What time is it? Watches and horology

Here’s an example of a nice Bonetto Cinturini one (Zuludiver rebrand them) with no-decompression limits for extra desk diving authenticity...

https://www.watchgecko.com/zuludiver-286-italian-rubber-waterproof-watch-strap

They sell a few different ones under “rubber straps (Italian)”. The 284 is the classic 6309 “turtle” style.

Just checked Strapcode and they do a few SKX bracelets with ratchet buckles for wetsuit use:

https://www.strapcode.com/collections/replacement-band-for-seiko-skx007/products/metal-ss-bcl17-b010

Stock jubilee doesn't have an extension.. I have a Zulu diver strap, but it's too big for normal use so have never worn it. Might be a bit of a faff swapping it out.. although maybe just need to take a beach watch and then something else to wear normally :-)

Just edited my post above... Strapcode do a couple of nice brushed oyster bracelets with ratchet extensions to fit the SKX007.

$95.. a bit pricey.. the watch isn't worth much more.. I don't think my zulu has decompression limits.. which could make all the difference :-)

Would this work??

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32862634889.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.16.157965614Vl3nP&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0%2Csearchweb201602_10_10065_10130_10068_10547_319_317_10548_10696_10192_10190_453_10084_454_10083_10618_10307_10820_10301_10821_10303_537_536_10059_10884_10887_321_322_10103%2Csearchweb201603_52%2CppcSwitch_0&algo_expid=fe974ee8-8b62-4eb0-9bc6-0209e96f9cc8-2&algo_pvid=fe974ee8-8b62-4eb0-9bc6-0209e96f9cc8&transAbTest=ae803_4

No, it’s 20mm for a start (SKX007 are 22mm lug width) and I would assume no end links would fit unless they are specifically stated as designed for the SKX007/009.

On top of that I have no idea how reliable any particular generic Chinese bracelet would be - could be amazing, could be awful. No telling from the pics.

Speaking of Seiko and zuludiver straps, new watch day for me... an awesome birthday gift from my big brother @Regal
Cupcake to diffuse macho wristshot.

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@inchpincher @regal so cute you guys

Watching the Saturn V launch on NASA's YouTube channel is making me cry that I don't yet have a Speedmaster.

I will not rest until everyone I know owns a Turtle.

I keep flipping between a Turtle and a Tuna.
Then I buy neither.
And eye up another G Shock.
And remember I want a Turtle.
Repeat.

I would quite like a Tuna. Unfortunately the nicest ones are also the most expensive.

Get a monster.

Good shout actually.

I saw the new ones in the Seiko Boutique, they look good.

they look good.

This being the reason that they don't deserve the monster name.

Yours looks better than mine FFS

Obvs I'm supposed to hate Amazon but whatever.

Prime Day sale + $10 off voucher because I spent $10 the other day in Whole Foods means I just paid $80 for this. Bargains.

US gets all the best deals.

Just looked here and it's $212.98 plus tax.

Can ship one across the border!

It's a cracking watch. Definitely a contender for best dive watch <£500

As in actual watch to dive with

Tempting....

Steinhart Ti 500

Probably a bit close to my SKX009, although given how terribly it keeps time, I'd probably go for the citizen given the chance again.
If I go for another 'affordable watch', I'd be tempted by one of these.

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At least you're not in the UK. I checked Amazon UK and it's £205! PM me if ya feel like nabbing one. Or anything that's cheaper here.