SKX009 bracelet suggestions please
Discussion
I finally got round to ordering an SKX009 from creation last night . Should be here in time for my birthday on the 22nd . IIRC the last 2 I have ordered from them arrived within a week so should be ok !
I ordered it with the jubilee bracelet but have my doubts whether I will get on with it . So what I am after is some alternative bracelet/strap suggestions and pictures if possible ?
Thanks
I ordered it with the jubilee bracelet but have my doubts whether I will get on with it . So what I am after is some alternative bracelet/strap suggestions and pictures if possible ?
Thanks
Have you tried a jubilee before and didn't get on with it? Or have you just been reading the various comments from watch nerds who don't like jubilee bracelets?
If the former, the world's your oyster, if the latter, wait till you get the watch and try it.
My 007 is on the standard jubilee and I like it, very comfortable indeed.
If the former, the world's your oyster, if the latter, wait till you get the watch and try it.
My 007 is on the standard jubilee and I like it, very comfortable indeed.
If you don't get on with it, there is a guy in Canada (I think) who sells on eBay, as well as his own site, that does very nice quality, solid end link Super Oyster bracelets that are lovely and I believe may be made as an exact fit to this model.
Failing that - would look good on a NATO and they're cheap enough to buy and try and see how you get on with it!
I'm not a Jubilee fan myself but to each his own - wear in good health (my 013 is on a rubber strap BTW, which I like)!
Failing that - would look good on a NATO and they're cheap enough to buy and try and see how you get on with it!
I'm not a Jubilee fan myself but to each his own - wear in good health (my 013 is on a rubber strap BTW, which I like)!
I have never tried one so I will of course give the Jubilee a fair amount of wrist time before I decide . I do admit that my fears were mostly due to comments on the various watch sites about them , they just dont seem very well liked do they and most seem to get changed for a super oyster or similar .
Its nice to hear that you find it comfortable and I do like the way it looks so hopefully it should be fine . It will be the 4th Seiko diver in my collection - there is just something about them !
I would still appreciate some alternative suggestions as I do like to experiment a bit with my watch straps
Its nice to hear that you find it comfortable and I do like the way it looks so hopefully it should be fine . It will be the 4th Seiko diver in my collection - there is just something about them !
I would still appreciate some alternative suggestions as I do like to experiment a bit with my watch straps
busby said:
I have never tried one so I will of course give the Jubilee a fair amount of wrist time before I decide . I do admit that my fears were mostly due to comments on the various watch sites about them , they just dont seem very well liked do they and most seem to get changed for a super oyster or similar .
I honestly think a lot of that is herd mentality, could be wrong mind 
TheJimi said:
Dom, you talking about WJean?
Could be?! eBay doesn't like me as I'm in the office in Nigeria at the moment!busby said:
I would still appreciate some alternative suggestions as I do like to experiment a bit with my watch straps
- Super Oyster- Black rubber
- Nato
Most bases covered
I don't think a leather strap would look right though.
I have a SKX009 on an aftermarket oyster bracelet, after I found the jubilee too flimsy.
Cost about 60USD on ebay. In terms of "feel" it's quite similar to the bracelet on a Rolex Sub 16610, but with a better clasp
I would see how you get on with the jubilee. Also note - it's fairly tricky to remove as there are no lug holes.
Cost about 60USD on ebay. In terms of "feel" it's quite similar to the bracelet on a Rolex Sub 16610, but with a better clasp
I would see how you get on with the jubilee. Also note - it's fairly tricky to remove as there are no lug holes.
I'd recommend www.tungchoywatch.com. Decent prices, and they ship from the UK (despite quoting in dollars).
Search for 'SXK007' to see some options.
If you go for an Oyster, make sure it's got curved, solid end links. I'd also recommend the one with the 18mm clasp, rather than the 20mm clasp – the extra tapering makes the bracelet seem a little less 'aftermarket'. You can also then upgrade the clasp to a Seiko-branded item from the Sumo at a later point...
Search for 'SXK007' to see some options.
If you go for an Oyster, make sure it's got curved, solid end links. I'd also recommend the one with the 18mm clasp, rather than the 20mm clasp – the extra tapering makes the bracelet seem a little less 'aftermarket'. You can also then upgrade the clasp to a Seiko-branded item from the Sumo at a later point...
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