Best Quality Oysterflex Bands from Aliexpress etc?

[SOLEX]

Hi All!

I know the TD's have the best OF straps from Clean or whomever, but damn are they expensive going through them. I can only imagine they are buying for cheap and reselling with heavy profit.

I am hoping somebody here would have some experience with buying off of Aliexpress, or similar and received a high quality band close to gen. I know in no way shape or form will they be same as gen, but as with all reps having 90% close to gen gets the job done for sure!

I have been searching, and there are many options, so I would much prefer to hear from somebody that received one and can comment back on quality and of course a link

Thank you so very much in advance!

 

[TESLA760]

None of the rep oysterflex straps are like gen. I imagine the stuff on Aliexpress is even worse.

 

[Burr77]

I bought a couple of cheap ones and they are crap. Get a TD to order some clean ones, thats what i did.

 

[Karbon74]

The AliX oyster flex are also « trim to size » bands
They don’t come with DEFG etc
You cut down an extra piece of rubber to get the length

Needless to say that they just look wrong

 

[aHero]

I have one from Aliexpress. It’s not perfect but close enough for me. The “fins” on the bottom are flatter and sharper. The print also isn’t as nice.

It is FKM rubber which is nice. A bit softer than the ones I have from Clean.

 

[aHero]

The AliX oyster flex are also « trim to size » bands
They don’t come with DEFG etc
You cut down an extra piece of rubber to get the length

Needless to say that they just look wrong

Mine is sized appropriately, not universal fit.

 

[Karbon74]

Mine is sized appropriately, not universal fit.

Maybe there are better models that I did not see

 

[aHero]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256807268429831.html

 

[SOLEX]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256807268429831.html

Can you share images in hand? Looks decent enough, but that being said maybe better to stick to the clean factory options from the dealers.... thought the same might be available on alix or similar as opposed to buying at insane mark up prices.

 

[aHero]

Can you share images in hand? Looks decent enough, but that being said maybe better to stick to the clean factory options from the dealers.... thought the same might be available on alix or similar as opposed to buying at insane mark up prices.

 

[aHero]

The Clean strap is definitely more comfortable. Letters are deeper as well.

But since this watch does not get heavy wear, I didn’t want to spend $120+ on a new Oysterflex from Clean.

 

[Karbon74]

Can I ask what’s your wrist size?
Mine is 16.5 and i think DD is also what I need

That’s 5050 option I think on your link

 

[aHero]

Can I ask what’s your wrist size?
Mine is 16.5 and i think DD is also what I need

That’s 5050 option I think on your link

16.5 and I wear DF with Easy Link and DE with Glidelock.

 

[Karbon74]

and while we are at it, did you also biy the easylink and glidelock on Ali?

any links?

 

[aHero]

and while we are at it, did you also biy the easylink and glidelock on Ali?

any links?

I’m reusing the clasps from my original bracelets/straps.

 

[Tiger4]

Recommend to spend the extra and get the Clean. It’s on the pricey side however worth it

These below are all on gen OF bracelets. Previously had CF, CF did a nice job with their OF. Rubber material on gen is more compliant

 

[gerico]

good evening I just received mine order on Ali with the clasp I will share some photos with you

 

[gerico]

I looked for one of the best versions of Ali because it's a Yachtmaster that I bought myself a long time ago and which is very far from the qualities that I currently have but wishing to sell it I wanted to put it at the best for its future owner


The link no longer exists but I found exactly the same one as the one I took

https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/1005007652674427.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.1.7c29EOgxEOgxDW&algo_pvid=0d0f8cc2-4d3c-463a-bb4a-0e322d45fa0b&algo_exp_id=0d0f8cc2-4d3c-463a-bb4a-0e322d45fa0b-0&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21CHF%2155.98%2139.19%21%21%21460.00%21322.00%21%40211b65de17259914701598430e1d4f%2112000041662624913%21sea%21CH%214427944206%21X&curPageLogUid=cDRXnC2Nc456&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A

 

[aHero]

I looked for one of the best versions of Ali because it's a Yachtmaster that I bought myself a long time ago and which is very far from the qualities that I currently have but wishing to sell it I wanted to put it at the best for its future owner


The link no longer exists but I found exactly the same one as the one I took

https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/1005007652674427.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.1.7c29EOgxEOgxDW&algo_pvid=0d0f8cc2-4d3c-463a-bb4a-0e322d45fa0b&algo_exp_id=0d0f8cc2-4d3c-463a-bb4a-0e322d45fa0b-0&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21CHF%2155.98%2139.19%21%21%21460.00%21322.00%21%40211b65de17259914701598430e1d4f%2112000041662624913%21sea%21CH%214427944206%21X&curPageLogUid=cDRXnC2Nc456&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A

That’s the one I have as well. It’s not quite as good as Clean’s but it is very good for the price.

 

[SOLEX]

Thanks it looks pretty good! How do you like it, and can you compare to anything else in hand?