ARTEM Strap inbound !!!

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Paul01

·Sep 23, 2023

Hi All

After what seems like a forever wait my ARTEM Sailcloth strap is due for delivery today.
Went for the Black Strap with Grey Stitching on an RM Clasp with quick release spring bars...

I'm just itching to get it on to my Planet Ocean
Hopefully Pics to follow !

ATB
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grokas

·Sep 23, 2023

Pics or it didn't happen 😀. I love the combo, don't have it at the moment on my po but when I get tired of the tropic, back on the Artem it will go.

 

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MarcusF

·Sep 23, 2023

I dont like the Arten Sailcloth straps. With the PIN buckle, the outer part of the strap was breaking very easy after some weeks in the place were there strap folds into the buckle..

The outer part is just plastic made to look like textile.

Hopefully you have a better experience.

 

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Tubber

·Sep 24, 2023

MarcusF

I dont like the Arten Sailcloth straps. With the PIN buckle, the outer part of the strap was breaking very easy after some weeks in the place were there strap folds into the buckle..

The outer part is just plastic made to look like textile.

Hopefully you have a better experience.

Have you contacted Artem and voiced your grievances? Maybe you got a defective strap? I have an Artem loopless on a deployant, different strap I know but it's very well made with no sign of degradation.

 

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Donn Chambers

·Sep 24, 2023

Tubber

Have you contacted Artem and voiced your grievances? Maybe you got a defective strap? I have an Artem loopless on a deployant, different strap I know but it's very well made with no sign of degradation.

I’ve had a pin-buckle version for at least two years and have had no issues with it. This does sound like a single defective strap and I think Artem would have made it right if contacted about it.

 

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ErichPryde

·Sep 24, 2023

I also have a pin buckle artem strap, it doesn't see a ton of use but I don't have any complaints about the quality.

 

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koppsg

·Sep 24, 2023

I can't wait to see the pictures. I've done some searching for strap options after pickup up my Planet Ocean.

 

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scapa

·Sep 25, 2023

ErichPryde

I also have a pin buckle artem strap, it doesn't see a ton of use but I don't have any complaints about the quality.

Same. Picked up a nice navy blue to go with the AT 41 I then owned.

Kept the strap. It's a great fit for several watches I own, including a MM300.

Does tend to retain its shape so IMO pairs well with a sturdier watch. Should be a great match for a PO.

 

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Paul01

·Sep 27, 2023

GRRRR ....
After a visit to my AD yesterday where they said they would remove the original bracelet and drop it on it turns out they never had the correct size tool which is jolly annoying.
Plan B ....
Also I got the 21 mm strap (For my case which is shown as 21 mm) however offering it up it initially seems that a 22mm strap might have provided a better fit...? Should there be a little play between a strap and the case..

 

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scapa

·Sep 27, 2023

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GRRRR ....
After a visit to my AD yesterday where they said they would remove the original bracelet and drop it on it turns out they never had the correct size tool which is jolly annoying.
Plan B ....
Also I got the 21 mm strap (For my case which is shown as 21 mm) however offering it up it initially seems that a 22mm strap might have provided a better fit...? Should there be a little play between a strap and the case..

The Artem might settle a bit and since I have a range of watches and straps between 21-22mm, I occasionally use the slimmer straps (I know) and honestly don't sweat the odd flash of springbar. Don't think you can return the Artems so would give it a shot at least.