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4.5
Hi. I recently updated my trusty, 10 year old, Seiko SKX-007 with the UX-03 strap from Crafter Blue and I am quite pleased with the results. The matte black, smoothly finished band, is pliable and quickly adapted to the curves of my wrist. It is a comfortable strap to wear and I think that it looks great on my “007”.As noted in the product description, the band is made with “FKM rubber”. This identifier was new to me so, a few minutes of web research (thank you, Wikipedia) revealed that “FKM” is a man-made material (originally created by DuPont) that is highly resistant to chemicals and can withstand high temperatures. Simply put, it is a high tech material that, today, is used to create critical parts in multiple industries. It was an interesting and worthwhile read ….Both the band and buckle have been thoughtfully designed and carefully made. The inclusion of two strap catchers is welcome plus because, together, they keep there band both neat and secure. The buckle is satin finished and conforms perfectly to the curvature of the band. The buckle is solidly made and is secured with a screw on one side. I mention this because I own other watches with buckles that incorporate screws and they can become loose over time. It’s not a problem, but is something to check on over time.The takeaway: This watch band from Crafter Blue is smartly designed, is comfortable to wear and simply looks great.I absolutely love Crafter Blue watch straps. I feel like they are always the best in class and don't show signs of wear easily.I love this one because it can fit a lot of different watches. Many of their straps are designed for a particular Seiko or Rolex model. But this one being straight end allows you to wear it on pretty much any watch with the given lug size. And the straps are obviously high quality.Can you get a similar strap for less than Amazon's current price of $80? Yes, of course you can. There are straps available at a wide range of prices going down as low as $5 and up to hundreds and hundreds of dollars. But this is a nice, trustworthy brand that will make your watch look better.Highly recommended!!!I put this band on an old Timex Expedition, and it fits just fine and feels comfortable. It it fully adjustable and does not stick to my skin when I perspire. It has no noticeable scent, and the stainless steel buckles are heavy duty. I usually go through a leather band about every other year, so I hope this band holds up much better. You will receive the two straps and the two spring-loaded pins to attach the band to the watch. However, you will not receive a small tool to assist your attaching the bands to the watch. Recommended with only that small reservation (you'd think with an $80 band they could chip in a small, rigid tool)--La correa es de excelente calidad, muy suave, cómoda y fácil de montar al reloj. Viene con certificado de garantía, un estuche plástico muy práctico y unos pasadores de repuesto, algo que me parece excelente. Se pueden conseguir otras correas de goma más baratas pero en mi opinión esta justifica plenamente su costo. La recomiendo.
