Go with an Omega branded from China on Etsy. That have a nice deployment clasp and feel as good as any miltat I’ve had. I’m afraid your gonna drop that beautiful Speedy.
@@engineer_wannabe Thanks EW. Love your reviews. I' planning to use the said mesh on an SBG005 and a future FOIS. Thanks once again for your reviews. True blue and honest enthusiast's POV. Cheers!
The best way to use that kind of clasp is actually the other way round, as you suggest: the sliding pin is on the half bracelet which is mounted at 12 o'clock, and the closing clasp with the brand name is mounted at 6 o'clock. Not just you don't see the "gap", but additionally the removal of the watch is much better because you don't have the watch "fall" on the other side of the wrist, it just stays on your wrist and you pass a finger under the watch to take it into your hands, without any somersault.
Nice review man. I just ordered this and wanted to ask you If there would be any issues with a 6.5 inch wrist. Edit: sorry, I see you mention your wrist size. That grand Seiko is beautiful.
Nice looking bracelet. I wouldn't sorry about that gap though. I've noticed that 19mm is a tough find too. I've noticed that a lot of manufacturers have move to those collapsible end links so it's one strap to fit everything from 18mm - 22mm, which is great if you have an 18mm lug spacing. Once you cross that boundary, you have a universal fit, that looks tacky and is very obvious. You wouldn't think 1mm is a whole lot, and it really isn't. But when it's on a watch, it's easily spottable at distance. I'm looking for a bracelet for a 1986 Timex Q Illusion. It's still on its original 19mm Speidel Twist-O-Flex, which itself is still in perfect condition, but I want a two piece bracelet with this type of clasp. The only thing I'm not sold on is the pattern. I'd rather have a straight line pattern that runs parallel to the top and bottom edges of the housing, but it's not a "must have". The only "must have" is the proper lug spacing, and to a slightly lesser extent, the clasp.
Great video man! I was searching for a proper bracelet for my Seiko Kinetic and seeing how that bracelet looks on these 2 watches I think that Is what I look for (the Seiko is 21 mm...) anyways - Watchgecko offer some really nice bracelets - I got 2 other from them - the quality is very good!
If I had to pick, I'd pick the Grand Seiko every time :) I relate more to the brand, the watch is more beautiful and it wears more comfortably for me. That said, I love the Omega brand as well! The lug to lug on the GS is about 46mm if I recall correctly. A significant amount shorter that the FOIS which is around 48mm
Hmm, the only strapcode I have is an old engineer bracelet. So I can't comment too much on this. It seems that Strapcode has upped their game as of late. I really like the Gekota mesh but you should also have a look at Forstner Bands for something a bit different👍
That's a great question, I've never had any hair pulling issues. But my wrist isn't that hairy. based on the pics you've posted, your wrist isn't that hairy either...Do you like for your watch to slide up and down your wrist a bit? I really wanted a Staib level Milanese with a deployant clasp but they don't do a 19mm to my knowledge. I didn't expect for Staibs to pull hair lol
@@engineer_wannabe I also didn't expect that... It only happens at the both boarders of the bracelet, but already annoying enough. Usually I like to wear my watches a bit tighter.
Hi, Thanks for the feedback and I totally understand. I've been trying to improve on that over the past couple of months. I'm getting there...(I think haha)
The lack of safety lock seems a bit risky. Ever had the clasp come undone accidentally?
Thanks for sharing your take on the strap.
High 5 for FOIS and 221
Hey man, I hope you're well. Have you tried wearing the watch above the wrist bone? I'm sure watches will fit better, taking it from a 16mm to a 17 mm
Totally helps! I thought of getting this strap for my GS SBGW253 but it does look out of place with your GS. Thanks for the review.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks man, been looking for a proper one like this all over!
Nice bracelets. I just bought the Longines Legend Diver on the milanese bracelet and the bracelet makes a huge difference in the way it looks.
I've checked out that Legend diver a few times. It does look great on the milanese. Congrats on the purchase :)
Go with an Omega branded from China on Etsy. That have a nice deployment clasp and feel as good as any miltat I’ve had. I’m afraid your gonna drop that beautiful Speedy.
Looks super sharp on the Grand Seiko, thanks for the demo!
You're very welcome, thanks for watching!
Good vid for an owner of FOIS. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Always liked a mesh bracelet.I have just 1 in my collection,a USSR made square case dress watch with a very thin mesh band bought around 1990.
Hi EW, awesome review. Will it be possible if you could share the total lengths (L and R side) of the watch gecko mesh. Thanks in advance.
Thanks Ronin,
The long side is approx.107mm and the short side(incl. clasp) is approx. 92mm
@@engineer_wannabe Thanks EW. Love your reviews. I' planning to use the said mesh on an SBG005 and a future FOIS. Thanks once again for your reviews. True blue and honest enthusiast's POV. Cheers!
I always wondered about these. Thanks for reviewing this strap my man!
Thanks for watching, my friend!
Whenever I see a watch sitting on someones hand, and not the proper wrist spot, it makes it look like their dads watch
Just called someone out for this on Reddit and everyone got offended. Learn how to properly wear a watch, you savages.
Looks great on the Speedy. Thanks for the vid.
Thanks for watching my friend, Hope you and your family are well!
great video! i have FOIS too. looks great!
Thank you! Have you had your FOIS for long? How do you like it?
@@engineer_wannabe i like Alpha hands and 39mm. i ordered same strap at Geckota from japan. thank you!
The best way to use that kind of clasp is actually the other way round, as you suggest: the sliding pin is on the half bracelet which is mounted at 12 o'clock, and the closing clasp with the brand name is mounted at 6 o'clock. Not just you don't see the "gap", but additionally the removal of the watch is much better because you don't have the watch "fall" on the other side of the wrist, it just stays on your wrist and you pass a finger under the watch to take it into your hands, without any somersault.
Is it better than strapcode
Nice review man. I just ordered this and wanted to ask you If there would be any issues with a 6.5 inch wrist.
Edit: sorry, I see you mention your wrist size. That grand Seiko is beautiful.
No worries at all man! 🙂
Nice looking bracelet. I wouldn't sorry about that gap though. I've noticed that 19mm is a tough find too. I've noticed that a lot of manufacturers have move to those collapsible end links so it's one strap to fit everything from 18mm - 22mm, which is great if you have an 18mm lug spacing. Once you cross that boundary, you have a universal fit, that looks tacky and is very obvious. You wouldn't think 1mm is a whole lot, and it really isn't. But when it's on a watch, it's easily spottable at distance. I'm looking for a bracelet for a 1986 Timex Q Illusion. It's still on its original 19mm Speidel Twist-O-Flex, which itself is still in perfect condition, but I want a two piece bracelet with this type of clasp. The only thing I'm not sold on is the pattern. I'd rather have a straight line pattern that runs parallel to the top and bottom edges of the housing, but it's not a "must have". The only "must have" is the proper lug spacing, and to a slightly lesser extent, the clasp.
Great video man! I was searching for a proper bracelet for my Seiko Kinetic and seeing how that bracelet looks on these 2 watches I think that Is what I look for (the Seiko is 21 mm...) anyways - Watchgecko offer some really nice bracelets - I got 2 other from them - the quality is very good!
If you had to pick one between these two watches, which one would it be? Are they the same dimensions (lug to lug) 🤔?
If I had to pick, I'd pick the Grand Seiko every time :) I relate more to the brand, the watch is more beautiful and it wears more comfortably for me.
That said, I love the Omega brand as well!
The lug to lug on the GS is about 46mm if I recall correctly. A significant amount shorter that the FOIS which is around 48mm
Engineer Wannabe thanks for the reply! I appreciate it 👍
Nice STRAP 👌
I was really excited when it finally came in the mail and it turned out to be pretty good. My expectations were low
I’ve had my ye on Geckota bracelets for a while for my SARB033. How do you think Geckota compares to Strapcode?
Hmm, the only strapcode I have is an old engineer bracelet. So I can't comment too much on this. It seems that Strapcode has upped their game as of late.
I really like the Gekota mesh but you should also have a look at Forstner Bands for something a bit different👍
@@engineer_wannabe Thanks for your opinion, I appreciate it. I will check out Forstner. Cheers.
The bracelet looks good on the omega the leather strap looks better on the grand seiko.
I totally agree with you there
I thought that the lug width of the speed master is 20mm? But the 19mm bracelet fits well.
This specific Speedmaster (FOiS) has a 19mm lug width.
Thanks for watching by the way :)
Does it pull your hair? I really like the look of milanase, but my trial with Staib failed because of pulling my hair 😔
That's a great question, I've never had any hair pulling issues. But my wrist isn't that hairy. based on the pics you've posted, your wrist isn't that hairy either...Do you like for your watch to slide up and down your wrist a bit?
I really wanted a Staib level Milanese with a deployant clasp but they don't do a 19mm to my knowledge. I didn't expect for Staibs to pull hair lol
@@engineer_wannabe I also didn't expect that... It only happens at the both boarders of the bracelet, but already annoying enough. Usually I like to wear my watches a bit tighter.
@@leyay7540 Wow very strange indeed...
@@engineer_wannabe I have also tried a cheap milanase from fashion watch and no problem at all...
Does the job .
Sure does :)
please stop waving the watch around! frustrating watching reviewers use the watch as an extension of their hands when trying to convey a point.
Hi, Thanks for the feedback and I totally understand. I've been trying to improve on that over the past couple of months. I'm getting there...(I think haha)