Uncle Seiko rocks

I just bought one, the newer version has an improved buckle so it lies flatter against the strap. Overall, worth the extra money over the $15 version I first had (that was hard plastic, this is rubber). It could be improved if it came with two keepers, mainly to keep the strap flat and because it is long (I have a 7.25" wrist) there is a lot of strap end left over to have to use one keeper on. I actually modded mine by using the two black plastic keepers from my cheep tropic strap instead of the single keeper included with the Uncle Seiko, and this version is a win for me.

I recently picked up the Uncle Seiko Tropic and already have the Uncle Seiko Waffle and WatchGecko Tropic. In addition to what has already been said below, I also find that the buckle on the Uncle Seiko Tropic doesn't lie flat on the wrist. It does lie flat on the Waffle however. I had to do the hot water treatment on both my Uncle Seiko straps to put a curve into the stiffer rubber. The WatchGecko is more supple and compliant and does not require a break-in. The Uncle Seiko buckle and strap does look more authentic however. The fact that the Uncle Seiko straps accommodate fatty spring bars typical for Seiko divers is what tips the scale in its favor as I use these on my Seiko diver. I use the WatchGecko on my non-Seiko watches.

Where's that time machine so I can go back to 1982 when I threw out a box of 200 of these straps because they weren't selling. Who knew?

Definitely getting one now. Thanks Bruce

The blue looks so great Bruce! Glad it made it to you safely. Thank you for all your very well put videos

Love em! Gonna order a 20 and a 22 myself , thx Bruce

Cool review Bruce, but I would love to have a bunch of these awesome straps for my divers. However, it seems like most manufacturers tend to forget the little guys when making straps. They’re just way too long for the 6.5”ish wrists. Especially, Seiko straps. I NEED 105x70mm length straps...please!

Yeah, I like the tropic style pattern a lot more than the waffle pattern. Great to hear about larger Seiko spring bar accommodation.

Hey Bruce Are these properly vulcanized as the original tropics or do they attract dust like the cheaper ones? cheers

these are very good, if not the best tropic straps.

The Dan Henry 1970 compressor comes with a beautiful comfortable tropic strap..

Is this soft rubber like the newer V2 of all the other Uncle Seiko straps?

I do like it much

How's about a comparison to the Oris tropic? Got my Oris 65 40mm on the bracelet, & looking for a good tropic but think the OEM a bit pricy!

Bruce, would the 20mm size work on the Oris even though it has larger spring bar holes? I'd rather not pay 100 bucks for the Oris strap if I can get this for 40.

Hi Bruce, does the strap also taper down to the buckle? or is just the other part of the strap tapering? thanks!

You know the buckle is kinda of odd. The pin falls through sometimes! I got the 19mm for the SLA017 and it looks so sickkk

Is the dial on that seiko black or blue? I cant tell.

Does anyone know if the 20mm tappers to 18mm or 16mm? I can't find that info anywhere.

wish it came in a blue

These are nice. I got a short glimpse of those yesterday over at Spencer Klein's channel. What we now need is someone who makes period authentic bracelets. And racing tropics, finally. Any tips?

Bruce, I want your honest opinion. How to they compare with the Oris 65 tropic strap - Quality? Texture? Feel?

thinking about putting one of these on my Sinn 104 . . .

Is this real rubber like the original Tropic strap?

Just ordered the uncle seiko tropic for an incoming sbdc051. Hope the keeper wont slide around like on the waffle i had. I also ordered the watchgecko tropic whic is natural nbr rubber made by bonetto cinturini!!!!

I bought one based on your recommendations and like the pattern but it has the worst cheap buckle with poor craftsmanship and horrendous finish... IMHO, it's not worth the $40

Bruce are these as supple as the Oris straps?

They look super long :-(