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Old 8 August 2020, 06:25 AM   #1
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Skx007 replacement rubber straps - UK

Before I start looking at eBay etc - anyone got any recommendations for a replacement genuine rubber strap for an skx007 in UK ?

Earlier today - watch just flew off my wrist. Luckily onto carpet
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Old 8 August 2020, 11:24 AM   #2
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Ouch. Good psa for us as I’ve never seen a Seiko oem resin snap like that.

Obviously, try eBay or googles. But you may also consider buying another Seiko just for the resin strap. $125 strap alone or $225 with a Seiko?

Might be a good excuse.
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Old 8 August 2020, 02:44 PM   #3
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Ouch. Good psa for us as I’ve never seen a Seiko oem resin snap like that.
The older Seiko straps are more of a poly strap than rubber. When they fail they actually crack and break like plastic. Super common on the 6309's and 7548's.

The best strap for that watch imo would be a Uncle Seiko GL strap.
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Old 8 August 2020, 11:41 AM   #4
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I use these: https://www.watchgecko.com/bonetto-c...er-watch-strap

Super comfortable, Seiko styling and free delivery in the UK. Uncle Seiko does a similar strap, too. Not sure how their UK distributor pricing compares.
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Old 9 August 2020, 12:54 AM   #5
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I use these: https://www.watchgecko.com/bonetto-c...er-watch-strap

Super comfortable, Seiko styling and free delivery in the UK. Uncle Seiko does a similar strap, too. Not sure how their UK distributor pricing compares.
They look fantastic. The website says they are compatible with the original Seiko fat spring bars, but are a tight fit. Some of the commenters say they don't fit at all. What is your experience?
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Old 9 August 2020, 12:02 PM   #6
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They look fantastic. The website says they are compatible with the original Seiko fat spring bars, but are a tight fit. Some of the commenters say they don't fit at all. What is your experience?
It was a little tight, but they fit without much effort. I've used them on SKX and Tunas.
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Old 9 August 2020, 01:09 PM   #7
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They look fantastic. The website says they are compatible with the original Seiko fat spring bars, but are a tight fit. Some of the commenters say they don't fit at all. What is your experience?
They are tight. I use to sell them, I recommend using spring bars with a 2mm middle section.
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Old 8 August 2020, 11:47 AM   #8
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Good link Adam.
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Old 8 August 2020, 02:16 PM   #9
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I second Old Expat Beast into looking at watchgecko. Also take a look at uncle seiko and strapcode.

Hope this helps


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Old 9 August 2020, 01:23 PM   #10
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I have an Isofrane on my Seiko and I just used some silicone grease for gaskets (Molykote) and the bars slid right into the strap.

Dry was like pushing a hockey stick into a garden hose...

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Old 9 August 2020, 02:05 PM   #11
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I have an Isofrane on my Seiko and I just used some silicone grease for gaskets (Molykote) and the bars slid right into the strap.

Dry was like pushing a hockey stick into a garden hose...

The problem with wedging them is they don't always let the ends of the spring fully extend into the lug holes. Which leads to it falling off your wrist. It has happened to me way to many times in the past. The best fix is getting the correct spring bars that fully enage. For this model of watch it is a 22nn x 2.0mm (or 1.78mm) x 1.2mm shoulderless spring bars.
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Old 9 August 2020, 02:13 PM   #12
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Not an issue with mine. Fat Seiko bars and the pins are fully out.
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Old 9 August 2020, 02:28 PM   #13
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Not an issue with mine. Fat Seiko bars and the pins are fully out.
Good deal.

Keep an eye on them. Others like myself have not been so lucky https://www.google.com/search?q=seik...hrome&ie=UTF-8
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