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DJ2020 · 8 October 2023, 11:41 PM

I thought I would try a silicon strap on my SLGA015 diver. So I found one I really liked and ordered it. So I was installing it this morning and was surprised that the spring bar was huge. Reminds of the " fat bars" on the turtles. The spring bars also have much more spring tension than a normal spring bar. To depress the pin is a marked difference between a normal bar.

These bars are so big that they would not fit the silicon band without stretching the hole to the point I was worried it would split them. Their about 3mm in diameter.

Being my SBGC251G also has a 23mm lug width (45mm chronograph) I thought I would try the band on it. Interestingly the bigger watch has normal spring bars.

After giving it some thought, I was impressed that Grand-Seiko beefed up the diver to this extent. It's my daily wear watch that sees alot of action each and every work day. A little additional comfort knowing the build quality of Grand-Seiko.

-Wayne

RW16610 · 9 October 2023, 06:14 AM

That's a great observation, Wayne. I had no idea but don't feel surprised by this. Seiko has top notch quality for its dive watches in particular, over engineering rather, as all are very well made. For oceanic adventures Seiko's got you covered with durable pieces.

DJ2020 · 9 October 2023, 08:26 AM

It seems so.

1William · 9 October 2023, 10:27 PM

Thanks for the information.

DJ2020 · 10 October 2023, 01:38 AM

Okay, to add to this situation. I was going to change the end links from me SBGC251G To my SLGA015. There is a pin and collar that retains the end link. When I removed them and tried to install one on the other band I found out the pin and collars are also bigger.

They sure made the SLGA015 Heavy Duty if you will. Otherwise the bracelets between the two models look the same.

gtnator · 29 November 2023, 03:24 PM

This is really good to know. Thank you for sharing. I am considering one of the Evolution 9 divers and at this price point, its great to know they are built tough.

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8 October 2023, 11:41 PM	#1
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,484	Interesting observation I thought I would try a silicon strap on my SLGA015 diver. So I found one I really liked and ordered it. So I was installing it this morning and was surprised that the spring bar was huge. Reminds of the " fat bars" on the turtles. The spring bars also have much more spring tension than a normal spring bar. To depress the pin is a marked difference between a normal bar. These bars are so big that they would not fit the silicon band without stretching the hole to the point I was worried it would split them. Their about 3mm in diameter. Being my SBGC251G also has a 23mm lug width (45mm chronograph) I thought I would try the band on it. Interestingly the bigger watch has normal spring bars. After giving it some thought, I was impressed that Grand-Seiko beefed up the diver to this extent. It's my daily wear watch that sees alot of action each and every work day. A little additional comfort knowing the build quality of Grand-Seiko. -Wayne __________________ In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club

9 October 2023, 08:26 AM	#3
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,484	It seems so. __________________ In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club

10 October 2023, 01:38 AM	#5
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,484	Okay, to add to this situation. I was going to change the end links from me SBGC251G To my SLGA015. There is a pin and collar that retains the end link. When I removed them and tried to install one on the other band I found out the pin and collars are also bigger. They sure made the SLGA015 Heavy Duty if you will. Otherwise the bracelets between the two models look the same. __________________ In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club

9 October 2023, 06:14 AM	#2
RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,202	That's a great observation, Wayne. I had no idea but don't feel surprised by this. Seiko has top notch quality for its dive watches in particular, over engineering rather, as all are very well made. For oceanic adventures Seiko's got you covered with durable pieces.

9 October 2023, 10:27 PM	#4
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	Thanks for the information.

29 November 2023, 03:24 PM	#6
gtnator 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: DSSD, SD43, Pepsi, Posts: 2,084	This is really good to know. Thank you for sharing. I am considering one of the Evolution 9 divers and at this price point, its great to know they are built tough. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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