OrientMiLTAT Watch Band compatible with Seiko Orient Mako II, Ray II, 22mm Super-O Boyer Solid Screw-Links
B**N
Great bracelet. Tricky to install. Similar to Long Island, but pricier.
The bracelet looks great and fits well with the included spring bars. I installed it on my blue Ray 2. Installation was a bit tricky as the bar ends fit tightly around the case. Ideally, for this, you want to use spring bar tweezers that depress both sides simultaneously, because there's no wiggle room. I used a regular spring bar tool, where you do one end at a time, and it took about a good 15-20 mins. It looks and feels great and comfortable. I really love the taper from 22mm to 18mm - looks nicer and is way more comfortable.The stock one goes from 22mm to 20mm. There are 6 micro-adjustment holes on the clasp, which I think is a bit excessive and makes the clasp longer. I think 3 or 4 holes would be plenty. Unless you're constantly sharing your watch with multiple people, I don't think you need 6. But some may like this. The Long Island bracelet has 3. The bracelet uses screw instead of push pins to hold links together. A small flathead screwdriver of around 1.5mm or a bit smaller should work. This is much easier to work on than pins. Installing the bracelet on the case might be easier if you separate the end links from the bracelet, as the first link screw can be removed.Everything is milled and there are no stamped parts. As someone mentioned, the clasp when closing pricks the skin a little. Not sure if they're all made like that.Overall it's a great replacement for the stock bracelet, although a bit pricey for what it is, when Long Island has a very similar milled Oyster bracelet for $59.99.
C**C
Outstanding bracelet for my 1st gen Orient Ray
I have been wearing my Orient Ray for about 12 years and the bracelet has always been the weak point. The stamped end links were loose and noisy. They have obviously survived for 12 years with a lot of wear so that's a testament to their durability but the solid endlinks in this MilTat are fantastic. The bracelet is heavy, solid and fits perfectly into my watch lugs. It was EXTREMELY difficult to get the pins in, but perhaps I just need to learn a technique. To my surprise, the clasp is milled, not stamped like the OEM bracelet making it heavier, more durable and higher quality. All in all, for the price paid, this bracelet is an incredible value for the money. If you have an Orient Ray, buy this bracelet now!
P**R
A worthy upgrade.
I bought this for my black Orient Mako II and couldn't be happier. Although the stock bracelet isn't bad it was just a bit jangly and it had a pressed metal coast and hollow endlinks. This is a solid oyster bracelet with solid endlinks and nice thick links with screws for an easily adjustable fit. The finishing is also nicer than stock with even brushing on the top and a high polish on the sides of the links. My only problem in installing it was the provided spring bars were slightly larger than the lug holes and would not go in. Fortunately, I had a box full of sting bars so, finding a pair to fit was easy. I enjoy wearing my Mako even more since I got the Super Oyster.
A**G
Much better than stock bracelet, but can pinch your wrist when you close the clasp
It looks and works much better than the bracelet my Ray 2 came with, but if I'm not careful when I close the clasp, it sometimes pinches my skin, does not feel good. But as long as I can keep that from happening, the feel is great.
B**G
Uncomfortable
To start off with the positives, this bracelet is solid steel with solid end links and 6 micro adjustments and the spring bars are thick and look solid. It fit the orient watch I bought it for with no issues so far, but it is probably the least comfortable watch bracelet I have ever used. Sharp edges and it will seek out your arm hair with extreme prejudice. You will feel it catching hairs as slip it over your hand, and I'm not super hairy. It is definitely not worth the money. Unfortunately, I bought three strapcode bracelets for three different watches, all in different styles. Similar complaints for each one. I was swayed by so many positive reviews, but now I'm thinking they were just paid to leave positive feedback.
J**D
An upgrade worth the money
Worthwhile upgrade. Better than the stock band in almost every way. Better look, better feel, easier to size with screw in bars, and more finely adjustable. Mine doesn’t match perfectly with the curve of the watch case, but you have to look VERY closely to notice and the rest of the improvements more than make up for this slight imperfection.
D**8
Pricey but worth it
Fit my Orient watch perfectly. It wasn't easy to install on my watch but when it clicked in, it was perfect. Solid construction, better than the original watchband.Definitely an upgrade. Solid ends that connect to the watch. Thicker pins. Easy to adjust the length with the screws in lieu of pins.Love it.
G**L
Too expensive for the quality
The media could not be loaded. I was very excited to change the bracelet since the original of the watch has hollow terminals and makes a lot of noise. This Miltat was supposedly of better quality. The surprise that took me when placing it because no matter how hard I tried, it did not fit the final link to the watch as it should, since it came defective from the factory and left a space between the link and the watch case. What a disappointment, and the worst thing was the price I paid for it. In my opinion it is not worth what it costs
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