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14 April 2022, 06:13 AM | #1 |
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The keeper on my Seiko 009 bracelet fell apart
I would say it was five years old. Never exposed to extreme conditions. Two little plastic parts on the underside of the keeper just fell off. Has it happened to others? Does the strap just have a limited life?
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14 April 2022, 06:21 AM | #2 |
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Looks like heat-related degrading in the elastomer/rubber compound.
When I lived in Miami this happened over time with exposure to sun, ocean, and heat when left in the car. Wasn’t a Seiko but another brand’s rubber band. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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14 April 2022, 08:01 AM | #3 |
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I think a common problem with rubber straps. Not an expert in rubber, but i assume quality of the rubber could be suspected in this issue. May have been one reason Seiko changed to silicon straps and metal keepers.
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14 April 2022, 09:37 AM | #4 |
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Is that the original strap? I know it's Seiko flat-vent style (I wear my 009 on a similar Geckota strap), but I thought the 009 came on a Z22. Yours look like a DAL1BP, if it is Seiko.
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They don't last forever. Had a few of those rubber straps before I switched it out for an Uncle Seiko steel bracelet.
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14 April 2022, 11:05 AM | #6 |
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Upon relection, I think this one was originally on a SKX 173.
The band is about 5 years old. Never exposed to extreme heat or cold, never swam with it, spent some time in a drawer, some time in a watch box. Just disintegrated today. One piece fell off, then another a few minutes later. It is an original Seiko strap. Says Seiko on it, has a tsunami logo, doubt it’s a fake.
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This one should more comfortable and long lasting. Same style as yours.
http://www.uncleseiko.com/collection...-strap-20-22mm
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Thank you for your kind advice!
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I took a look at my SKX173 and it is on the Uncle Seiko strap that you recommended. It is very comfortable. I change straps and bracelets for entertainment value. It’s like getting a new watch, but less expensive. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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14 April 2022, 10:58 PM | #12 |
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I'm sorry to see that, what a shame. Agree that those types of straps for any watch brand don't last forever. Many factors and variables come into play, but it's why for me I'm typically all about bracelets.
Hope you're able to get it resolved soon and continue enjoying this piece. |
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Just get it replaced. They are not expensive to begin with.
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Did so.
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I remember the is happening to my timex rubber straps as a kid / young adult. Just the nature of the material. I second uncle seiko rubber straps - I have a few and they are great, and durable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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