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路Thanks Aroxx, I picked the picture at random, did not know they had a 18mm black and orange strap. I had given up the search for one. Ordering...
Strap recommendations for the Elgin
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Dan S
路The Tropic looks good to me. CNS makes an inexpensive 19mm version that is perfectly good. Or you can buy an actual Tropicstrap version for a lot more.
And a couple of notes about rubber straps.
- Do not use an 18mm strap for a watch that needs a 19mm strap. That looks awful.
- Use rubber, not silicone. Silicone straps are terrible.
And a couple of notes about rubber straps.
- Do not use an 18mm strap for a watch that needs a 19mm strap. That looks awful.
- Use rubber, not silicone. Silicone straps are terrible.
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Aroxx
路Thanks Aroxx, I picked the picture at random, did not know they had a 18mm black and orange strap. I had given up the search for one. Ordering...
The Tropic looks good to me. CNS makes an inexpensive 19mm version that is perfectly good. Or you can buy an actual Tropicstrap version for a lot more.
And a couple of notes about rubber straps.
- Do not use an 18mm strap for a watch that needs a 19mm strap. That looks awful.
- Use rubber, not silicone. Silicone straps are terrible.
Unfortunately, I only have one other 19mm watch and it鈥檚 my C-case Constellation so I won鈥檛 really be able to share straps on those two. I know somebody will tell me I just need to buy more 19mm lug watches. 馃榿
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路Unfortunately, I only have one other 19mm watch and it鈥檚 my C-case Constellation so I won鈥檛 really be able to share straps on those two. I know somebody will tell me I just need to buy more 19mm lug watches. 馃榿
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Dsloan
路Not just somebody ... me. Check out some vintage Seiko divers, including the 62MAS, 6105-8000/9, etc. You will have plenty of need for 19mm straps. 馃憤
I've been buying a bunch of different Seiko 5126s lately and I've come to the conclusion that I don't own nearly enough 19mm straps. About to place a couple orders from Uncle Seiko and Forstner to rectify this. 馃榿
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Olhenry56
路Two mesh votes is interesting. It wasn't really what I had in mind I just tried it out when I saw that extra bracelet laying around. I think it looks pretty good I'm just not sure I love it. Maybe because I see this as a utilitarian "beater" watch and the mesh is a bit fancy
But I agree that a black tropic strap would look great.
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Aroxx
路I finally ordered a new strap for the Elgin. Went with a tropic from Uncle Seiko. Very comfortable and I think suits the watch well. Thanks for all of the suggestions!
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p4ul
路Excellent, just need one with an orange highlight as an occasional alternative now.
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Waltesefalcon
路I used to have this band on my Breitling A13356 and loved it. Although I think it would look even better on your watch. On the pricey side but lasts a very long time.
Edit: I thought it was available in 19mm but just read it only comes in 20, 22 and 24mm.
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Aroxx
路I had this strap on my Kon-Tiki 1973, I can heartily recommend it. A very comfortable and long lasting strap.
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Scarecrow Boat
路Do you recall who made it?
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路Do you recall who made it?
