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Changing bracelet for my seiko5

Tanuki16
Changing bracelet for my seiko5
Hi everyone, i am new in this forum.



I will like to change the bracelet on my SNZF17J1 from the original oyster to engineer. May i ask, how much does it cost to have it replaced, where can i get it done and if there is an engineer strap with SEL suitable for my watch?



This is a pic of my current watch.







Many thanks in advance!
yoshiki
Re: Changing bracelet for my seiko5
normally the shop you buy your strap from will change it for you foc.



not sure what is an engineer strap so unable to advise you where is available and its price.
balzebub71
Re: Changing bracelet for my seiko5

"Tanuki16"

Hi everyone, i am new in this forum.



I will like to change the bracelet on my SNZF17J1 from the original oyster to engineer. May i ask, how much does it cost to have it replaced, where can i get it done and if there is an engineer strap with SEL suitable for my watch?



This is a pic of my current watch.







Many thanks in advance!


engineer style bracelet can be found online at strapecode, yobokies, wjean etc, won't be cheap when compared to how much u paid for the watch in the first place
Tanuki16
Re: Changing bracelet for my seiko5

"balzebub71"




engineer style bracelet can be found online at strapecode, yobokies, wjean etc, won't be cheap when compared to how much u paid for the watch in the first place


Oh, you are right. Engineer bracelets are expensive!

I think I will try out the NATO straps for a start. Beside getting them online, in SG is there any shops selling NATO straps?



TIA!
Andoy
Re: Changing bracelet for my seiko5

"balzebub71"

[quote="Tanuki16"]Hi everyone, i am new in this forum.



I will like to change the bracelet on my SNZF17J1 from the original oyster to engineer. May i ask, how much does it cost to have it replaced, where can i get it done and if there is an engineer strap with SEL suitable for my watch?



This is a pic of my current watch.







Many thanks in advance!


engineer style bracelet can be found online at strapecode, yobokies, wjean etc, won't be cheap when compared to how much u paid for the watch in the first place[/quote]

I agree with Bro balzebub71. I also have the same watch - the Sea Urchin - but not made in Japan.



It looks very nice already in it's original bracelet, why change?



Just my 2 cents .....



Cheers.
Tanuki16
Re: Changing bracelet for my seiko5

"Andoy"




I agree with Bro balzebub71. I also have the same watch - the Sea Urchin - but not made in Japan.



It looks very nice already in it's original bracelet, why change?



Just my 2 cents .....



Cheers.


I noticed that one of the spring bars is bent, although it not giving way yet. Since I had to get it changed, I thought maybe I can try out something new. The current bracelet is nice, this one i agree with you. :)
Tanuki16
Re: Changing bracelet for my seiko5
Ok, I went to get the bent spring bar changed yesterday at one of the shops in Bencoolen. Turned out she used a thinner spring bar to replace the bent one. I didn't notice the difference and now my watch is nosier than usual. The end link is also more 'shaky' compared to previously.



Think I got to get it changed again.



On the other hand, I went searching for an old model SSA053 but can't find. Does anyone have any recommended seller in Rakuten?



TIA!!
balzebub71
Re: Changing bracelet for my seiko5

"Tanuki16"

Ok, I went to get the bent spring bar changed yesterday at one of the shops in Bencoolen. Turned out she used a thinner spring bar to replace the bent one. I didn't notice the difference and now my watch is nosier than usual. The end link is also more 'shaky' compared to previously.



Think I got to get it changed again.



On the other hand, I went searching for an old model SSA053 but can't find. Does anyone have any recommended seller in Rakuten?



TIA!!

why not buy a set of spare seiko fat spring bars online? i think yobokies, dagaz etc got sell right?
seiko siao
Re: Changing bracelet for my seiko5

"balzebub71"

[quote="Tanuki16"]Ok, I went to get the bent spring bar changed yesterday at one of the shops in Bencoolen. Turned out she used a thinner spring bar to replace the bent one. I didn't notice the difference and now my watch is nosier than usual. The end link is also more 'shaky' compared to previously.



Think I got to get it changed again.



On the other hand, I went searching for an old model SSA053 but can't find. Does anyone have any recommended seller in Rakuten?



TIA!!

why not buy a set of spare seiko fat spring bars online? i think yobokies, dagaz etc got sell right?[/quote]

K2 has fat spring bar too
Tanuki16
Re: Changing bracelet for my seiko5

"balzebub71"


why not buy a set of spare seiko fat spring bars online? i think yobokies, dagaz etc got sell right?


"seiko siao"


K2 has fat spring bar too


Thanks! Maybe I should go down to K2 to get it done. Can also check if they have the SSA053 which I want.



Have you bought watch from Rakuten before? My last resort is to get online.
Tanuki16
Re: Changing bracelet for my seiko5
Got a Nato strap online, here is how my watch look like now. Loving it.