SEIKO22mm Jubilee Watch Band - Stainless Steel- for Models Diver SKX007, SKX009, SKX171, SKX173, SKX175 Cal.7S26

Justo lo que necesitaba para mi reloj de coleccion Seiko.

I bought a seiko skx007 shortly after finding out that they are becoming discontinued. The particular watch I bought came on the stock rubber band, which is AWESOME in its own right, but soon after I wanted the jubilee. This fits my watch like it was made for it!!! Guess why? It WAS made for it. The end links line up seamlessly and fit the radius of the case perfectly. I mean just perfectly. Some complain about the bracelet rattle or that it has hollow end links and folded center links blah blah blah. Rolex made their bracelets the same way for almost 40 years. The hollow end links and center links keep the weight down which is a big plus when your watch has 22mm lugs. Your watch is probably 42mm plus and after wearing my Seiko on the stock rubber, several NATO straps and this Jubilee, I can easily say the jubilee is the most comfortable. Also this bracelet is around $35. I'm not saying dirt cheap, but certainly in the world of watches this is a wonderful deal especially to be a name brand Seiko product.I wear mine daily to work. I work metal fabrication so this bracelet has seen a lot of heavy welding, grinding and installation. The combination of brushed outer and polished center links really hide scratches well and overall I struggle to say anything negative about the jubilee. Some are familar with the "jubilee stretch". This bracelet looks a little stretched when you first get it but that's how it was made. Just try it out as it is surprisingly comfortable and the "stretch" allows the bracelet to better follow your arms movement.I attached some photos after months of use.

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I had to buy extra spring pins (around $7 USD). to make this watch compatible with my Casio Duro watch.The second shoulder on the pin tips are wider than normal, which keeps the pins from seating into the case securely. Before I understood the problem, I had the jubilee band pop open twice as I was wearing the watch. I could have lost my watch either time but luckily didn't.The spring pins that worked for me have the description "Seiko Original Spring Bar Pins Stainless Steel Divers Attaching Watch Bands 22 MM Thickness Set of 2". They have thinner tips and the spring bar barrel fits pretty snugly into the band's end links. Note that if there is any jingle noise where the spring pins are, you can remove it with needle nose pliers. First wrap the plier tips in tape to prevent leaving visible scratches on the band's end links. Then put the spring bars in place and carefully squeeze the band's end link to fit around the spring bar, right in the center of the spring bar. It takes just a few minutes and only needs to be done once.

I purchased this Seiko Jubilee-Style bracelet as an alternative band to use with my Seiko SKX009, that originally came with a rubber strap..The round ends fit perfectly to the shape of the watch.The links are solid and the variation in polishing and brushing of the links is gorgeous. The inside links having a highly polished finish while the outside links having a brushed finish. The sides/edge of the outside links again have the high polish used on the inside links.The clasp not exactly high end, but is better than average and has a fold over bar to make it a little more secure.Overall, this Seiko Jubilee-Style 22mm band is also very well constructed.Other reviewers may have noted that the band is a bit noisy, which it is. I frankly love that character that the "noisiness" adds to the strap.Lastly, in my opinion, is one of the most comfortable metal bracelets out there....regardless of price.In closing, I fully realize that there are better replacement bracelets for your Seiko skx. I heard that they are less noisy, the clasp is more high end and have sturdier (read heavier) links. For a while, I was on the ropes on deciding what to get. I do not regret at all going for this less expensive option. It may be less superior than other Seiko skx replacement bands that are out there, but this oem Seiko band replacement has a lot of character and works just fine for me. I highly recommend.

I wouldn't touch this strap with a 10ft pole. First day I had it on, it started out nice. It looked great with the watch. Later in the day I was at the grocery store and I reached to open the door in the freezer aisle. The watch strap literally fell apart as I reached and the spring pin that holds the watch to the band flung off into oblivion and my Seiko dropped to the ground and smashed the glass casing. I'm extremely upset, as this was a gift from someone who recently passed away and now its smashed because the strap basically bursted and the spring pin flew off. I trusted this strap to hold on to this watch that I hold close to my heart. Literally, all I did was reach for a freezer door to open it. I wasn't even applying any type of flexing or pressure to it at all. I will most definitely be returning this and I highly suggest that you avoid this strap.