Strap Recommendation for SKX171

[DrSheldonCooper]

Hi guys. Recently dug out my skx171 from the cupboard. I thought it was missing and so glad I found it. But sadly, the strap broke because the rubber sort of "melted". Been about a year alr in the cupboard. Anyone can recommend a place to get a replacement strap? Would be good if it's possible to get the same design. However, other recommendations which go well with this watch are also welcome! Not looking for a metal strap though.

Many thanks for any help!



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[lunarin79]

imo, any 22mm leather strap will match with the classic 171

[DrSheldonCooper]

imo, any 22mm leather strap will match with the classic 171

Thanks for the reco. Is there any place that you guys would recommend with a good selection of straps? Sorry I'm quite the newbie here. Don't want to get chopped.

Anyway, I'm a little apprehensive about leather straps cause I'm a pretty sweaty guy. Leather straps will smell if it gets into contact with sweat too often right?

[Poison]

Try K2.

[fireal]

can try a nato/zulu.. also will smell one if sweat... but at least can wash and dry

[leonmike]

ISOFRAN would b nice !!!!!

[fireal]

ISOFRAN would b nice !!!!!

the strap will cost almost as much as the watch

[funky_banana]

I personally prefer the flat vent strap then the normal ones


nt sure if k2 still have then if not can always get at thong sai I suppose

[big-e-294]

I personally prefer the flat vent strap then the normal ones


nt sure if k2 still have then if not can always get at thong sai I suppose

K2 has these OEM flat vented straps that are much softer feel than the original Seiko flat vented straps.
you could give those a try.

alternatively, you can try those maratac elite styled straps.

[funky_banana]

K2 has these OEM flat vented straps that are much softer feel than the original Seiko flat vented straps.
you could give those a try.

alternatively, you can try those maratac elite styled straps.

yea, the OEM that K2 sells are actually quite comfy.
i have one black maratac elite with orange stitching but no longer wearing as the strap was a bit long. think small wrist can forget about wearing them. and they are quite comfortable to wear too.

another one would be the normal kevlar strap?

[seiko siao]

I personally prefer the flat vent strap then the normal ones


nt sure if k2 still have then if not can always get at thong sai I suppose

K2 has these OEM flat vented straps that are much softer feel than the original Seiko flat vented straps.
you could give those a try.

alternatively, you can try those maratac elite styled straps.

Just went to K2, mr goh do have the flat vent strap and the Seiko normal rubber strap in stock.

[DrSheldonCooper]

Many thanks for the recommendations! The flat vent strap and maratac elite styled straps both look great on the 171! Will make a trip to K2 when I'm free to change the strap. May I know what's the max price I should be paying for either of these 2 straps? Still a student so really I hope I don't overpay for it. Hopefully they're under $50.

Thanks for the suggestion on the nato and zulu but it's not really the style i'm looking for.

Anyway some of the nicks look really familiar you guys are from edmw seiko club right? I bought this watch off one of the seiko guys in that thread as well. But I can't for the life of me remember his nick.

[lunarin79]

yes, most of us were from edmw before we migrated here

[DrSheldonCooper]

I personally prefer the flat vent strap then the normal ones


nt sure if k2 still have then if not can always get at thong sai I suppose

K2 has these OEM flat vented straps that are much softer feel than the original Seiko flat vented straps.
you could give those a try.

alternatively, you can try those maratac elite styled straps.

Thanks for these 2 suggestions. I googled the maratec styled straps as well and I really like them also.

Can you shed some light on the prices of these 2? I hope I don't overpay for them. Or is K2 generally safe for newbies as well?

[CoolieND]

Don't worry if your name Robert, Mr. Goh's reputation is darned good. No idea on pricing, but can't think they're going to be that expensive.

[DrSheldonCooper]

Don't worry if your name Robert, Mr. Goh's reputation is darned good. No idea on pricing, but can't think they're going to be that expensive.

Thanks a lot. I will probably go down on Mon or Tues after lunch. =)

[funky_banana]

I don't think k2 have the maratac elite strap. you can get them in eBay or online shops such as broadarrow.net where I got mine

Howard(iirc his name) from broadarrow is a nice chap. his response is quick and shipping time is reasonable. think his pricing wouldn't cost more than $50 for sure.

for goh price is definitely reasonable

[kuang89]

bencoolen has plenty of shops selling straps..go sure sure have wat u want

[seiko siao]

bencoolen has plenty of shops selling straps..go sure sure have wat u want

the problem with their straps there is the wider ur lug width, the more expensive it gets.

not like K2 or even twinkle 18mm to 28mm straps all same price.

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[DrSheldonCooper]

Hi guys. I went to change to the Flat Vented strap already. Thanks for the recommendation. Was expecting it to be a lot more expensive. Haha.

Look what I picked up along the way!



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