013K1, $150 from the CreationWatch sale. Didn't feel right on the rubber strap so I switched it to a generic, $11.99 jubilee bracelet. Now it looks like a mini-version of my SKX009K2BRACELET LINKY - > https://www.ebay.com/itm/20MM-Silver-Gold-President-Jubilee-Watch-Band-Bracelet-fits-for-Invicta-Watch/223213792324?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=522011328780&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649Next was my Helgray bomber. Beautiful case, great dial, love the red anodize internal bezel crown. But the strap just sucks. Not a fan at all of riveted straps or rough grain leather. Nothing a generic, brushed stainless, super engineer bracelet couldn't solve. The case has a "bracelet shroud" and tight lug holes that help hide the "straight" bracelet end link. Next the Vostok Komandirskie K-35 Field watch. NATO strap is nice enough, but just doesn't give the watch any presence. Generic super engineer to the rescue again. Finally and my favorite. The Zelos Great White #93/100. One helluva watch. 44mm of bronze goodness and that beautiful blue dial. Black waffle strap just doesn't do it justice. Enter another NERO custom, honey colored, 4mm thick, layered leather strap with a matching blue 'finish-stitch'. Add the 22mm Zelos custom bronze buckle and it's a winner in my book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k3rm87 179 Posted December 28, 2018 Mate, that Helgray and Vostok look like they came out of factory with those engineer bracelets, great job. Where did you purchase them? Cannot tell if they're strapcode or cheaper generic ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoxWilde 155 Posted December 28, 2018 So that’s where the rest of my money goes.... no wonder I’ve got no funds for a new watch, I LEEP BUYING STRAPS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvp3 2,103 Posted December 29, 2018 54 minutes ago, k3rm87 said: Mate, that Helgray and Vostok look like they came out of factory with those engineer bracelets, great job. Where did you purchase them? Cannot tell if they're strapcode or cheaper generic ones. Thanks for the compliment. I definitely like the super engineer bracelet look. I've used this seller, decent quality, sterile clasp. Strapcode wants $100 for their bracelets versus $16. https://www.ebay.com/itm/20-22-24mm-Stainless-Steel-Watch-Strap-Metal-Bracelet-Wrist-Watch-Band-Silver/332959686765?hash=item4d85f1a06d:m:mWGrpb4UG3YtU4RaVOhX5Ow:rk:56:pf:0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted December 29, 2018 I love the jubilee on that Seiko! 1 hour ago, cvp3 said: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k3rm87 179 Posted December 29, 2018 35 minutes ago, cvp3 said: Thanks for the compliment. I definitely like the super engineer bracelet look. I've used this seller, decent quality, sterile clasp. Strapcode wants $100 for their bracelets versus $16. https://www.ebay.com/itm/20-22-24mm-Stainless-Steel-Watch-Strap-Metal-Bracelet-Wrist-Watch-Band-Silver/332959686765?hash=item4d85f1a06d:m:mWGrpb4UG3YtU4RaVOhX5Ow:rk:56:pf:0 Thanks mate, I agree strapcode is an absolute ripoff. Im going to grab one of those for my Vostok! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
