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Strap advice needed for Black Turtle
My Seiko Black Turtle is due with me in the next few days.
I would like to buy a NATO black strap for it.
Any ideas would be helpful
Thanks
Hi Chrono....
....I fitted a Black/Grey Nato to my Black Tuna. Suited a treat. Best, John. (photo - Strapcode).
Love the Seiko, but not a fan of NATO straps
I wore NATO in the early days of my military service. I learned quickly that in highly active environments, NATO straps stain from sweat and collect dead skin that you have to clean regularly or it starts itch and smell. I'm sure for casual wear, it's not much of a problem, but my experience left me a bit tainted.
That said, a soft rubber strap warms up to the skin and secures the watch nicely in place. Original Seiko straps used a rubber that was quite hard and not so comfortable. I don't know about modern Seiko rubber, but hopefully they use better compounds today.
My recommendation would be to find a quality rubber strap, especially if you're very active or expose it to water. If not, even a nice leather strap would work.
So that's my two cents worth. Good luck with your decisions and be sure to share photos!
Modern Seiko straps are now from Silicon, they fit much better than rubber and feeel so much better :D again longevity may be a problem being silicon but Seiko always seem to make their products last long :) [nt]
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Your comments remind me of a story
Told to me by a neighbor who works for NOAA (Naval Oceanographic and Atmospheric Agency). He had been to all 7 oceans in 15 years by ship, and his Seiko diver needed a service.
Plus, the strap was truly disgusting. I asked if I could replace it, and he said,
“Ok, but save it. That was hand-sewn for me by one of my assistants, using the tail of a strap from my binoculars. The original Seiko rubber strap broke in the middle of the Indian Ocean”.
I put it in my ultrasound cleaner for a couple hours and you wouldn’t believe the gunk that came out of that nylon strap.
Cheers,
Cazalea
Plus, the strap was truly disgusting. I asked if I could replace it, and he said,
“Ok, but save it. That was hand-sewn for me by one of my assistants, using the tail of a strap from my binoculars. The original Seiko rubber strap broke in the middle of the Indian Ocean”.
I put it in my ultrasound cleaner for a couple hours and you wouldn’t believe the gunk that came out of that nylon strap.
Cheers,
Cazalea
Proving my point!
That said, I love my circa 1985 Seiko “Arnies,” Come to think of it, I had an Army buddy who lost his Arnie on a military parachute jump. Not sure what happened, but I never jumped with mine after that.
Cool!
I’d take a look at phenomenato!
Btw, any hint on when and where will this be on sale?
Thanks
Flavio
Great
The Seiko turtle is the best to me, and this black turtle is just awesome.
All the best
Alex
All the best
Alex
Thanks Alex
It’s my first Seiko and the cheapest watch that I think I have ever bought !
You're welcome.
Putting aside the price it’s a great quality Watch, I just have two Seiko’s and trust me is amazingly accurate and resistant brand. Enjoy it in health.
All the best
Alex.
All the best
Alex.
First time poster here...
I picked up a Darth Turtle last week. I have a Cindy's black seat belt NATO on the way for it. Also a Black.Ops MM Strap.
