Last month I bought a 2 piece Rhino band for my new Seiko SKX173. I got the band from Howard at WESTCOASTIME. The band fits my 7" wrist like it was made for it, and it feels great. Howard was very nice to work with and I will buy more Rhino bands from him in the future. If you need a strap for your watch, Rhino is the way to go!
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2 Piece Rhino Band For Seiko SKX173
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) Awesome strap!
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Ditto - the only slightly annoying thing for me was the tendency of the band to get looser when wet, making the watch flop all over the wrist. But once I learned to get it adjusted just right this is not such a problem.
Ps: You know it's time to give the band a wash when saying hello to a friends dog and it all but ignored you to sniff your watchband. :barf:
Ps: You know it's time to give the band a wash when saying hello to a friends dog and it all but ignored you to sniff your watchband. :barf:
Cougar Allen
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Just like any other cloth that you wear next to your skin, ya gotta wash it once in a while. They're machine washable.
My problem is a couple of years ago I suddenly started getting a rash from a nylon strap unless I wash it every day (and can't wear leather at all, even for an hour) so I'm forced to use a rubber strap. I think most people could wear a nylon strap at least a week, though. Buy two....
My problem is a couple of years ago I suddenly started getting a rash from a nylon strap unless I wash it every day (and can't wear leather at all, even for an hour) so I'm forced to use a rubber strap. I think most people could wear a nylon strap at least a week, though. Buy two....
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It also helps to wash your wrist more than once or twice a month.Chiro75 said:
..Hi Chiro75-
The whole problem of "strap stink" is something with which watch fans have wrestled for years. The traditional wisdom is to simply stick with a metal bracelet that can be immersed in lukewarm water and scrubbed clean with mild soap. Humidity, temperature, and body composition leads to a finite service life for many different strap materials.
Soaking leather will drastically reduce its lifespan and contributes to an even stinkier band in the short-term. If you prefer leather, try to swap between different watches so the leather can completely evaporate between sessions. The inside can also be treated with corn starch to soak away oils and smell. Be especially gentle with crocodile bands, which are generally found on the dressiest of watches.
The other option is to go with the newer kevlar bands, which look a tad nicer than nylon or rubber and can also be soaked n' soaped. They are very durable and are available in a wide variety of colors. Good luck with your search.
~ Blue Jays ~
The whole problem of "strap stink" is something with which watch fans have wrestled for years. The traditional wisdom is to simply stick with a metal bracelet that can be immersed in lukewarm water and scrubbed clean with mild soap. Humidity, temperature, and body composition leads to a finite service life for many different strap materials.
Soaking leather will drastically reduce its lifespan and contributes to an even stinkier band in the short-term. If you prefer leather, try to swap between different watches so the leather can completely evaporate between sessions. The inside can also be treated with corn starch to soak away oils and smell. Be especially gentle with crocodile bands, which are generally found on the dressiest of watches.
The other option is to go with the newer kevlar bands, which look a tad nicer than nylon or rubber and can also be soaked n' soaped. They are very durable and are available in a wide variety of colors. Good luck with your search.
~ Blue Jays ~