Thank you kind sirs...some very positive comments. I think verdict is a success.
It has set of a train of thought for other conservative models in my collection and how I might freshen up their appeal. A new strap often feels like a new watch and with this choice it naturally pulls my eye to it in the box and hence is worn more. Time to give the others a chance!
Life is all too short and the opportunity to bring sunshine into it is one not to be missed. Watch this space...!