BARTON Elite Silicone Watch Bands - Quick Release - Choose Strap Color & Buckle Color (Stainless Steel, Black PVD or Gunmetal Grey) - 18mm, 20mm, 22mm & 24mm Watch Straps

This watch band is an excellent upgrade for my Seiko diver. The rubber is soft but durable, with just the right amount of flexibility so it feels comfortable all day without getting stiff. The waffle texture looks true to the classic Seiko style, and the ventilation holes keep it breathable. The fit and finish are solid, the buckle feels sturdy, and installation was quick. Overall, a perfect replacement band !!!

While the price is on the high side for silicone, and I would have preferred FLM "rubber", this is a good strap and is worth the money. First, 23mm is a difficult size to find and selection is very limited. Construction and packaging are first rate. It looks good and feels good. It's pretty pliable and eears comfortably. It's shipped from the USA, with relatively fast delivery I appreciate that Barton included two strap lengths with all of the products I've purchased from them thus far. It's a nice touch. The strap is beefy with only a slight taper from 23mm to 22mm. Coincidentally, the well made gunmetal grey buckle is a perfect colour and texture match for my watch (Casio ProTrek). An exact match. Much better than the generic silver grey that came on the original strap. My only small nitpick is I wish the bottom keeper locked in place. That said, at this time both keepers stay in the desired positions without issue. We'll see how this plays out over time. Not enough for knock off a star. This is a first-rate strap, despite being made in China. I can recommend it without hesitation.

I love watches. Watch bands - not so much. I still wear a watch nearly every day and own at least a dozen at any given time. One watch - a Seiko - was a gift from my wife around 1972. It's a cool watch but had a stainless steel band that I always hated. Back then, you either got a leather band or a stainless steel band. Leather was easily damaged by sweat; stainless steel added weight to an already heavy timepiece. In addition, the metal bands didn't provide the range of sizes for all wrists without compromising the closure. If you wore it too snugly around your wrist, it felt like you were being cut; too loose and the watch flopped around and made you feel like it wasn't a part of you. Worse, metal bands aren't as easily adjusted without visiting your local jewelry store. But I digress . . . I didn't wear the Seiko very long or frequently because of the band - and it was among the first self-winding watches. Being accustomed to strapping on a quartz watch in the morning and not having to think about resetting the day/date and time made it more of a pain than anything. So, here I am, 50 years later and retired. I'd kept the Seiko all those years and still in the original box. Remembering that I had an old Timex Explorer on which I'd put a cheap rubber band, I wondered what was "new" in synthetic bands and my Amazon search suggested the line of Barton silicone watch bands. Wow!! I immediately ordered two - one for the Seiko and one for another watch that I wanted to wear that has a metal mesh band that was too fancy for everyday use and comfort. The premium Barton bands come with two straps for different wrist sizes. And there are two band retainers, one of which has a locking lug to keep it from sliding off. On the shorter band, you can remove the retainer without the lug. They look great and were relatively easy to install (my 70 year-old hands with some arthritis not withstanding). They come in a wide variety of colors. On many of them you can select both an outer and inner band color as well as the color of the metal clasp. I chose a blue band for the Seiko with a crimson inner band (see photo) with a stainless steel clasp. After 50 years, this is now my favorite watch. I highly recommend the Barton silicone bands for everyday use, working or playing outdoors, etc. They're comfortable and look great.

UPDATE: Dec 2019 Well, after just over 6 months of use, the holes in the band started to break so I had to set it to either a tighter or looser hole. I was very disappointed because I expected it to last longer than 6-7 months. I wear my watch in a business environment so it's not like it's being mistreated. I reached out to Barton Customer Service and they were very quick to respond and send out a brand new replacement which arrived in just a few days. So, Unfortunately, I had to lower my rating by one star due to the quality/lifespan of the band. However, they stand behind their products and respond very quickly. I will give the replacement another six months to try and if it lasts longer than the first, I will update my review on the quality. Again, Customer service has been excellent. SO I really liked the look of the band that came with my HW2but it really wasn't that comfortable and was a bit stiffi. I came across the Barton Elite bands and thought it would be worth a try. I am really glad I decided to try it out because it was very easy to install and incredibly comfortable! My HW2 fits so much better now. The small notch in the band retention loops is a nice touch too because it keeps the band from slipping out of the loops. I've had it a couple months now and it has stood up well to daily use and abuse. I will probably buy a couple more as the color combinations are very extensive. Great band and I highly recommend it!

nice comfortable strap, very easy to install due to the built in spring pins. I appreciate the “locking “ keeper at the end to keep the strap from unraveling. overall quality is very good and I already recommended this to friends UPDATE: I have 20mm and 22mm on Seiko Diver watches and works OK. ordered another one for a Citizen in 23mm. fit is snug due to the pin holes on the inside of the lug. make sure you measure your watch first using a caliper to ensure proper fit. a 1mm difference is a LOT and will be obvious. measurement is the key. different watch brands have different lug widths, so take note. I like the quality on this strap (elite). may not be suitable in a rugged setting due to the quick release pins built in. but if you like switching straps on the fly, this brand is a good option with a variety of colors and materials.

古いバンドを使い続けるのがどうしても気になって耐久性が高くて色合いもちょうど渋かったので購入しました。 季節を問わずいつでも使えるのが良い点だと思います。

The strap is soft and comfortable. Fits very well.

I bought the navy blue strap to replace the standard one on my Citizen Promaster Eco-drive Dive watch, which is a very similar blue colour. This strap is much more flexible than the standard one, and looks like it was always meant to be paired with this watch, or any similar one to be honest. The brushed buckle is perfect, and the strap thickness is just right making it feel very comfortable. The strap loops are solid and the second one has a neat little insert that fits in the end hole of the strap, making it stay in place all day. Does make removing it slightly more tricky though but not an issue. The textured pattern on the strap is something I was a little concerned about until I saw it in the flesh, but its actually very subtle in reality and adds a slightly more premium feel to it. Can't speak for the durability of the strap yet, as I've only had it a week. I did replace the standard quick release bars though with the ones that came with the watch, as the ones in the strap have quite small ends to them, which rattled quite a bit in my watch case lugs. They were fine to be fair, but I just felt happier with the larger standard pins. Pulling out the quick release bars was tricky as it is impossible to not damage the small slot in the rubber where the quick release lever is. But it hardly matters as it doesn't affect the strap and it is not visible being on the underside. I think the strap is a little on the pricey side, as I have purchased NATO type straps & Archer silicone straps before for around £13, and they were fine, so at £20 its a bit more pricey, but so far I would say it is worth it for the additional quality feel and features it gives. Would definitely buy another if I needed to.

Voulant un bracelet silicone pour ma montre automatique ( possibilité de baignade ou autre ) je me suis penché sur ce modèle que j'ai aussi pris en 22mm ( noir et rouge ). Au déballage le silicone est vraiment très agréable à voir sur la durée. L'ergonomie si on puis dire est bien pensée, le bracelet est préformé au niveau de la zone des cornes. Le petit ergot pour attacher en sécurité la fin de la boucle est une très bonne idée.