Thanks so much for the vid!! I have been contemplating about some changes to my Seiko dark manta, and I actually ordered a metal band and a blue nato strap for it- so it’s like right out of my mind👌🏻😊. Now I just need to watch a good bands/straps change tutorial vid..
funny thing is the manta ray model year save the ocean was the ONLY model that came with a sapphire crystal for the entire lineup. all the other ones after was only hardlex. and a single watch from before.
Thanks! Great video, really appreciate you taking the time to show how versatile the watch is with different straps. My only concern with the Crafter Blue straps is thst they come with standard tip spring bars. These are smaller than the tips on the Seiko fat bars ( I believe they are 0.8mm tips versus Seiko 1.1mm tips). That means that the tips wobble around inside the lug holes and can eventually wear the lug hole in your watch larger over time. I try to look for straps/ bracelets that have the ability to take the Seiko 2.5mm fat bars, so I know the tips will be correct. Someone like UncleSeiko makes sure the holes in their rubber straps accommodate the correct spring bars. The Strapcode Hexad can take 2.5mm fat bars, although my experience with their bracelets is that the spring bars provided have smaller tips so I swap them out for genuine Seiko fat bars (same 2.5mm but just fatter tips that fot correctly in the Seiko diver lug holes).
Those are good points and always something to consider with Seiko divers. The larger lug holes allow for a much sturdier fit provided you're using the right spring bars, but also makes it tricky when swapping out different straps! I can't remember, actually, if I swapped out the spring bars that came with the Crafter Blue. I'll need to check on that. One of the positives with that strap though, is that because the curved end fit is so precise and snug, it at least partially alleviates the wobble that you'd get with a spring bar that wasn't as fat as the standard Seiko ones. But certainly, as you say, normal sized spring bars are not idea.
I currently have my Dark Manta Samurai on the hexad, but I kindof don't like it. A black rubber band makes the blue look incredible, whereas the hexad steel makes the dark blue look a bit bland. I also have the white waffle Samurai, which I can't help think is perfect for black rubber bands. So I guess I have no other choice but to buy another Samurai which works better with the hexad. Or alternatively I might gold plate the hexad bracelet and a samurai case and build myself something cool.
Thank you for showing the different straps. I just bought the dark manta ray turtle. Which I love. It comes on that blue rubber band. But I think that blue dark Navy NATO that you showed makes it pop so much nicer. Even better than the original rubber bracelet it came on. Also I find that this rubber band is not as comfortable as I would like. I would think that the NATO band would be even more comfortable. What do you think ?? 🤔 Ray
I do think that the original blue rubber strap it comes on is quite comfortable, but I agree that the navy nato looks amazing. Probably even better. I was not expecting that but am very pleasantly surprised! I bet the turtle is a stunner as well 👍🏻
@@froesei thank you for your reply. Do you like the samurai better than the turtle ?? That navy blue NATO just makes the dial pop. Where the rubber band is more of a muted gray blue. In person did the NATO look better to you than the rubber band?
@@wed265 I really like the blue colour of the included rubber strap. It's a great match for the dial, but definitely not a navy colour like the nato. Can't comment on the Turtle because I've never owned it!
thanks, is this model available on silicone strap only? It's a little strange that the brighter blue manta ray version is available on the factory bracelet and this one is not.
Thanks 🙏 I bought mine with the bracelet but thinking about buying a rubber strap. I really like the watch a better movement at the price would have been nice .
Definitely nice to have the option to throw on the rubber strap sometimes, although I'll be honest I rarely do. Not with this watch, at least. It just seems to suit the bracelet best. As for the movement, I've been surprised how reliable and accurate it is. Longer power reserve would be nice, but beyond that I have no complaints.
@@froesei Thanks for the super helpful advice. I never thought of looking through countless websites selling knockoffs to find one very specific band that he already owns and knows where to purchase. I mean he does run a channel about watches so figured he’d be happy to share so info.
I try to respond to every comment, including yours. My blue silicone strap came with my watch, so I actually don't know where you would buy it separately. But by all means, feel free to continue to behave like a jackass and express your dissatisfaction with this free content that no one is forcing you to watch.
@@froesei I didn’t even realize that you were the same person who ran the channel which is why I called you “he”. I thought you were some random dude but my bad for not noticing that. Good luck with your channel.
Sorry if my response was harsh, and I should have picked up that distinction from the way you worded your message. And I was being sincere with my initial reply, my guess is if you do some searching you'll find an authentic version of the strap. Hope you find what you're looking for.
Hi , can you tell me exactly what the Hexad bracelet is jubilee? Trying to Oder from a uk website and struggling to see which one it is ,many thanks Paul
@@paulmousley2634 Hi there. No, the Hexad bracelet is not Jubilee style. It's closer to an oyster style. Here's the link: www.strapcode.com/products/metal-ss-bcl20-b066
@@froesei hi thanks ,really helpful video for the Seiko part of my collection … hope I can find it in the UK .. not always easy to get it posted to the UK Thanks again great video
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the color on this watch makes it an absolute strap monster
Nice work. I think I am going to get the Hexad. Mine came with the blue silicon strap, but i just want it to look a little fancier.
Excellent choice.
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Navy blue or black blue is the best strap color for this watch. I wish the stock one was much darker.
Thanks so much for the vid!! I have been contemplating about some changes to my Seiko dark manta, and I actually ordered a metal band and a blue nato strap for it- so it’s like right out of my mind👌🏻😊. Now I just need to watch a good bands/straps change tutorial vid..
Hi keinan, can you share to me where to buy the metal strap for this watch
@@rjulianto1 I ordered from Long Island Watches
funny thing is the manta ray model year save the ocean was the ONLY model that came with a sapphire crystal for the entire lineup. all the other ones after was only hardlex. and a single watch from before.
true
Thanks! Great video, really appreciate you taking the time to show how versatile the watch is with different straps. My only concern with the Crafter Blue straps is thst they come with standard tip spring bars. These are smaller than the tips on the Seiko fat bars ( I believe they are 0.8mm tips versus Seiko 1.1mm tips). That means that the tips wobble around inside the lug holes and can eventually wear the lug hole in your watch larger over time. I try to look for straps/ bracelets that have the ability to take the Seiko 2.5mm fat bars, so I know the tips will be correct. Someone like UncleSeiko makes sure the holes in their rubber straps accommodate the correct spring bars. The Strapcode Hexad can take 2.5mm fat bars, although my experience with their bracelets is that the spring bars provided have smaller tips so I swap them out for genuine Seiko fat bars (same 2.5mm but just fatter tips that fot correctly in the Seiko diver lug holes).
Those are good points and always something to consider with Seiko divers. The larger lug holes allow for a much sturdier fit provided you're using the right spring bars, but also makes it tricky when swapping out different straps! I can't remember, actually, if I swapped out the spring bars that came with the Crafter Blue. I'll need to check on that. One of the positives with that strap though, is that because the curved end fit is so precise and snug, it at least partially alleviates the wobble that you'd get with a spring bar that wasn't as fat as the standard Seiko ones. But certainly, as you say, normal sized spring bars are not idea.
I currently have my Dark Manta Samurai on the hexad, but I kindof don't like it. A black rubber band makes the blue look incredible, whereas the hexad steel makes the dark blue look a bit bland.
I also have the white waffle Samurai, which I can't help think is perfect for black rubber bands.
So I guess I have no other choice but to buy another Samurai which works better with the hexad. Or alternatively I might gold plate the hexad bracelet and a samurai case and build myself something cool.
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Thank you for showing the different straps. I just bought the dark manta ray turtle. Which I love. It comes on that blue rubber band. But I think that blue dark Navy NATO that you showed makes it pop so much nicer. Even better than the original rubber bracelet it came on. Also I find that this rubber band is not as comfortable as I would like. I would think that the NATO band would be even more comfortable. What do you think ?? 🤔 Ray
I do think that the original blue rubber strap it comes on is quite comfortable, but I agree that the navy nato looks amazing. Probably even better. I was not expecting that but am very pleasantly surprised! I bet the turtle is a stunner as well 👍🏻
@@froesei thank you for your reply. Do you like the samurai better than the turtle ?? That navy blue NATO just makes the dial pop. Where the rubber band is more of a muted gray blue. In person did the NATO look better to you than the rubber band?
@@wed265 I really like the blue colour of the included rubber strap. It's a great match for the dial, but definitely not a navy colour like the nato. Can't comment on the Turtle because I've never owned it!
thanks, is this model available on silicone strap only? It's a little strange that the brighter blue manta ray version is available on the factory bracelet and this one is not.
Thanks 🙏
I bought mine with the bracelet but thinking about buying a rubber strap. I really like the watch a better movement at the price would have been nice .
Definitely nice to have the option to throw on the rubber strap sometimes, although I'll be honest I rarely do. Not with this watch, at least. It just seems to suit the bracelet best. As for the movement, I've been surprised how reliable and accurate it is. Longer power reserve would be nice, but beyond that I have no complaints.
Been looking forward to it!
They all look awesome! How large is your wrist again?
Glad you enjoyed it! My wrist is 6.75-7 inches, depending on temperature.
@@froesei Thank you! Will pick this up for summer :)
Go for it, you will absolutely not regret it!
Does any 22 seiko rubber strap fit this?
Difference between the K and J for these watches?
I believe the the only difference is the J is made in Japan, and the K is made in their other facilities...in Malaysia, I believe.
is it Samurai and King Turtle strap are the same size?
No the Sumo lug width is 20mm, Samurai (not turtle), is 22mm.
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Do you know where I could buy the blue Seiko silicon strap?
I think if you look online you could probably find it. Google is your friend.
@@froesei Thanks for the super helpful advice. I never thought of looking through countless websites selling knockoffs to find one very specific band that he already owns and knows where to purchase. I mean he does run a channel about watches so figured he’d be happy to share so info.
I try to respond to every comment, including yours. My blue silicone strap came with my watch, so I actually don't know where you would buy it separately. But by all means, feel free to continue to behave like a jackass and express your dissatisfaction with this free content that no one is forcing you to watch.
@@froesei I didn’t even realize that you were the same person who ran the channel which is why I called you “he”. I thought you were some random dude but my bad for not noticing that. Good luck with your channel.
Sorry if my response was harsh, and I should have picked up that distinction from the way you worded your message. And I was being sincere with my initial reply, my guess is if you do some searching you'll find an authentic version of the strap. Hope you find what you're looking for.
Ola amigo. Qual o nome do modelo da primeira pulseira apresentada em aço?
Onde poderia encontrar para adquirir?
Tambem to querendo saber onde comprar a pulseira de aço kkk so achei a preta de couro no brasil
can you tell me the design name of the steel watch band?
It's a bracelet made by Strapcode
Thanks for doing this. Is there any hexagon shaped straps that suit?
Hey there, no problem! Not sure what you mean by hexagon shaped straps though?
Hi , can you tell me exactly what the Hexad bracelet is jubilee? Trying to Oder from a uk website and struggling to see which one it is ,many thanks Paul
@@paulmousley2634 Hi there. No, the Hexad bracelet is not Jubilee style. It's closer to an oyster style. Here's the link: www.strapcode.com/products/metal-ss-bcl20-b066
@@froesei hi thanks ,really helpful video for the Seiko part of my collection … hope I can find it in the UK .. not always easy to get it posted to the UK
Thanks again great video
You're welcome and thank you for the kind words. Glad it was helpful and good luck!
The strap for samurai 20mm or 22mm ?
22
Do you have a model/product number for the Strapcode Hexad? Id love to get the same exact bracelet.
www.strapcode.com/products/metal-ss-bcl20-b066
I put this on my seiko samurai,
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You dont like seiko srpe33
I'm sure it's a great watch! I actually was not able to see either version in person, and just preferred the option of the darker dial.
@@froesei what do you think about this watch??
Can you please tell me what kind of bracelet you have on your watch? I really like it, do you know where to buy it? What is this bracelet? Regards
Yes, it's the Hexad bracelet by Strapcode. If you Google it you can easily find their website and order it.
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