Anyone have experience with these?

[JParm]

Never heard of Crafter Blue, but they look similar to RubberB straps (I have one for my Black Bay) and seem to be built specifically for Samurais, Sumos and Turtles.

I'm thinking about purchasing for my SRPC93; does anyone have one or can anyone add insight? Thanks!

[Do0ver]

I purchased a Crafter Blue for my Tudor GMT and i’ve Grown to hate it. Worn it for approximate a month. I have been in the ocean and pool a lot (primary reason for buying a rubber band). It’s gotten really stiff. I find the band to be long (6 1/2 wrist) which means I have to move the extra metal clasp around to the wrist bone. Uncomfortable and snags on stuff all the time. I’m extremely disappointed with it. No way it’s worth $70!

I am wearing a $10 band from amazon right now on a similar model as pictured above and couldn’t be more happy. Have to be careful because Seiko spring bars are a different size than most but, this is my beater watch. It’s heald up fine for 6 months of heavy duty activity: mountain biking, pool, ocean, whatever.

[august1410]

I've been very happy with my Uncle Seiko purchases. I'm probably no help in this thread, but that's just my two cents.

[Soarer]

I have been very happy with my CB strap which I got for my SKX Pepsi. The best rubber strap I've bought for my Seiko. Fits very well to the case, very comfy on my wrist. My Isofrane has been relegated to the drawer.

[Do0ver]

Originally Posted by Soarer

I have been very happy with my CB strap which I got for my SKX Pepsi. The best rubber strap I've bought for my Seiko. Fits very well to the case, very comfy on my wrist. My Isofrane has been relegated to the drawer.

I do agree with this point. Fits well to the case

[JParm]

Originally Posted by Do0ver

I purchased a Crafter Blue for my Tudor GMT and i’ve Grown to hate it. Worn it for approximate a month. I have been in the ocean and pool a lot (primary reason for buying a rubber band). It’s gotten really stiff. I find the band to be long (6 1/2 wrist) which means I have to move the extra metal clasp around to the wrist bone. Uncomfortable and snags on stuff all the time. I’m extremely disappointed with it. No way it’s worth $70!

I am wearing a $10 band from amazon right now on a similar model as pictured above and couldn’t be more happy. Have to be careful because Seiko spring bars are a different size than most but, this is my beater watch. It’s heald up fine for 6 months of heavy duty activity: mountain biking, pool, ocean, whatever.

Yeah, that's kind of why I wanted to go rubber - for water activities. It's unfortunate to hear that it hasn't held up well; I might just go the cheap rubber route then. Thanks for your input!

[scarlet knight]

I like my Crafter Blue very much. Have a blue one incoming for a Pepsi Turtle.


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[toxicavenger]

I have owned (now) 4 CB rubber straps for my Seiko's and I did not like any of them. But they do work for some.

[JParm]

Originally Posted by toxicavenger

I have owned (now) 4 CB rubber straps for my Seiko's and I did not like any of them. But they do work for some.

2nd person to say that they don't like the product; looks like I should definitely look elsewhere. Thanks!