MiLTAT22mm Watch Band for Seiko SKX007 SKX009 SKX175, Super-O Solid Screw-Links

This is a strictly personal and very subjective thing to evaluate. The "Jubilee" band that came with my Seiko XKX007 watch was not a bad watch band, and many, including myself, think it's an extremely comfortable metal band. It's light weight and extremely flexible and comfortable to wear.But I have other watches with heavier metal bands and for me, the stock Seiko "Jubilee" band just felt a bit light. So again, it's just a matter of personal preference - some like light bands and some want a more "substantial" feeling band. This "Super Oyster Type II" watch band from Strapcode is, for me, more to my liking.... And at around $55 it's a lot less expensive than the similar band offered directly by Seiko. In fact, it's one of the least expensive bands that is a direct (curved ends) fit for the SKX line of Seiko dive watches offered by this seller.The fit is absolutely perfect! The reason for the band being heavier than the stock Seiko band that came with my watch (and I believe all SKX watches (as a choice between a metal band and a rubber band), is that the links are all solid while the links of the Seiko "Jubilee" band are solid on the outer sides, but just bent metal links in the center, which are very light. Also, the curved end pieces of the Seiko "Jubilee" band are just bent steel while the curved end pieces of this band are each made from a single block of solid stainless steel.Overall, the quality of this "Super Oyster" band is just much better than the Seiko band as far as the way it's made...... As has been said countless times; for Seiko to offer such great watches at such reasonable prices, they do have to economize somewhere, so it seems like a fair deal to us owners to do it on the band - which can be easily replaced....whether you spend over $100 for a metal band or $8-$15 for a nylon "NATO" type strap, or virtually any amount of money on any kind of leather strap - the choices are vast! And no matter what you do (or if you keep the stock Seiko rubber or metal "Jubilee" band), you'll still have an amazing watch for not much money - probably far and away the best watch you can buy for under $200 (and probably better than most watches twice the price).There's no doubt that this Oyster band from Strapcode is a great piece of jewelry. The finish is as perfect as the finish on the SKZ watch (and a match - brushed on the upper side, and polished on the sides (ends) - the same way the SKX watch is finished!Also the safety clasp is definitely more secure (and stronger). It has not only the folding clasp that snaps into place from the opposite end like the Seiko band, but it also has a spring-loaded push button locking mechanism that would prevent an accidental opening if the band got snagged on something (which is possible on the Seiko metal band).And of course, as I said to start with, the band is substantially heavier than the Seiko metal band....which I like. But again, it's a matter of personal preference.I find both bands to be very comfortable. I can't say one is more comfortable than the other.For me, the "Super Oyster Type II" band is a marked improvement over the Seiko "Jubilee" - but your mileage may vary. The "Jubilee" is lighter and more flexible (although it's not noticeable to me when wearing). I think the only real objective difference that is obvious to me is the better clasp (which some people mentioned does not have the name "Seiko" on it as the "Jubilee" band does. (and no...the parts can not be interchanged).

This is a great, great, quality oyster-style replacement strap. Very sturdy clasp, solid links, end-links and a flush fit from end-link to case. Very nice brushed surface with polished sides to match the aesthetic of the SKX. Feels solid!The screw-in pins are also a nice touch compared to the pin/collar style ones. However, the only downside I can think of is regarding the pins. Most screw-type pins have a screw which thread into a hollow pin on the opposite end of the link, allowing the link to move freely. The pins on this bracelet are actually a single pin that is threaded at the top portion, which screws directly into a threaded hole in the link. If you like to wear your bracelets loose, I can see the possibility of the screws loosening themselves with constant movement between the links. I like to wear my bracelets a bit more snug so not an issue for me.Would definitely buy again!*Edit*Looking through these reviews it looks like the screw thing IS an issue for some people. I've had the bracelet for about 2 weeks now and the pins have yet to loosen themselves. I rotate between my other Seiko, Omega and Breitling so my SKX probably gets about 2 days of wear out of the week. Nothing some Loctite won't solve though. Again, the screw/pin design on higher end Swiss stuff is ideal but we're not looking at a $800+ bracelet here. Still bang for the buck!

This bracelet is awesome. It really completes the look of my Seiko SKX 007! It changes the watch's look into one which is more professional, more grown-up, more refined and confident. The solid curved end-links fit into the space between the lugs perfectly, but beware: it takes a little bit of force to squeeze them in there. They do not slide in easily--but that's exactly what you want! The friction between the lugs and the end links means they stay solidly, snugly locked in place once you get them in.I was able to attach this bracelet myself with a simple spring bar tool that I bought. And I was able to size the bracelet using a very small flat-head screwdriver that I already had. Because this bracelet has screwed links, you will need a very tiny screwdriver if you intend to size it yourself! However, screwed links is exactly what you want for a quality bracelet. It gives a much more secure connection than pinned links.The sizing worked well. The first day I did it, I thought I had sized it right, but it ended up being too tight as I discovered over the next few days. It was leaving an imprint on my skin where it had dug in. So I put one more link back in, and used the bracelet's micro-adjustment to make it tighter, and now the watch fits perfectly without any discomfort.