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Not a watch review but a strap review ... I wanted to try the Rubber B so thought I'd go with a low cost option to test the water. Purchased this from DHGate (stas) and, while it is (very) far from perfect, overall I'm happy with it for the price, so thought I'd share. This is installed on a Noob v8s with 2836.
Overall the strap itself feels good quality - the rubber (silicone?) is flexible and comfortable. It is a lint magnet though, as you can see from the pictures.
The strap has the 'Rubber B' and 'Swiss Made' markings, but appear upside down (compare to the clasp). The fit at the lugs is OK, with no obvious gap when worn.
The strap does easily move though, so a gap can appear if you bend the strap. In normal wear it seems to sit nicely though.
Length seems OK - perhaps a little short if you have large wrists. I had to remove 4 'links' for a 7" wrist but have some adjustment as I used the shortest pin connection at the clasp (there are three).
Onto the clasp. It is a bit rubbish. Feels lightweight and there is a lot of movement at the hinges. The markings etc. are all wrong. Closing is reasonably solid, but it doesn't come together particularly well, with large gaps.
Overall, I'm happy for £15 delivered. But probably upgrade down the road if I still get on with the style.
https://m.dhgate.com/product/rose-gold-clasp-ocysa-black-sub-20mm-durable/481191635.html
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Overall the strap itself feels good quality - the rubber (silicone?) is flexible and comfortable. It is a lint magnet though, as you can see from the pictures.
The strap has the 'Rubber B' and 'Swiss Made' markings, but appear upside down (compare to the clasp). The fit at the lugs is OK, with no obvious gap when worn.
The strap does easily move though, so a gap can appear if you bend the strap. In normal wear it seems to sit nicely though.
Length seems OK - perhaps a little short if you have large wrists. I had to remove 4 'links' for a 7" wrist but have some adjustment as I used the shortest pin connection at the clasp (there are three).
Onto the clasp. It is a bit rubbish. Feels lightweight and there is a lot of movement at the hinges. The markings etc. are all wrong. Closing is reasonably solid, but it doesn't come together particularly well, with large gaps.
Overall, I'm happy for £15 delivered. But probably upgrade down the road if I still get on with the style.
https://m.dhgate.com/product/rose-gold-clasp-ocysa-black-sub-20mm-durable/481191635.html
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