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Giving Perlon Another Chance : Armilla Perlon Sports Review
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4 жыл бұрынAnother Thank You to Armilla for gifting the straps to the channel.
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So a quick one for you today. Perhaps too quick, but should give you a good idea of What to expect with Armilla’s new Perlon Straps.
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@Aggnog 4 жыл бұрын
So I made an order from here after watching this, it's been 4 days and I've received no confirmation of them even being sent yet. They might be high quality, but from what I understand it's a one-man company so if you want something quick this isn't the place.
@RelativeTime 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry, that's something I think I mentioned in a previous video and forgot to include it in this one. More because Andrei is based out of Romania and with everything going on might be effected by shipping delays. If your concerned send Andrei an email, usually hes pretty good about responding right away. I can't change the video, but I'll sticky this post for others to see.
@Aggnog 4 жыл бұрын
@@RelativeTime Hi, an update on this. As much as I'd like I can't really hide my disappointment. Initially I ordered a perlon but forgot to use the channel code, and requested by email to cancel it right after, this was on Aug21, then I made a second order of 8pack natos instead. I received no confirmation or response on anything and finally yesterday on the 27 I asked on facebook live chat for both of them to be cancelled so I can get something else. After all this today on the 28 I received emails that both orders were shipped, neither my email or messages on the facebook page have even been seen or responded to. Overall the customer service gets a 0/10 from me, but hopefully the quality is good enough for the above-average price.
@RelativeTime 4 жыл бұрын
@@Aggnog Hopefully he gets back to you and can work something out. I haven't talked to him for about a month, but I think he's always gotten back to me within a few days. let me know how it turns out.
@kennylee84 2 жыл бұрын
@@RelativeTime Hi, I know this is an old video but I just wanna share my experience with Armilla. I placed an order on 22 Aug, but still didn't receive any update on shipping as of today (16 Sep). In between, I also emailed and sent messages to them on Facebook, but totally no response. I can't help but wonder if they are still in operation.
@RelativeTime 2 жыл бұрын
@@kennylee84 thanks for mentioning this. Supposedly they are still running. I know they have bee having supply issues with the pandemic. But the last time I heard from them (1.5 months ago), they said everything was getting back to normal. Evidently not. That's very disappointing. Did you order leather straps or Perlons from them?
@JRMoore 4 жыл бұрын
Good video length imo. Enough to give me a good idea of what each strap would look like on watches I own, no time wasted on "padding"
@f1hotrod527 2 жыл бұрын
The red burgundy on the SRPE is amazing.
@daveh5625 4 жыл бұрын
In Arizona it is hard to wear leather cause you sweat too much, i like leather. So, all these other straps help in the heat, I wear leather out for dinner or winter here..
@andreaiacolina 4 жыл бұрын
I've never loved the look of perlon straps, but I will give a chance to these by Armilla, because every strap I bought from Andrei was simply amazing. And, as you said, the colors are awesome!
@unsortedjournal896 4 жыл бұрын
Those look sweet! I've been wearing a blue perlon from Crown & Buckle on my Seiko Zen Garden. Great look for summer!
@Peter-2704 4 жыл бұрын
Shane. I've had one of these for a while and they wear in nicely. I wear the green on my Sarb033 and although it looks like a thin strap it holds up really well. If Andrei wants to improve the strap I'd ask him for a buckle pin with a more rounded end profile. I think it would help to find its way through the material weave.
@Dizzywind 4 жыл бұрын
Have you tried the WatchStewart minimalist elastic straps? They are my go to for hot summer days. They are comfortable and offered in a variety of colors. I would describe them as a French paratrooper style using premium materials. If they get dirty from sweat or dirt they can be easily cleaned up in the sink with a bit of soapy water and a rinse. These feel more comfortable than perlon to me because they are softer and, more flexible. I own six of them now in various colors and widths. Longevity has been excellent and after months of constant use they still look new with zero fraying or discernible wear. I would recommend black for a first color.
@RelativeTime 4 жыл бұрын
Love the Watch Steward Strap, by far my favorite elastic strap. I have 4 and used them a few times on the channel, but haven't recently. instagram.com/p/B0oNHBCnIyb/ Guess I just have too many straps to pick through now.
@gorenyc 4 жыл бұрын
just ordered the ron burgundy for my SRPE! i've enjoyed my EULIT perlon on divers (the OG in perlon), but these armilla's give off such a casual cool, retro vibe.
@davidlloydjones752 4 жыл бұрын
I'd always found 'Perlon' straps a bit underwhelming on wrist, but happened to pair one up with the right watch this summer, and hay, bingo!, a complete revelation. I'd always much preferred a double-pass on a one-piece strap, but bought a Vario single-pass Cordura recently, off the back of my one-piece epiphany, and I'm slowly getting a taste for the things.😀
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 4 жыл бұрын
I'd call that orange one a 'Tiger Orange' personally. As for other straps, I currently loving my MN style ones I picked up from AliExpress. I was so impressed with them I did a dedicated video, which I've not done before for any straps.
@RelativeTime 4 жыл бұрын
I've only ever ordered one MN style off Ali, and wasn't happy with it. Mostly because it said it was supposed to be a 20, and showed up as a 21mm. So never really used it. I'll have to see which store you used. Have you tried anything from the Watch Steward. So far those are my favorite elastic straps.
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 4 жыл бұрын
@@RelativeTime I ordered from two different stores, just to see if there was any difference between them. The links to both are in the video description. No I've not ordered anything from Watch Steward before. I'll have to take a look.
@gyrovague 3 жыл бұрын
I've been wondering if a perlon nato could rip one's arm off in a wilderness fall. Quite sturdy stuff!
@brucecameron7172 4 жыл бұрын
Shane again thanks for a straight up honest review. I live in far north Queensland Australia I have untold leather and canvas straps unsuitable during summer months maybe ill try perlon thank you mate
@notmac1853 4 жыл бұрын
I wasn't crazy about Perlon either until I saw the ones you had in the first few seconds of the video. Nuts!
@mariog7213 4 жыл бұрын
I recently got my first perlon. It was a 25 dollar blue perlon strap I found on amazon that specifically went for my Seiko cocktail ice blue which I think looks great. I think there are certain catches that look great on them but it’s a case by case thing as opposed to other types of straps that are more versatile across different styles of watches
@WatchUP69MrRangeman 4 жыл бұрын
The Hammy with the blue for me :)) Nice clean review my friend... you really show this side with such detail... so here's is my random comment for this time, but remember I'm watching all your videos :) Have a Armila weekend... sounds interesting hey :-P
@RelativeTime 4 жыл бұрын
As always thanks. I'm a bit behind on your channel and need to catch up. Was vising family for a few weeks and just got back. What free time I had I was trying to edit a few new videos on an Ipad. Surprisingly not a bad using it.
@WatchUP69MrRangeman 4 жыл бұрын
@@RelativeTime Buddy, don't stress to watch me... friendship is plenty for me, and I know time is more relative with what you have left in a day... not sure that made sense but sounded good LML :-P
@vonbee 4 жыл бұрын
Hey, boss. I am a watch collector and I have to say your reviews are the best I have seen on KZfaq. Other channels might review $10,000 watches but if there’s something you don’t like about a watch you tell us exactly why you don’t like it. The other channels tend not to do that. Even if you’re guessing on something you let us know it’s a guess. I appreciate that.
@chrispenn715 4 жыл бұрын
The blue really suits the Hamilton - I'm not usually a fan of the Khaki King, but it looks great with that strap.
@bastieniezzi6539 4 жыл бұрын
That blue strap colour looks great 👍👍. Thanks Shane.
@eronavbj 4 жыл бұрын
I've always preferred perlon to natos, primarily because I see no reason for the doubling up of the strap under the watch, making it sit even higher. (A zulu does not do this.) So combining the perlon AS a nato is, to me, counterproductive. The true advantage to perlon is the ability to fasten it anywhere along the band, thus insuring a perfect fit.
@stevefox8605 4 жыл бұрын
Do like perlon, can be adjusted exactly to fit. Not sure why I'd want it as a nato, prefer the low profile. Cheers 👍🏻
@RelativeTime 4 жыл бұрын
The Nato configuration helped with one thing I never liked about perlon. That they were so thin that sometimes the watch slid around the strap when I was putting it on / off. This way the second loop keeps it in place, and overall still pretty thin.
@mrjasonrowland 4 жыл бұрын
Love the Vario but I can’t do perlon. It reminds me of those horrible skinny ties made out of fabric from the 1980’s with the squared end. Thanks for another well done video.
@RelativeTime 4 жыл бұрын
Oh man, I forgot about those.
@dude28405 4 жыл бұрын
I’m not really a pro lawn guy but they look decent quality they should be for that price
@RelativeTime 4 жыл бұрын
Pro Lawn? Got to love auto-correct mistakes. 😎
@cappy2282 Жыл бұрын
I'm enjoying the NATO straps but I wanna try Perlon straps
@Andrew-J316 4 жыл бұрын
Totally agree! Not a big Perlon fan, but do love they way they look. Maybe it's just too thin for me. During hot weather I seem to prefer steel bracelets.
@RelativeTime 4 жыл бұрын
Only issue I have with bracelets in summer is that my wrist swells with the humidity. So it can go from loose to too tight at times. Which is one reason I've come to love diver's extension clasps for on the fly adjustments.
@Andrew-J316 4 жыл бұрын
Relative Time I don’t seem to have that problem too much but fair enough reason. 👍
@allenjanes5976 4 жыл бұрын
That khaki king though, holy smokes!!
@scottlisson7055 4 жыл бұрын
Another good one, Shane. I’m a bracelet and NATO guy, but this was an interesting review.
@RelativeTime 4 жыл бұрын
Pretty nice for what they are, but I still prefer a nato or leather.
@jpwphotographicstudio3891 4 жыл бұрын
Try the original Eulit Perlon the Panama they do is excellent... Particularly good for divers as they dry in minutes.
@RelativeTime 4 жыл бұрын
Just ordered one. I'll give it a try.
@zelphx 4 жыл бұрын
GO SOONERS!!!
@edf2953 4 жыл бұрын
Very nice review of the Armila Perlon straps which I watched with much interest as I’m in the market for a couple of new straps for my Hamilton Khaki King with the Champagne/Silver Dial. You helped me decide to pull the plug on the Khaki King when you responded to my message a while back. Thanks again for your input. Maybe it was the lighting, but the dial on your Khaki King looks more silverish in the video when it’s paired with the blue Armila Perlon. Do you agree with that assumption? I tend to like the Champagne look of the Khaki King dial. Anyway, I’d appreciate your thoughts as to which Armila Perlon’s would go well with my Khaki King. I’m looking at the Green, the Burnt Orange and perhaps the Blue Perlon. Do you mind sharing your thoughts? Thanks so much...Ed
@righton1 4 жыл бұрын
I can’t seem to find any Perkins here in Canada for some reason. Not without paying a hefty price to order from the states.
@RelativeTime 4 жыл бұрын
Perkins or Perlons? Perkins occasionally has some good pie.
@righton1 4 жыл бұрын
Relative Time hahaha. I didn’t even notice the Perkins. But Perlons is what I meant and I almost left the auto correct to Perkins again.
@gbuvb5021 3 жыл бұрын
How do you cut it shorter and seal?
@daveh5625 4 жыл бұрын
Another nice video and introduction to perlon... thanks
@aussie8114 3 жыл бұрын
I want a stretchy perlon.
@yaeger 4 жыл бұрын
Anyone know of two piece perlon with leather back? August Berg has one but they don't sell straps separately.
@RelativeTime 4 жыл бұрын
I don't think I've seen those before. Kind of curious how that works, but can't tell from the picture. Do they have set holes for the leather?
@CanadianBeachcomber 4 жыл бұрын
I had never considered wearing a watch on a Perlon strap so I am wondering what types/styles of watch are most likely to work well. BTW what is that bronze watch with the Cronos logo?
@RelativeTime 4 жыл бұрын
I think they are best used with casual and dress watches. It's a brand off Aliexpress, and I should have the review out in a few days. The brand used to be called "lugyou", but another channel helped them into re-branding to Chronos. Overall a pretty impressive 62mas homage.
@CanadianBeachcomber 4 жыл бұрын
Relative Time - thank you for the information and I will be watching out for the review.
@edwardgreenaway1808 4 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Steel or leather maybe a NATO
@haping1 3 жыл бұрын
I ordered a 4 pack Perlon and Nato straps, but waiting for more than a months now. After several e-mails still no answer about whrn I van expect anything ( straps or money back). Did you had to wait solong Shane?
@RelativeTime 3 жыл бұрын
Well I know Armilla got hit hard with the pendemac. Had some issues getting supplies in, which caused some massive delays late last year. Although I talked to them about a month ago and they told me they were back up and running. They are even sending me some of their new leather strap designs to check out. So I’m not sure what’s going on. My guess would be they are having issues getting the perlon and natos in, but they should still be responding to you. Otherwise that’s horrible customer service. Try sending them a message on Facebook and instagram. Just to make sure your email isn’t getting auto-flagged. The straps really are great, and generally they are worth waiting a little bit for. But not if they aren’t getting back to you. Let me know what happens. If you give up on them check out the new sharkfin pattern straps from Blushark. Not quite the same as the perlon, but they have a cool texture. I should have a video out on them in a few weeks.
@haping1 2 жыл бұрын
@@RelativeTime Hi Shane, Thanks for your response. I tried Instagram and left a message on FB and several on Messagner, but no response what so ever. Little hope that I'll ever see my remaining 3 straps or money back ;( Never experienced this before... Looking out for you video on Blushark straps ;)
@RelativeTime 2 жыл бұрын
@@haping1 Sorry to hear that, but thanks for letting me know. I was hoping they would get their act together but guess not. The blushark video is out by the way. They are in the states at least and should be shipping without any issues. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p6yjqsWbzqmRaH0.html
@Br0ns0n 4 жыл бұрын
Perlons look good but my experience has been that they look kind of fuzzy and raggedy in very short order. They just don't hold up. If there was a durable perlon. I'd be all about it.
@RelativeTime 4 жыл бұрын
That's something I might have to look into. Maybe a long term test of these and try out a more expensive version.
@Br0ns0n 4 жыл бұрын
@@RelativeTime A buddy of mine has a band made of paracord for his field watch that looks pretty cool. Kind of has that perlon look...sorta.
@HVG67 4 жыл бұрын
Let's agree on one thing: these "perlon straps" do not at at all resemble classic perlon straps. Classic perlon straps need to look and feel flimsy. That's the whole point. They are supposed to be super lightweight. If you hold up a perlon band to the light, you can see through them. That's classic perlon. These look like a seat belt. A nice seat belt, but nevertheless nothing like classic perlon. These are too solid looking...
@Peter-2704 4 жыл бұрын
I have these Perlons and in reality they are very lightweight but don't necessarily look it in photos. They are thinner than my traditional perlons and the hardware is good.
@HVG67 4 жыл бұрын
@@Peter-2704 good to know. I associate perlon with the see through quality my own 70's perlon watchbands had. Based on the video close-ups Shane did, they still look thicker than those. Don't get me wrong; they look good but the weave definitely is not classic perlon.
@Peter-2704 4 жыл бұрын
No definitely different. I have seen the daylight through them and to be fair to him Andrei markets them as Sports Perlon which would show that they are not a typical perlon 👍
@SilverSergeant 4 жыл бұрын
I prefer single straps to NATO straps. I have even permanently converted some.....FWIW.
@HVG67 4 жыл бұрын
"Single strap": let's call them 'Zulu straps' m'kay?
@mt24Carson 4 жыл бұрын
Nice review. Go Horns Go! #HookEm
@bking12762 4 жыл бұрын
Perlon works well with lighter weight watches.
@brinx8634 4 жыл бұрын
Good review, Shane. I still don't like perlon.
@davidyohanespauluskondi6191 4 жыл бұрын
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@77cjam 4 жыл бұрын
Never wear anything other than leather or metal. Never liked NATO straps or Perlon. Just don't like how they look on a watch, especially NATO. But like watches everything is always down to personal choice. If you are happy with your watch and strap, that's all that matters
@LajosKormos. 4 жыл бұрын
the brand name wrong in the title, it is double L
@RelativeTime 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me know. I actually wrote up the title and description while in the car on a road trip. Not the most conducive conditions for writing.
@LajosKormos. 4 жыл бұрын
@@RelativeTime yes, very true. once i met a sales manager, he used to write complete e-mails following trucks on highways. and no, that time there was no adaptive cruise control
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