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| Posted: Thu Oct 23rd, 2008 01:28 pm |
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HogRider 3T WIS 
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Hi all. I have recently acquired a new Alba Manta Ray and was wondering if someone here is familiar with this model? I bought the watch (head only) thinking I was going to add a NATO or Blue Silicone strap onto it, but the more I think about it, I want to go with a bracelet. Since the watch is basically a Seiko and has the fat 2.5mm spring bars and 22mm band size, I wondered if a Seiko bracelet would just fit onto that watch without grinding and modifications? Thanks   Last edited on Thu Oct 23rd, 2008 01:30 pm by HogRider |
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| Posted: Thu Oct 23rd, 2008 03:06 pm |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Fun watch enjoy.:) I see no reason why that band would not fit. ;) Attachment: AlbaBwrist1.jpg (Downloaded 93 times)
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| Posted: Thu Oct 23rd, 2008 03:07 pm |
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mcwright Admin 
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I like your strap ideas and would consider a waterproof leather strap as well. I don't know about a Seiko bracelet, but why not look for the original Alba bracelet?
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| Posted: Thu Oct 23rd, 2008 04:12 pm |
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HogRider 3T WIS
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Maybe I asked the wrong way, but I meant if somone has fitted a "curved end" Seiko bracelet. When I am looking at that watch, the distance from body to spring bar looks awfully short. I don't have my Seiko Diver here and can't compare side by side, but it looks just different. 
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| Posted: Thu Oct 23rd, 2008 04:45 pm |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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I rather doubt a fitted bracelet would fit the Alba. If you want fitted go with a Alba bracelet. The Seiko lugs are a bit different for one. But if there is a non-fitted you should be fine. One reason I like Rubber or leather over the bracelet. More flexability of wear and useability. ;)
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| Posted: Thu Oct 23rd, 2008 06:00 pm |
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KenC Admin 
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I'd go here and pick out a great rubber strap with deployant.....http://www.modenawatch.com/category.sc?categoryId=17
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| Posted: Thu Oct 23rd, 2008 07:59 pm |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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HogRider wrote: neither the Seiko nor Alba bracelets use solid end links so the thickness is very thin and the Alba cases are all the same from the looks of it so the bezel hangs over the endlink a bit and the appearance is decieving...plenty of room there imhohand6.gif Maybe I asked the wrong way, but I meant if somone has fitted a "curved end" Seiko bracelet. When I am looking at that watch, the distance from body to spring bar looks awfully short. I don't have my Seiko Diver here and can't compare side by side, but it looks just different.
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| Posted: Thu Oct 23rd, 2008 09:37 pm |
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zippofan 3T WIS 
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I bought my Alba with the bracelet, and it is very similar to a Monster bracelet, unfortunately the end links on the Monster are 20mm instead of the 22mm of the Alba. Perhaps there is something that may fit at Chronograph.com? Good luck, Griff
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| Posted: Fri Oct 24th, 2008 12:00 am |
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HogRider 3T WIS
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Thanks for the suggestions. I have seen several "Alba Bracelet wanted" posts around the Internet, but none for sale. Well, I might go for that Watchadoo straight ends bracelet, which takes the 2.5mm spring bars. Just curious: Is anybody familiar with this strap?http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=310084940725&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=021 This is discribed as a silicone strap. Don't really know what the difference is between a rubber and silicone straps. I never had a silicone strap on a watch before, so I don't know how soft and flexible they are compared to the dive straps that come with the Seikos. I personally can't stand the Seiko dive straps at all..
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| Posted: Fri Oct 24th, 2008 03:12 am |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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HogRider wrote: Thanks for the suggestions. I have seen several "Alba Bracelet wanted" posts around the Internet, but none for sale. Well, I might go for that Watchadoo straight ends bracelet, which takes the 2.5mm spring bars. Here check out this fellas post. And that is just a generic strap there on the Bay. http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?4,5189,5189 Check out this site for straps. Doug the owner is a member and friend to 3T. http://www.thewatchprince.com See these post. ;) http://www.timetechtalk.com/view_topic.php?id=5751&forum_id=30 http://www.timetechtalk.com/view_topic.php?id=13894&forum_id=30
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| Posted: Fri Oct 24th, 2008 05:16 pm |
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zippofan 3T WIS
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I love silicone straps, very soft and comfortable. They do seem to pick up more dust than regular rubber though.
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| Posted: Sat Oct 25th, 2008 11:14 am |
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HogRider 3T WIS
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Skipdawg wrote: Here check out this fellas post. And that is just a generic strap there on the Bay. Thanks - I was reading through all the links. Very informative. Still was unable to make a decision yet. I am not in a hurry anyway, plenty of other watches that need to be worn once in a while :D
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