Simplism Series

I’m a bracelet guy, because the durability and drape due to the weight feels the best to me. But I’ve constantly been searching for a good rubber strap for those times I want a more understated look, or when working out/doing something active. Metal bracelets don’t flex when lifting, jangle too much when running, look more sporty than dressy, and can be too flashy, especially for more serious occasions like funerals/memorials. The problem with rubber straps, especially aftermarket ones, is usually that they don’t look great (and usually not dressy enough when needed), can be uncomfortable when they’re too stiff, the vast majority of them come with the cheap buckle closure (which, when taking the watch off and on, can lead to dropping your precious watch). This one solves all of those problems. 1) it looks fantastic. Has that subtle diamond cut pattern that looks just as good as it does in the stock product photos, with a slight sheen to it. 2) very nice quality, soft and flexible rubber. Zero sharp edges on any of the metal finishing. 3) comes with the quick release twin trigger type closure, makes it easy to remove and put your watch back on. Also has 4 micro adjust holes spaced about 3mm/0.125” apart, for a total of about 9mm/0.375” of micro adjustment after you cut your strap. A couple tips: 1) move the microadjust to the first hole (tightest position) before cutting to size. That way if you accidentally cut a little too much, you can always loosen with the micro adjust. 2) cut the tail end (the bottom end when looking at your watch face on your wrist) shorter than the buckle end. I always do this when resizing my bracelets because it makes the watch face biased toward staying on the side of your wrist closest to you when turning your wrist to see the time. I just measured my wrist at 7.25” (mine is more oval shaped than round) and I had to cut 10 pieces off the tail end and 3 pieces off the buckle end to get the fit I wanted. That ends up being about 2.5” I had to cut off, so this will fit up to probably a 9.75” wrist, which sounds comically large. But it’s better that it can accommodate all wrists instead of being too small. Like probably most people, I don’t even like cut to size straps. But this one is probably the best it can be. The only thing it’s missing is the upgraded clasp with the toolless sliding microadjust that looks similar to this one. If this came with that clasp, it would have been perfect. Note to the company - please change the clasp to that one, you could charge a higher price due to the upgrade but it would be worth it and you’d likely sell way more. As it stands now, I have to buy that clasp separately and install it on this strap, and then I’ll have a brand new, unused clasp. It’s still usable as is, but the upgraded one is way better, and would also help people who accidentally cut too much of their strap off. Even with that complaint, this is still a 5/5 for all of the quality and visual appeal. This company has a huge new fan.

It's super soft and conforms to your wrist. I've tried silicone bands and they're a lot more rigid than this and not as comfortable. The band is a bit on a thin side but I don't think that would make a huge difference if you're just wearing your watch normally and not doing anything particularly special like deep sea diving or going on an expedition. The rubber is also soft but has a very very slight tacky feel to it. The more expensive FKM straps do not have this feel but it could just be the residue from manufacturing that will go away. I didn't try washing it (maybe I should have). It comes with 3 spare quick release spring bars and 2 normal spring bars and a spring bar tool. Installation was easy and fool proof. The only weird thing is that you need to cut the excess rubber one notch at a time to get the right sizing. The clasps has 4 spaces for micro adjustments but you'll need the spring bar tool to do that. There's no on the fly adjustment but that's expected for this price range. The clasp is a nice stainless steel with a mixture of brushed and matte finishing. Overall really impressed with the clasp for something of this price range. The clasp can be used with normal notched wrist band as well and you're not locked into just this type of strap. The locking mechanism could be a bit more robust when locking the clasp. You don't hear the normal sharp click but a dull click sound. It's fine, it works and it stays locked. I think the strap will be durable. I kind of question the spring bars since they're a bit on the thin side. Maybe this is a point of upgrade if you have known good ones laying around.

Good quality and comfort. Easy to install. They give you a long length, so it is possible for an 8+ inch wrist for a good fit. I like the clasp, it's simple, comfortable, not too big or long, just right. I liked it so much, I ordered another.

I will give this 4/5 stars. The sizing availability is excellent, in my case I needed a 19mm width which tend to be limited in variety. The rubber is very nice, pliable and well made. The clasp is likewise fine, although I suspect it is 304 stainless, and not 316 stainless. It’s not indicated, but nevertheless the clasp finish is very good and it locks nicely. Where the strap falls short are the quality of the included spring bars, both where the strap attaches to the watch and where attached to the clasp. These were low quality and loose. Fortunately I was able to swap them out with some high quality Swiss made 1.8mm bars which makes a huge difference as to the solidity and feel. No more wiggle. So it’s a reasonably good strap, but I added about $8 worth of quality spring bars to really improve it and not worry about loosing my watch.

Great material quality. Stainless steel clasp feels sturdy and elegant. I kept the original spring bars from my aquaracer which seemed stronger than those provided in packaging. Easy to assemble too. Worth the extra few dollars over the cheaper ones

I have spent many hundreds of dollars on straps over the years, rubber, leather, canvas and sailcloth. Sometimes shelling out more than $100 on a fancy brand only to be disappointed. Recently I tried a couple of cheaper brands, but again was disappointed mainly due to strange colors and a very poorly designed deployant clasp. My expectations were very low when I bought this strap. I am happy to report that the strap is very comfortable, the clasp fits and works well and the rubber is soft and manufactured with a texture and a slight curve, which gives it interest to look at. Finally, in my opinion it looks good on some of my watches like the Oris pictured. I will definitely be buying more in different colors and sizes.

Very easy to cut to length. Looks great on my Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman 41. Highly recommended! I have a 6.25” so these cut to length straps are a savior. Incredible value for the money. This was a great price compared to other offerings.

Love this watch band. Looks great on my diver. I got it in navy blue and orange and both look great. Update: after sizing the orange band for my watch I realized that it has what seems to be a manufacturing defect. See the last two photos. The band it still usable but there’s a dark mark on it that I’ve tried to remove but cannot. Looking under a magnifying glass it appears to be a defect or damage that cannot be wiped off. I’ve already cut it, so I guess I’m stuck with it. I don’t see any way to reach out to the seller directly about this. So learn from my mistake: inspect the band carefully before you cut it. I should've been suspicious because it LOOKED like the band might have been a return as one of the spring bars was already inserted into the band and one was not. I should've inspected closer. Learn from my mistake. :-(

Excellent quality! Rubber is very high quality, very comfortable and can be worn for hours with no discomfort whatsoever. Clasp is high quality and very secure. Would repurchase this anytime in multiple colors.

I have ordered 3 different colors (black, blue and red) in 3 different sizes (20mm, 21mm, and 22mm). Amazing quality, perfect thickness, good weight to give these a premium feel. Metal folding clasp is nicely brushed and locks in with solid feel. Again, I bought 9 straps in varying colors and sizes. Get them when you can. I HIGHLY recommend these. 👍🏻

Strap was good and nickel was nice , but it did not include any instructions on how to properly size and cut so that the buckle would rest in the proper position on the wrist. The strap also has a straight end where it attaches with the quick release pin to the watch. Being a straight edge, it leaves a slight gap between the watch and strap on the watch housing.

This is a high quality strap and clasp. Highly recommend. Fits perfectly on 40mm Oris Diver.

Great quality watch band the rubber feels premium the clasp feels very well made. This is a great choice for the price I recommend it and a FYI be sure when fitting the band to your wrist make sure to adjust the one side the tight tightest setting befor cutting the band to fit