Great tip, R0gue - T4S! :) [nt]

Jul 18, 2017,09:49 AM
 

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Enough has been written...

 
 By: Ambos : July 16th, 2017-05:31
Let photos speak: Changed the comfy though very glossy silicon to a vintage rubber tropical strap. The 19mm width is not so easy for replacements/ alternatives. On below's shot you can spot the uneven sides of the hour markers, testimony of the embossed m...  

Great pics! Thank you for these.

 
 By: nafetS : July 16th, 2017-06:02
Makes me think about this watch.

Don't think too long

 
 By: Ambos : July 17th, 2017-07:38
They seem to sell like hot cakes ;o)

Congratulations, once again.

 
 By: Luis6 : July 16th, 2017-06:07
The watch on rubber tropical strap looks even better than on the OEM one.

Thank you [nt]

 
 By: Ambos : July 17th, 2017-07:38

Wow this one is really becoming a Purists favorite. Great photos

 
 By: descartes1 : July 16th, 2017-06:26
The tropic strap looks fantastic and is faithful to the original. I have one ordered and on the way.

Thanks for photos - really highlight how good it is

 
 By: jml_watches : July 16th, 2017-10:16
I'm even impressed with the embossed markers - that they can achieve such a sharp edge to them. Cheers JML

Yes, agree!

 
 By: Ambos : July 17th, 2017-07:40
Seen other embossed dials before, but then on much smaller scale and less high...

Wonderful photos, thank you!

 
 By: RabidManatee : July 16th, 2017-13:55
Mine says hello... and could someone here post or message me with a source for a nice Tropic strap? I'm intrigued. Thanks! ...  

Nice tropic strap!

 
 By: Greenwatch : July 17th, 2017-01:27
I ordered one yesterday and it is on its way. Thanks for sharing the pics, the 017 is lovely!

NOS vs. New Tropics

 
 By: r0gue : July 17th, 2017-02:58
Note that the true old-stock Tropics all seem to have curved lugs (as did the ones I once owned). You'll need flat lugged straps for this, so the $35 modern silicone should be fine. I'm using one on mine, and it's nearly as nice as the original NOS. The N... 

Awesome photos! T4S and congrats :)

 
 By: travelller : July 18th, 2017-09:46
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Fantastic shot! [nt]

 
 By: Ambos : July 18th, 2017-18:44

Lug width

 
 By: ripper444 : August 3rd, 2017-06:47
What's the lug width for this model? I wonder if it's the same as for the general population sbdc051

Very Good Build Quality

 
 By: benlee338 : August 3rd, 2017-08:25
As these closeup pics shows, consider it isn't Grand Seiko. I am actually very much interested in another Seiko diving watch, the MM300.