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South Africa, Pretoria
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Review on πŸ•ΆοΈ Black Red 22mm Diver Watch - MS 3344 by Charles Alfian

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Soft, comfortable and flexible. but expensive.

I bought this 22mm Hadley-Roma silicone strap to replace the strap on my dive watch (I don't like straps). This is a very nice strap that fits easily into the lugs of my watch. The strap itself is molded in two colors so it's one piece, the blue and black are fully connected - the blue part doesn't separate from the rest. Strap. It's the perfect thickness for a snug fit, yet is still soft and flexible. I find silicone straps to be far superior to rubber straps in terms of comfort and this strap is no exception. The buckle is well polished and doesn't feel fragile or cheap. It contains two "Guardians". However, I have a few points of criticism: First, the picture shows a brilliant blue that contrasts well with the black. The blue is actually a few shades darker. So if you're drawn to a nice medium or "royal" blue in a picture, you might be disappointed (like me). Second, Hadley Roma products tend to be more expensive than other tapes - I bought this tape here at Revain for about $18. I bought a 22mm black Voguestrap here at Revain - Voguestrap TX2225BK Allstrap 22mm Black Silicone Sport Band Standard Length - and while it didn't have a color choice like Hadley-Roma, it was just over half the price and comes with spring pins already in the group! I think this is a good choice for a quality silicone strap with more color options than other strap manufacturers offer. I have to deduct a star because of the darker blue and the higher price. 12/04/2014 - Update: I found the best black/blue striped silicone strap here: 22mm Premium 2 Piece Ss Silicone Striped Black/True Blue Interchangeable Watchband Replacement It's a dollar more expensive but the blue is brighter and more vibrant. The silicone strap is thicker but just as flexible and features quick-release spring bars that make changing straps easier.

Pros
  • Cool
Cons
  • Not as thick as other models