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TimeTechTalk.com > Time Tech Talk > Straps and Watch Accessories > New Maratac Composits for a Trio of 1000M Divers |
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JDBuckwell 3T WIS 
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Never could wrap my brain around the logic of expensive leather on a chunky tool diver, and rubber on a warm day is not pretty, unless you're under water for most of it... but these Maratc Composite Straps are light, comfortable, inexpensive, and dive-ready. A nice solution in my book.   Love how the blue stitching compliments the hour hand of my BaliHa'i... love this frick'n watch! |
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Nabco 3T WIS 
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Those look great JD  |
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IanM 3T WIS 
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Dang they look pretty, and I agree with you about the cool look on the BH. What about comfort, JD - do they wrap arounmd the wrist, or are they a bit stiff and starchy? Beautiful pickups, good sir! IanM hand6.gif |
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JDBuckwell 3T WIS
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IanM wrote:Dang they look pretty, and I agree with you about the cool look on the BH. What about comfort, JD - do they wrap arounmd the wrist, or are they a bit stiff and starchy? They are extremely comfortable—not stiff at all. A good trick for "break-in" fit is to give them a good folding bend at about an inch from the bar end (the end closest to the watch case) which will give a natural curved fit around your wrist. Do this before installation so you don't stress the bars. |
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smith1792 3T WIS 
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Not so great for large wrists though. I also found the two (2) I have to fit a little loose. They kinda wiggle and "snap." Stu |
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JDBuckwell 3T WIS
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smith1792 wrote:Not so great for large wrists though. I also found the two (2) I have to fit a little loose. They kinda wiggle and "snap." What brand straps are you sporting and how large are your wrists? The straps I've posted above are Maratac from The Military Watch Resource, which have a solid fit on my 7 3/4" wrist with 5 additional holes to expand from. |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Your straps and the decision to match them up to your watches are excellent, JD. hand6.gif I am partial to that Balihai of yours. Something really great about those hands. Have you tried mixing up the straps? Like for the Balihai, use the blue stitched strap for the buckle end and the orange stitched strap for the strap point. Those 2 colors (blue and orange stitches) will then pick up the 2 hands of the Balihai. |
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JDBuckwell 3T WIS
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bigrustypig wrote:Your straps and the decision to match them up to your watches are excellent, JD. hand6.gif I am partial to that Balihai of yours. Something really great about those hands. That is an excellent idea!  |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS 
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VERY cool indeed, great looking straps... love the watches too I would liek to see the blue stich strasp on the Barracuda and Orange Stitch strrap on the BH! I gotta get me one of the orange one for my Sea Angler, I think it'd complement it 100% in color and style and material The BH is indeed a beauty.... I thought I always liked the Barracuda more... but seeig the, side by side... wow!!! tough choice! What's the middle one? I cannot read it... thx and CONGRATS!!smile8.gif Last edited on Thu Nov 5th, 2009 12:30 pm by Jeep99dad |
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JDBuckwell 3T WIS
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Jeep99dad wrote:VERY cool indeed, great looking straps... love the watches too Thanks... The Middle one is an Enzo Mechana V001 "Sub Hatch" Here's an older pic with the bracelet:  |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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Ah! Should have known!:) cool10.gif cool10.gif No Deep Blue diver... You NEED one and a Helson...  |
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Hammerfjord Moderator 
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Yes, those straps look comfortable:) |
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hucky 3T WIS 
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Cool JD That Bali Hi and Strap combo is SWEET  |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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NICE!!! |
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Scart 3T WIS 
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nice pics ! congrats |
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smith1792 3T WIS
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JDBuckwell wrote: smith1792 wrote: JD, Maratac, bought from CountyComm. My wrist is 8.25 inches. Both were installed on Seikos which use a "fat" spring bar as opposed to the "standard" ones that they are equipped with. The difference in size of the spring bars may account for the play at the lugs. When I strap it on, I have two (2) holes left. Stu |
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JDBuckwell 3T WIS
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smith1792 wrote:JDBuckwell wrote:smith1792 wrote: Well...I know not to argue with anyone swing'n 8.25" wrists! Haha! I think you're right about the spring bars being a possible factor. All of my straps are currently on solid "screw cap" bars common to these big 1000M divers I have. Plus, I'd venture to guess that the more strap material needed to encircle your wrist, the more chance of "play" being a factor. Love your avatar by the way... :) |
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smith1792 3T WIS
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From my trip to NYC in 2007. I had about 25 people take my picture when I posed for that one. Also, the Merrill bull is anatomically correct.  Stu |
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tombs 3T WIS 
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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JD thanks much for the info! I got four of them from these guys. One red I already put on my Bernhardt and it is a perfect combo. The orange is for my Sea Angler. Got a blue one for mu blue Mako and Invicta blue pro diver and one more for the Breitling:) they rock!!! Thanks again. |
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JDBuckwell 3T WIS
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Jeep99dad wrote:JD thanks much for the info! I got four of them from You're very welcome! Post some pics!!!watch2.gif |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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Only have one installed on a watch. Here it is, sorry for the not so hot pics;)      |
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JDBuckwell 3T WIS
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Congrats on 3 awesome straps! hand6.gif |
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westcoastime 3T WIS
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For some time there was controversy about these straps being Kevlar which they are not when sold by a seller on Watchuseek - Since Maratac has been producing them this is not the case and as mentioned the price is only 20.00 per strap + shipping. The strap comes in 24 mm notched to the size of your lug or what is called true size meaning the size of your lug the length of the whole band I have not had any complaints of snapping but I guess it depends what the band is used for - glad many people have enjoyed this strap and the posts best Howard http://www.westcoastime.com Attachment: wow24sht001c.jpg (Downloaded 50 times) |
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afc14284 3T WIS 
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Love those straps!!! I currently have one w/ orange stitching on my orange monster, i'm waiting for a black stitching one for my Seiko MKII Mod and just as soon as I get my BaliHa'I Ha'I-Q (which i'm expecting in the next week!!!woohoo.gif) i'll buy the blue stitching one!!! The point is.... YOU CAN'T GO WRONG!!! Bouncy.gif |
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