Strapcode - The Best Way to Upgrade Your Seiko

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Upgrading my Seiko Marine Master with Strapcode Bracelets. I have both the Super-O as well as the Angus-J!
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@kofiofosu9051 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I think you’re the first diver that I’ve seen reviewing these bracelets.

@mr.ethings1545 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Not a lot of people dive with their watches anymore, most just use the timer on their dive computers. Even less use Strapcodes! Love my strapcodes but actually recently just put the original strap back on for fun and am actually really liking it!

@patrickmilbank4105 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice video it’s good to c different bracelets on these dive watches great stuff very enjoyable 👍

@mr.ethings1545 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the comment! I just had to make a video for these bracelets as I truly believe they elevate the watch!

@philjackson3016 2 ай бұрын

Uncle Seiko definately deserve a shout

@nejcn 2 жыл бұрын

Hey. I love your modded Turtle. I have the same Padi Turtle and bracelet and i ordered same mods. :) Thanks for giving me great idea!

@mr.ethings1545 2 жыл бұрын

No problem!!! Ya I really like how even something small as using a stainless steel bezel insert really changes the feel of the watch! Goodluck with your modding!

@garethliversedge8407 2 жыл бұрын

Great video mate, just picked up a SLA21 as well, as some who owns omega, Tudor and breitling I have to say that the quality of this watch is phenomenal. The lume is on par maybe even better than my omega PO. Have to say I prefer the Seiko clasp over the strapcode due to the micro adjustment options for daily wear to help get the perfect size.

@mr.ethings1545 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your purchase! Yes to be honest I love the oyster style bracelet but one day I decided to just put the original strap on just to switch it up and the original bracelet and clasp has grown on me. And just the adjustment and fit on the Seiko clasp is better.

@pulsionsmecaniques5574 3 жыл бұрын

Only 146 subscribers are you kidding me ? You deserve way more than this. Great video. I'm torn between the Jubilee and the Super Engineer for my SLA023. Regarding the clasp, I'll definetely get the same as you even thought I'm not a diver 😂

@mr.ethings1545 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your comment! I really appreciate it! Ive been busy with work lately but will try to upload more videos soon! My vote is definitly for the jubilee. The design is elegant and timeless while the solid links still feel very substantial. The Engineer on the other had has a very brutalist design. Also the Jubilee has better end links. One last thing, that can be a pro or a con (i like it) is with the jubiee on it looks like a classic SKX on Steroids!

@pulsionsmecaniques5574 3 жыл бұрын

@@mr.ethings1545 oh you have some good points. But unfortunately you made me order both 😇😇 Have a great day !

@mr.ethings1545 3 жыл бұрын

@@pulsionsmecaniques5574 Im sure you wont be disappointed! One justification that I gave myself when I also bought 2 strapcodes, was that its cheaper to change the straps than to buy a new watch hahahh!

@1968jpy 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video on the Strapcode bracelets. I have a Strapcode angus jubilee bracelet on my Orient Triton and a Strapcode 3D super oyster bracelet on my SKX009.

@mr.ethings1545 2 жыл бұрын

nice I hope you are enjoying the strapcodes as much as I am!!

@68roadster Жыл бұрын

I put a strapcode on my skx seiko and my orient ray, love them!!!

@mr.ethings1545 10 ай бұрын

really nice quality stuff from strap coat, I just wished they could get their bracelets to match the DLC coating on the Seiko steel.

@ganck1147 4 ай бұрын

I purchased a Boyer O for my turtle & hv been happy with it. Now thinking of getting another strapcode for my Samurai as well….

@TheCcmarine 2 жыл бұрын

The Super J looks great on the MM👍

@mr.ethings1545 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I think it looks great too! But to be honest, recently I have switched back the original Seiko strap just for fun. I must say I like the endlinks on the original bracelet much more than the strapcode endlinks

@jackochainsaw 5 ай бұрын

Those safety clasps on some watches, can work their way open (my Orient supplied one was useless). So it's not a bad thing that the Strapcode clasps are missing them.

@andrewts2067 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such an in-depth analysis! It helped me decide on which clasp to choose. I have a smaller wrist too and don't wanna end up with an unwearable clasp. By the way, if you still happen to have both, which one has a longer non-flexible part? In the video it looks like the strapcode one is a tad shorter

@mr.ethings1545 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! You mean which one has the longer non-flexible part of the clasp? So there is not actually a straight forward answer to this. The Seiko (Original) Clasp and a small clasp body, meaning you will need more links on the bracelet to fit the same wrist size as the StrapCode BUT the divers extension under the Seiko Clasp is a lot longer so it extends past the clasp resulting in a non-flexible part long than the Stapcode clasp. But since the divers extension is under the actual links of the bracelet you done see it and in fact it has a built in curve to it making it wear quite nicely. In the end, they are both comfortable. The Strapcode clasp is larger but it is also built from milled stainless steel. The seiko clast uses a lot of stamped metal but has a longer extension! Hope that was able to answer your question!

@andrewts2067 2 жыл бұрын

@@mr.ethings1545 I mean the overall length of a clasp including the folding part when it's closed with closed extention. I think, you answered my question in your reply, thank you

@mr.ethings1545 2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewts2067 Ahhh then yes the strapcode is smaller. Glad I was able to help, feel free to ask any more questions!

@ph69jbl 3 жыл бұрын

Exaclty the comparisons i was looking for :) i have ti decide between the super o and angus j. Like em both. I noticed a different clasp available on strapcode site with a closing filp on the clasp. Looks smaller but I like the look of the clasp you have. Weight wise, can you please compare the weight of the oem with the super o and angus j (just the bracelets adjusted on your wrist size)? Thanks!!

@mr.ethings1545 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Razvan! Thank you for stopping by, I am glad you got some useful information from the video, I don't have a scale that can measure the weights of the bracelets, but the strapcode bradelets are heavier. I find that to be a good thing as it balances the heavy case of the watch as it acts as as counter weight. The clasp that I have is the divers extension clasp. You can buy it seperately or you can buy it bundled with the strap from strapcodes website! The standard (smaller) clasp does not have a dive extension.

@mr.ethings1545 3 жыл бұрын

www.strapcode.com/collections/replacement-band-for-seiko-mm300/products/metal-ss-bcl17-b055

@mr.ethings1545 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe it is a sign that the Super O can be bought with the divers extension clasp but the Angus J does not!

@ericfreutel8240 Жыл бұрын

Great review. Thank you! 😊

@mr.ethings1545 Жыл бұрын

thank you very much!

@frankwood5111 2 жыл бұрын

Mr E, this video is a huge help, but I’m still having trouble deciding between the ratcheting clasp and a safety fold over clasp w/no divers extension like your skx. I just bought a turtle specifically for diving and I was curious to know, how necessary is the divers extension for diving? I noticed your skx007 doesn’t have an extension, or am I mistaken? I wish the ratcheting clasp also had a fold over latch! Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks!

@mr.ethings1545 2 жыл бұрын

The seiko Turtle already has a divers extension on the stock clap, its either extended or not extended so its not as adjustable as a ratcheting claps. That being said I believe you can you the seiko clasp with the strapcode bracelet but you'll have to double check. I know it works that way with the MM300. If you are diving in tropical waters and are using a thinner wetsuit that you probably wont need a divers extention. In fact. the wetsuit and your wrist will actually shrink in size as you decent. I personally think its worth it to get the ratcheting clasp and never had any issues with the fact that it doesnt have a fold over latch and I have been on many dives with things rubbing against my clasp. The ratcheting extension is also useful outside of the water as you can loosen the watch on hot sweaty days without taking the watch off your wrist!

@frankwood5111 2 жыл бұрын

Good input! Thank you

@mr.ethings1545 2 жыл бұрын

@@frankwood5111 you're very welcome!

@wintermute8315 Жыл бұрын

Divers extensions are, from what I've heard, fairly useless.

@rondj1965 2 жыл бұрын

Really disappointed in my new Strapcode Super Angus bracelet for my new Turtle, I ordered a couple weeks ago. One of the endlinks springbar hole did not line up with the hole in the lug. It was off by almost an eighth of an inch. It was only one of the endlinks. I guess I should have sent it back, but heard they were not return friendly. I'll be trying Uncle Seiko in the future.

@mr.ethings1545 Жыл бұрын

I remember one of my springbar hold feeling a little tight, just thought my alignment was a little off but an 1/8 of an inch is hard to mistake. I am sorry to hear about your experience. I havent bought anything from them recently so not sure if their quality had dropped off or something. I see your comment is from 7 months ago! sorry about the late reply. I hope you were able to get a strap that you wanted!

@gilbertjuarezjr8183 3 жыл бұрын

You think the strapcode clasp is better than the Marine Masters I have a sumo with the strap code ratchet bracelet and been thinking about getting a marine Master clasp to put on my strap code what you think about that

@mr.ethings1545 3 жыл бұрын

The only place in which the MarineMaster clasp beats out the Strapcode divers extention clasp is in the length of its extension. But it is also a double edge sword, the longer extension allows it to extend over a dry suit but the long channel that houses the dive extension also makes a little less comfortable for small wrists. I don't do any cold water diving so I dont need the length extension of the stock clasp. So the strapcode really is a winner for me. Since the video I still have mine on the Angus Jubilee and really loving it! Thanks for stopping by the channel!

@gilbertjuarezjr8183 3 жыл бұрын

@@mr.ethings1545 thank u

@mr.ethings1545 3 жыл бұрын

@@gilbertjuarezjr8183 you're very welcome sir!

@jabudise 2 жыл бұрын

I like the Strapcode bracelets but there is a difference in the lug tip size to get them to fit especially with the Seiko turtles. The original Seiko is a 2.5mm spring bar with a 1.1mm tip. Strapcode uses a smaller diameter spring bar with a .7mm tip. I’m a bit concerned with the smaller tip wearing out the lug hole or the strength of the non Seiko spring bars. There is a reason Seiko uses the “fat boy” spring bars. I’m not sure why strapcode doesn’t make their end links with the same exact dimensions of the Seiko bracelets.

@MrD2108 2 жыл бұрын

I got the Strapcode Super Jubilee with their original springbars for over three years and nothing wrong happened for all this time, they are really solid.

@mr.ethings1545 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply. I have since sold my seiko turtle with the strapcode bracelet so I cannot say for sure but I believe the spring bars are interchangeable on the Seiko MarineMaster. I agree I like the fatter bars on the seiko for sure.

@giantcogsturn75 2 жыл бұрын

Thx

@mr.ethings1545 2 жыл бұрын

you welcome! I hope you enjoyed the video!

@chuckschillingvideos 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone loves to shit all over the stock standard bracelets - I think they're just fine and folks just like to disparage them because it's a Seiko and everyone feels somehow compelled to do so. I feel no such need. That said, the Strapcode bracelets are fantastic quality and allow you to keep your stock bracelet immaculate should the day ever come when you need to sell - since the bracelet is the watch component most likely to get dinged up in the daily wear of a watch, I see a good value in this.

@mr.ethings1545 3 жыл бұрын

Ya I don't think the stock bracelet is that bad as well. Personally, I think there is just something about "upgrading" your watch the way people want to add "upgrades" to their perfectly good cars (adding spoilers and exhaust etc.) Some may think its bad taste, but deep down inside there was a time when we liked the cars in Fast and the Furious. At least I did hahha

@Barnaby_bo 2 жыл бұрын

Please do a video on your modded Padi Turtle. Thanks

@mr.ethings1545 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to but I actually sold that watch recently. Feel free to ask me any questions and I'll do my best to answer them!

@Barnaby_bo 2 жыл бұрын

@@mr.ethings1545 did the sapphire crystal have clear ar coating or was it coloured?

@mr.ethings1545 2 жыл бұрын

@@Barnaby_bo mine had a clear AR coating on the underside of the crystal but I think you can fine some with the color tinted AR coating with single and double sided coatings. The Top Hat Domed Crystal looks cool but really distorted the edges of the hand making the watch less precise to read in my opinion. Not a deal breaker though

@dontbelieveeverythingyouth8173 3 жыл бұрын

These bracelets scratch the case of the watch, at least it did on my mm300.

@mr.ethings1545 3 жыл бұрын

oh, like inside the lugs? I don't question your experience because the edges of the endlinks on my Angus J brecelet are so sharp they literally cute my finger tip one time! Its unfortunate that your watch got scatched. I personally just use my watch as a tool watch so I'm not as aware of the scratches I collect as I probably should be. Thanks for checking out the video fellow marinemaster owner!

@clo2715 3 жыл бұрын

It scratched mine up in between the lugs.

@WilCr1 3 жыл бұрын

Would the oem seiko ratcheting clasp fit the strapcode J louis bracelet?

@mr.ethings1545 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it does! It was really nice of Strapcode to design it so that we could still use the original clast, though the original clasp will have diashield coating on it so it well be slightly darker than the Stainless Steel of the Strapcode

@edwards4409 2 жыл бұрын

Does it fit the flightmaster?

@mr.ethings1545 2 жыл бұрын

I dont think it does, it has specific endlinks. You can buy the bracelet with straight endlinks if you dont mind that look

@abefromansbigsausage 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video! However your opening title says “STAPCODE”

@mr.ethings1545 2 жыл бұрын

Oh noooooo hahhahah

@aldwinneilso7717 3 жыл бұрын

Hi man, can I know your wrist size?

@mr.ethings1545 3 жыл бұрын

sure! I have 6.5 inch wrists I think I took most of the links off to fit my wrists.

@fordhammie 2 жыл бұрын

I like it but I'm selling my Angus because I like the OEM weight more... 80.00 shipped.

@mr.ethings1545 2 жыл бұрын

Oh you mean you prefer the lighter weight of Stock bracelette more?

@fordhammie 2 жыл бұрын

@@mr.ethings1545 exactly! The strapcode bracelet is highend & looks gorgeous NO DOUBT but keep in mind that it's 30grams heavier than that of Seikos OEM bracelet. I will rock that bad boy if it doesn't sell though:)

@kartyk14 2 жыл бұрын

Seiko model???

@mr.ethings1545 2 жыл бұрын

The main watch in the video is a Seiko Marine Master 300 SBDX023!

@orvillefindley8117 3 жыл бұрын

I recently purchased a Orient kamasu. I was a little shocked to discover that the strapcode replacement bracelet for this watch here in the UK costs £180, which is well over 200 dollars. I believe this same bracelet in the US is around 60 - 70 dollars, or 50 - 60 pounds. I will never be buying a watch bracelet or strap that costs the same the watch. I would be very interested to know why strapcode believe their bracelet to be of the same value as my watch here in the UK ? But a quarter of the value in the US. Are their UK issue bracelets made of some superior materials that would justify such a huge increase in price ? Or is it actually the same bracelets being sold here but aimed at people with more money than sense ? I own a few watches but unfortunately for strapcode I will never be one of their customers. I would rather have no bracelet at all and tie my watch to a piece of string and call it a Orient kamasu pocket watch ! 😂

@mr.ethings1545 3 жыл бұрын

Woah, that is quite the markup, maybe because of import tax? but Honestly I dont know. This is from their website or is this possibly a Third party?

@orvillefindley8117 3 жыл бұрын

@@mr.ethings1545 That's not import tax. That's just someone believing we will pay anything in the UK. We are always expected to pay more for everything in the UK. But those prices for a watch bracelet are just ridiculous. It's a shame really as they could do well selling here. I wouldn't imagine many people here in the UK would be prepared to pay that amount for a watch bracelet unless it was a genuine top brand such a Rolex ect.

@mr.ethings1545 3 жыл бұрын

@@orvillefindley8117 sorry to hear that man. That is frustrating. I reached out to Strapcode before making this video to see if they wanted to collaborate or if I could get a discount code for you guys but then never even replied to my email. Hey at least the stock bracellet on the Kamasu already look really nice!

@orvillefindley8117 3 жыл бұрын

@@mr.ethings1545 That's life here in the UK. However watches and watch accessories are not much different to my other hobby which is fly fishing. A Sage fly rod costing £1000 dollars in the US would be £1000 or more here in the UK. As a result I became a fly fishing rod smuggler, looks like I'll soon be a watch bracelet smuggler. Risky business as I'm sure the penalties for smuggling watch bracelets are more severe than smuggling drugs ? 🤣

@mr.ethings1545 3 жыл бұрын

@@orvillefindley8117 hahha my lips are sealed! for a fee ;)

@lmadigan1971 9 ай бұрын

mm300 best looking but so sad its not comfotrable just way too heavy to use for ant time

@mr.ethings1545 8 ай бұрын

Really? I am not a big person with like 6 inch wrists and I don't find it too heavy. I even play tennis and run with the watch. If you get the chance to try one on for an extended period of time, I think you will be pleasantly surprised!

@MrD2108 4 ай бұрын

They change the names after they was sued by Rolex.

@user-fc2ug2ho4x 2 ай бұрын

Bracelet st steel very very bad it's heavy and snatch the hair of hand .... I like rubber and polyurethane ❤❤❤❤ Silicone good but stuck on skin badly way .... Thanks

@markharcourt2214 Ай бұрын

Stop over thinking things , and trying to validate strap-code

@jmw77 Жыл бұрын

False. Their quality sucks. And how about you go check out their return policy. They don’t make it easy.

@mr.ethings1545 Жыл бұрын

Oh no I am sorry to hear you didn't have a good experience with them

@jmw77 Жыл бұрын

@@mr.ethings1545 thank you for your kindness, I’m still dealing with them not giving me my refund. They received my package on August 19 I know because I had the tracking number. But because I threw out my receipt with the tracking number after I saw it arrived. They are now requiring me to give them the tracking number so they can check if it arrived… idk who is running this returns support but they have no idea what they are doing. I basically just gave them $165 as a donation.

@mr.ethings1545 Жыл бұрын

@@jmw77 I never had to deal with their customer service before, I hope that this is not the norm and you eventually reach a timely satisfying conclusion