enn
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Post by enn on Jul 4, 2019 6:20:13 GMT -8
For a while I've been looking for a Sushi Roll sport diver, and as of this week I'm finally the proud owner of a somewhat rough but functional specimen. However, it came on a flimsy, rusty, folded-link non-original bracelet that I don't much care for. What are my options for a nicer replacement? The 19mm lug width options seem limiting, as does the tight clearance around the lugs (I can't even get a NATO strap through there, though maybe I could find skinnier spring bars). Right now I have it on a 19mm leather strap I had lying around, but it doesn't suit the watch. (Obligatory photo attached. I have a NOS crystal on the way to replace the very hazy one that came with the watch.) Attachments:
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suntzu
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Post by suntzu on Jul 4, 2019 11:59:25 GMT -8
If you want to find a generic Seiko replacement bracelet you'll spend $50 for that model. If it needs to be stainless I would Google for any 19mm bracelet with straight end links so it can fit, hopefully. Amazon has lots of nice choices. You can also go old skool with a NOS Speidel Twist-O-Flex band. I love them. Super comfy and slips on and off. Cheap too. Or, you can buy a $10 NATO strap in a myriad of colors and designs to match the dial, or go for traditional black or other solid color to play off the dial.
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pip
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Post by pip on Jul 4, 2019 12:28:06 GMT -8
Google the watch and do an image search, see what combination takes your fancy. There are a few ebay sellers out there who do decent straps. And of course, set up searches to find a proper one, may take a few years but you’ll be happy when it comes!
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camrok
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Post by camrok on Jul 6, 2019 19:12:43 GMT -8
Uncle Seiko does a nice remake of the one with the brown dial. The other razor bracelet is often accompanying them. The bellmatic shares the same bracelet style so you may find appropriate bracelets on those.
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enn
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Post by enn on Jul 7, 2019 11:40:14 GMT -8
Thanks! I have had my eye on that Uncle Seiko flat link bracelet. I think for the moment I'm going to try a rubber waffle strap and see how I like it.
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ausimax
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Post by ausimax on Jul 7, 2019 18:02:53 GMT -8
If you are not set on Original, this is a nice solid link SS bracelet available in 19mm, the odd sizes can be difficult to find at times. Item No.
292717368588
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HiBeat
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Post by HiBeat on Jul 7, 2019 18:54:21 GMT -8
C'mon now, the Sushi deserves a bracelet. Like the others have said, nice options exist.
I'd vote Uncle Seiko Flat Link unless you can find an original.
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enn
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Post by enn on Oct 1, 2019 5:03:22 GMT -8
It took a while, but that's what I ended up with (after trying some rubber straps that were too bulky around the ends to fit in the very narrow space between springbars and case). Here's the watch with the new bracelet, NOS crystal fitted, and after a cleaning by my local watchmaker:
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