King Samurai + Strapcode Hexad Bracelet Review! A bracelet worthy of a King

[@kikomachine8276]

Wow looks really cool with that hexad... I might order one myself! Thanks for the video!

[@rbj521]

I just purchase that king and i put it on a bracelet from Strapcode like you. It looks just amazing, i love it, thanks

[@xSHYxSHYx]

I just found out about this watch and was contemplating on getting it and you convinced me to get this combo. It looks amazing, I can’t wait to get them in.

[@FalconPunch1978]

I have this on my skx011. It’s chunky but looks great, I love it. I have 4 strapcode bracelets now. Very impressed with their quality.

[@remycris2108]

Looks amazing especially with the sharp angles on the samurai

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Agreed!!! Thanks for watching!

[@MSScout86]

Just replaced the black band on my King Samurai today with the Strapcode Hexad bracelet. Absolutely the best look.

[@herbh9348]

Hey Josh, just put the Hexad from strapcode on my King Samurai white waffle dial, absolutely love it !!, it's not as heavy as it looks. Great combo for this watch, it really elevates the look of the watch to a higher level. Fits comfortable on the wrist as well. Whats really cool is the bracelet will shimmer a bit when the light hits it from different angles as you rotate it on your wrist. Great suggestion !!

[@BlackOpSource]

For several years I wore an SRP Turtle on a Strapcode bracelet with the ratcheting buckle as my kiteboarding watch. The buckle and bracelet held up great. Strapcode in general has my endorsement if you're planning on wearing a watch in the water.

[@TheMadman667]

Thank you for the review. After watching this review, I got myself the exact bracelet from strapcode and fix it on my brand new Seiko King Samurai Padi SBDY095 (SRPG21K1). I removed 2 links from each side of the bracelet and it is a perfect fit on my 7 inch wrist. I totally agree that my King Samurai now looks stunning with this bracelet. The bracelet made my watch looks ans feel expensive. Definitely so much better in terms of look and feel than Seiko stock bracelet. Awesome!

[@bosephusjr]

Thanks for the great review. Just bought a Samurai & was considering this exact bracelet. Very informative & excellent video quality.

[@fteambjj]

I just got the king samurai save the ocean manta. This is my next buy but i want the metal strap.

[@1968jpy]

That’s a tremendous Strapcode bracelet. I have a Strapcode angus jubilee bracelet for my Orient Triton and a Strapcode 3D super oyster bracelet on my skx009. Love Strapcode bracelets. Your hexad bracelet looks perfect on your new King 🤴 Samurai 👍🏻😉

[@roderickmorales]

I got this bracelet on my SRPF79 King Samurai dark manta, and it looks fantastic! It really complements the watch a million times more than the stock Samurai bracelet from Seiko. I’m also thinking about ordering the Angus Jubilee bracelet for my SRPE39 King Turtle manta.

[@Makaveli1258]

I have this set up but with the black dial. I absolutely love it!

[@Mixali88]

I have to give you a big thank you for telling me about the Bloomingdale's watch sales. I ended up getting a black Hydroconquest USA edition for under $800 which Is already a score, and got $300 cash back which I used on another sale for a silver Varvatos chain for basically free. MANY thanks! And congrats on the King Samurai, I've got my eye on one as well!

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Michael Z. Hey that is awesome!!! So glad my advice proved useful! That is a KILLER deal on the Hydroconquest! I would have jumped at that too. I also got $300 back and got my G-Shock full metal basically free too. They’re insane but I’m not complaining! 😂 Thanks for watching and I love the King Samurai, I’ve done a full review of it (linked in description), it’s a spectacular watch and I’d highly recommend it. Cheers!

[@hillogical]

Well, that settled it for me. I'm getting that same setup. I'm fine with the limitations of the buckle when I can, without tools, extend the bracelet on a hot day.

[@TheCcmarine]

Great watch and bracelet too. Thanks for all the info too. Very good info. I love the look on the bracelet and to have the rubber strap too for more of a daily wearer is perfect.

[@Antonio5559398]

I've been watching watch review for years, and I don't know why but just now your channel just popped up. Just wanted to say keep up the good work, with your short, precise and to the point review. And cheers for keeping the focus on the watch, lot's of watch channel show little to none watch footage. subscribed

[@ddo7802]

I was ABOUT to go buy one of these, when I read one of the reviews on the StrapCode webiste that complained about being able to grip and turn the bezel when one of these Hexad bracelets is on it. I dismissed it at first, but then I took a closer look, and indeed, the factory Seiko bracelet has end links that are much more curved, freeing up space to get a good finger tip purchase on the bezel, whereas the Strapcode end links snug right up to the bezel, leaving little to grip. This may not be a problem for many watches with thicker bezels, but the Samurai has a very thin bezel and is quite firm. It was just enough of a problem that I decided to keep the factory Seiko bracelet, which I don't have any problems with. It helps that this is my first decent ($50+) mechanical watch, so I'm already super impressed with its quality. Anyhoo, I thought I'd chime in.

[@wristcheck350]

Very solid bracelet and clasp. It is beefier than the original one.

[@reggievanness]

I have ordered the Crafter Blue strap code for my seiko Samurai! The orange band looks so cool Looks like for my black samurai this one is most impressive! The cool thing you can do with the samurai's is upgrade and make them even better! 4R35 movements can be Regulated for better accuracy but it's a very tuff movement you can improve timekeeping for these watches

[@liaskapchai1906]

Already buy this model.. Rubber Strap version.. Really satisfied

[@metalslug26]

Got my White Samurai SRPE37 yesterday. It's gorgeous, wore it to the grocery store and got looks. It will also complement my Gunmetal Samurai SRPB55 that's in my collection. I'll stick to the silicon Seiko bands for now, and eventually get the CrafterBlue band you showed in the other White Samurai video.

[@SandeepSingh-zc5sh]

Gonna get the same strap but in black for mine, I love the black aesthetic alongside the black bezel

[@wed265]

Hi did you buy the strap code black bracelet? Because that is what I just ordered the black metal bracelet for the samurai I think the combination would look better than having the silver bracelet. What do you think?

[@xiaco8309]

Just got my Samurai and Hexad. Can’t wait to take it to get put on and fit

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Congrats! It’s very easy to do yourself if you have an eyeglasses screwdriver and a strap changing tool (both easily procured on Amazon also). I love how easy Strapcode makes it to adjust the links on their bracelets.

[@visiblemode]

Crazy how much our tastes overlap. I just picked up the King Turtle Manta Ray recently and while I was at the AD I tried on this Samurai and was blown away. So I’ll be snagging it soon. It also comes on rubber so I figured I’d pick up a Strapcode Hexad to pair it with. So I search the combo on YT and who has a video about it? Josh, of course! Thanks for this. The combo looks amazing. The video helped!

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Hello!!! Sorry for the delayed response!!! Haha that’s amazing!! And yeah the King Samurai is a real gem! I ended up selling mine just because I rarely wore it but it’s an amazing piece and the Strapcode bracelet is a perfect match! The only thing is it gets quite heavy with all that solid metal mass on your wrist!

[@PicardManeuver]

I have a Bond NTTD-style Nato on my SPB55, and was planning on swapping it over to my new SRPE37, but I think you just sold me on this setup instead! Fabulous look.

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Hi! Sorry for the delayed response, I haven’t been getting notified of every comment, ugh! Yes!! This is a great setup and the thing with Natos that I don’t care for on these seikos is that the case is so big and heavy that the thin, lightweight strap doesn’t properly offset the weight.

[@marcustahoun]

A great looking watch. The new bracelet completes the package.

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Thank you! And agreed! :)

[@peterjg]

Loving your videos Josh, thanks for sharing your thoughts and opinions and thanks for the great video work showing off the beautiful watches, straps and bracelets. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@joshjamesyoutube]

peterjg This is such a nice comment, and thank YOU for watching! Glad you enjoyed, cheers!

[@francispacis4867]

I gotta say, Hexad bracelets are better than Rolex and Omega stock bracelets. They look and feel good. Mine don’t have the extension tho. Nice video!!! Thanks.

[@henryperez606]

There are one or two versions of the samurai that are just distinct and amazing

[@BatCountryAdventures]

OMG... That compliments the angular look on the watch case so well. The way the straight lines in the lugs continue into the blocky bracelet links is just perfect. I am watching another video of the Samurai with the stock bracelet and Hexad makes the original look half baked and completely out of place. I am considering getting this for my MM300. It might not blend in as well but it will still be a massive improvement over the stock bracelet. And I want something hefty to counterbalance the MM300 watch head. The MM300 is just too top heavy for a rubber or NATO. Great video!

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Thank you so much for the great comment. Depending on what model/generation of MM you have, Strapcode does make some bracelets that are specially designed with custom end links to fit some of their cases, so you might be able to find something that, like this, will give you the stock look! Cheers!

[@colintho]

have the same set up & prefer the clasp over the micro one as I can adjust the size in an instant with the dive extension on hot days which will give you 5 extra adjustments on the bracelet should I need them

[@Nae395]

A young bloke with a great channel.

[@emmanuelverge1702]

I have this exact combo , I LOVE IT !

[@GBln-bp7ui]

Hi I'm considering buying this watch but how is the time accuracy, because I heard people complain about its 4r35 movement?

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Hello! The accuracy is for the most part pretty good. I haven’t measured mine just yet. Seiko’s accuracy tends to be more varied than the Swiss’. Something to keep in mind, however, is that this is really a budget watch, and so you’re not going to get COSC-spec accuracy. You can have these regulated by a jeweler who knows what they’re doing and they will run quite close, but if accuracy is a big concern, you should be looking at a watch with the 6R or 8L movements.

[@dougieranger]

Just ordered this for my Samurai Ghost, thanks. 🥃

[@wed265]

Hey Josh great videos. You were right my friend I got the hexagon silver bracelet and black one and the black one looked weird. The silver one is a knockout. Thank you for your advice. I think this white dial Samurai with that hexagon bracelet is one of the nicest watches I've seen for the money. I paid 350 for the white dial King Samurai brand new. What a deal

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Thank you, and congrats on the piece and that price! That’s a STEAL! I’m so glad you’re happy with the end result and here’s to many years of great use out of it!

[@gilbertjuarezjr8183]

I just ordered one. Thanks for review hope the 145$ is worth it

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Congrats! Hope you love it!

[@gilbertjuarezjr8183]

Will see comes Monday

[@gilbertjuarezjr8183]

@@joshjamesyoutube got it and love it worth the money for sure thanks again 👍

[@TheSuardika]

Just purchased black one for the white king samurai 🙂

[@wed265]

@@TheSuardika hi did you buy the black metal bracelet. Cuz that is the one I just ordered and thought it would look better with the white dial King Samurai. Did you get it and what do you think of it?

[@whodeycinbengals]

That clasp is seamaster level HUGE lol. The rest of the bracelet looks great!

[@williamrizzo1285]

Thank you, I actually prefer a wider clasp but I have seven and a half inch wrist. I just ordered a strap code for my Orient Komatsu.

[@bigfish786]

Just ordered the Samurai Shu iro and thought about changing the strap, I’ll see how the Seiko strap feels, that strap code one looks very bulky.

[@nickchang5293]

Hello again Josh, and thanks for the suggestion to this bracelet. It does seem a lot nicer than the stock bracelet on my King Samurai. For now, Im gonna go with the soft band also per your recommendation on the other post , since my other 2 divers have a steel and a shark mesh bracelet. My KS will be my all purpose watch so I want it to be most comfy and light with a soft band. I’m more of a chronograph guy and I have chronos with steel, leather and silicon bands. I’m not into NATO straps and Leather is a no no on my dive watches lol!

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Hello again! It’s funny you mention you’re not into nato straps - I always put my Omegas on natos during the summer but Seiko’s cases are so big and heavy and natos are so lightweight that there’s no balance on the wrist. On to crafter blue then! If you’re feeling bold and want to go in on two, the orange with your black would be a great additional option, it’s stunning. Cheers again!

[@nickchang5293]

@@joshjamesyoutube Yessir, my issue with NATO straps is also with a watch’s heft and balance on my wrist, and I don’t have a big wrist so it would feel like a hunk of metal tied to my wrist with a ribbon! Remember Sean Connery always wore his Submariner with an undersized nato in his Bond flicks? I thought it looked hideous on that watch but Sean Connery can certainly get away with it on his manly wrist lol...and I think I might get away with the orange band! Cheers!

[@nickchang5293]

@@joshjamesyoutube Hi Josh, I just ordered the Crafter Blue curved-end strap in black/red for my King Samurai and I’m so glad they have such two-tone! Can’t wait to get it! They also have the same strap in navy blue/red but not for Seiko Turtles, which would be perfect for my PADI Turtle☹️

[@eric21881]

Got the polished center link v clasp one on the way for my samurai manta

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Fantastic!!!

[@nfresh6]

I’m confused about the micro adjustment comment you made. Is t that the point of the ratchet clasp? So that you can quickly and easily adjust the length of the bracelet? If not, what is the point of the ratchet clasp?

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Hello! The ratcheting extension is specifically to quickly expand the bracelet when wearing it over a wetsuit or a dive suit when in the water. You still need to properly size the bracelet by removing links, and the lack of micro-adjustment holes or half-links makes this tricky with this specific clasp. I suppose you could use the extension to size it on a daily basis but I think that would look really sloppy to have it partially open while wearing it around all the time. Hope this helps!

[@stapleboss]

Yes, that is the practical use of this function on this bracelet. Maybe 5 of these ever get worn over a wetsuit. I have a Unimatic with a micro adjust like this and Christopher Ward that has a similar feature but the release is on the inside. I prefer it on the outside so I can tweak it easily while wearing it, like this one has.

[@krishnakanthcake]

Thanks for posting

[@Sentinel713]

How well does the bracelet sit up against the case by the pins? Looking to get the same setup, but I noticed on their site that it says it doesn't fit the king samurai. Looks like it fits great though?

[@georgewashington170]

Looks way better than the Omega ❤

[@scottlalonde2878]

Great video, thank you.🙂👍

[@kenamaro3942]

That bracelet....on that watch is a 10 out of 10.

[@chauberthecat7469]

Nice review. Much appreciated

[@newgunguy4176]

Isn't the ratcheting clasp used for micro adjustment?

[@joshjamesyoutube]

I wouldn’t really use this one for that because the extension is visible and unsightly IMO. This isn’t like the Tudor or Omega clasps where you can use it for that. This is really for if you need to extend the bracelet to fit over a wetsuit or something.

[@peterpowers4851]

Would this bracelet fit on a Seiko 5 Sports? I measured and mine is 22mm between the lugs. I lost an end link and now need a new strap.

[@joshjamesyoutube]

No but Strapcode has a number of great options for your watch on their site

[@jeffreyhartman7204]

Do you think the SRPF79 would look good with this bracelet?

[@WINDINGCROWNS]

How much play in the end links? That is the only thing that keeps me from buying this bracelet.

[@joshjamesyoutube]

I personally didn’t have any play in mine but I’ve heard of others having that issue.

[@NathanChisholm041]

I bought a Strapcode Angus Louis for my Orient Triton and it looks the bomb. Also a safety clasp is necessary when swimming and I hate divers that don't use them. Cheers

[@paulzabit6520]

Hi, Josh definitely looks great on the Samurai

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Hey there Paul! I love it - definitely like having both it and the rubber strap, though, you’re definitely right that it’s quite heavy on the bracelet.

[@DCB111]

Got the combo Luvit

[@british1389]

With the diver extender, can you ratchet down a few notches to act as a micro adjust? Or is it binary - either fully extended or closed?

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Hello! It has multiple stops, but aesthetically it’s really just for diving extension - it looks janky if worn semi-extended, in my personal opinion. It’s not like Tudor or Omegas internal dive extensions that can also be used as micro-adjustment.

[@rickthesentence6073]

Hi Josh. This bracelet looks awesome on the Samurai! I'm considering to get one too, but I'm uncertain if to get a StrapCode or an Islander, which is about half of the price for almost the same looks and overall quality (that's what I heard...). Do you have any experience about this brand? Is it worthy to get one, over the Strapcode? Thx

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Hello! Apologies for the delayed response; as many others here in the comments can attest, Strapcode is worth the money. Now it is very heavy and chunky so if the Islander one is less so, that might be a reason to go that way? I don’t have the experience with Islander to make that call, but I wholeheartedly would advocate for the Strapcode!!

[@Ken-gv6sb]

Sweet watch!

[@TheAmbitiousPeasant]

Great review! Checked the site and was surprised to read a note that the hexad won’t fit the King Samurai which was confusing so I DM’d Strapcode and they confirmed the same. They mentioned they will release the version for the King Samurai mid 2022. Saw in your other Vid a side by side of the Samurai vs the King. Are the specs the same? Thanks in advance!

[@joshjamesyoutube]

How odd! I do recall back when the king samurai came out that some people found the Hexad to be loose on theirs but I had no issues with it on mine (as you can see in the video, it seems to fit perfectly) and the specs seem to be identical as far as I can tell. That said, I will say that since getting it, I’ve rarely worn it on the Hexad because both it and the watch are huge and together, it’s quite bulky and heavy, and so I mostly wear it on the Crafter Blue straps I have, and again those seem to be interchangeable between the regular Samurai and the King Samurai too.

[@TheAmbitiousPeasant]

@@joshjamesyoutube thanks for this insight. I plan to change the clasp on the hexad to the smaller one to reduce weight and wrist presence. Worst case, I’ll use the original strap it comes with. 👍🏻

[@joshjamesyoutube]

@@TheAmbitiousPeasant Awesome!! You can also buy the hexad on the smaller clasp too (I think that’s what you mean) and it’s considerably cheaper so definitely would recommend. :)

[@TheAmbitiousPeasant]

@@joshjamesyoutube they do have it but the end links are different.

[@samerabdallah2325]

@@TheAmbitiousPeasant Did you end up purchasing this bracelet? I too have a king Samurai and read the note on Strapcode's product page indicated this will NOT fit a King Samurai, contrary to numerous reviews stating it will. Any insight?

[@rogerpena9534]

Hola amigo exte reloj me gusta es parecido al wr 100 cronógrafo Citizen que tengo saludes

[@deivedzoier]

Great content man. Considering getting this or the Uncle Seiko bracelet for my new King Samurai. How’s the 1st year of ownership? I’m afraid it will add too much weight to the watch.

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Yup, you’re spot on. It added too much weight for me (I still have it, in case I ever want to use it), and right now this is actually on the Seiko silicone strap from the New Arnie (have a video on that on the channel too). That said, for me This is specifically a sport watch, my daily beaters are two omegas and a Tudor, all of which are always on their metal bracelets. So it depends on what you want functionality-wise. Uncle Seikos are fine but generally lower quality than Strapcode IMO.

[@maciekjr06]

Where did you get that ceramic bezel for your watch?? Thanks

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Hello! This is the new King Samurai which is a brand new, upgraded model that comes with a sapphire crystal and the ceramic bezel. Check out my full review here if you’ve not heard of it yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWWldGRnoJd5m8k

[@maciekjr06]

Yeah I just saw it. It’s really beautiful

[@dimitrisaltanis4451]

do u know if i can order this lovely bracelet from europe?? cause the VAT from USA to Greece is enough....

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Hello! These actually ship from the manufacturer in Hong Kong so I’d just check the Strapcode website and see what the total would come to for your region.

[@blastb60]

Great video!!! Will the bracelet work on a king turtle?

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Hello! Unfortunately not, but Strapcode makes a number of great bracelets for the Turtle. I personally think the turtles look really good on jubilees. Cheers!

[@blastb60]

@@joshjamesyoutube thank you for the quick response!

[@jimmyredd]

The ratcheting dive strap doesn't cost you a micro-adjust, it _is_ a micro-adjust. Except easier and more convenient.

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Yes and no - it’s not a microadjust that is meant to be used as a way to permanently size the bracelet (as compared to their other clasp I showed) it’s for when you need to expand it to fit over a wetsuit or something like that. The ratcheting mechanism also doesn’t actually stay fixed in place, it ratchets inward meaning that you can push it closed at any time. IMO it’s also unsightly to use that extension as a microadjust for daily wear.

[@PepRex]

I have the SRPC93 on the hexad but I just can't for the life of me get on with the watch, I think it's like you said bulky, I have a 6.75inch wrist, I think I may sell it. I have found out since I prefer 40mm sizes, Bought a black and blue stripe nato if that can't work with it then I will have to release it!

[@joshjamesyoutube]

If you’re open to spending the money I really like the Crafter Blue rubber dive strap on it, lightens the watch considerably. They make a nice navy one that would match your watch. The problem with nato straps on any Seiko diver for me is that the case is so heavy and large that a nylon strap don’t balance the weight well. I have a full video on just the bracelet below if you’re interested. Hope this helps! m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/d360gGirlrxjra8

[@ChinertownForum]

still selling??

[@PepRex]

@@ChinertownForum Actually no, I love it with a nato !

[@NickGuitar7]

So I was looking in to one of these exact bracelets for the Seiko SRPE35, but on the strapcode website it says that it is not for the king samurai. Just curious if it will fit the SRPE35?

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Hello! I’ve been getting a lot of questions about this and it fit well on mine (and for other people) so I’m not sure why they now say it doesn’t work for the King Samurai. They could have changed something since I bought mine two years ago, however, so unfortunately I can’t recommend buying it since I’m not sure.

[@Terrier13]

Hi. Did you buy the bracelet? I am standing in front of this dilemma right now for my SRPF79K1.

[@wed265]

Great video Josh. I actually like the way the original black strap looks that came with this originally. But it does look awesome on this metal bracelet. How do you think this would look on the same strap Co bracelet only in Black. Because they make a black one also. Your thoughts?? Ray

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Hello, and thanks! Personally I’d never mix metal finishes (meaning black IP with the silver case), but that’s just me. To be clear the black strap with the fitted lugs I show in my original video and this one as well is aftermarket also, from Crafter Blue. From Seiko it comes on a generic silicone strap. Cheers!

[@mcscotty325]

How did the end link fit into the lug? People have been complaining that the stock bracelets are a little loose on the King Samurai models.

[@joshjamesyoutube]

S Walters Hello! It fits quite well on mine, there is maybe ever so slightly a bit of space (.5mm at the very most) but it’s really not noticeable, as in the bracelet doesn’t shake or jiggle about as if it’s not fitted properly or “loose”. That said, I’ve heard some horror stories about QC on these guys, I guess I just got lucky. Most QC issues I’ve heard of are happening to units made outside of Japan. Mine was Made in Japan and it seems solid as can be, I have zero complaints. Hope this helps!

[@mcscotty325]

@@joshjamesyoutube Thanks for clarifying, Josh. It's a beautiful watch. The hexad bracelet really completes it.

[@mcscotty325]

@@joshjamesyoutube As you mentioned in you're first video, the case is finished to a higher level. The angles are crisper and sharper. My concern was that they may have shaved a little too much off the inner lugs.

[@Darklanza]

Josh, is the dial white o cream? seems cream on your video and white on other videos I've seen. Don't know if it's a camera or lighting thing that makes it look cream.

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Hello! It’s white, but not a super cool white. My marble desk surface is a stark, bright, cool-er white, for reference. How warm it looks depends on the light. There is a very, very subtle sheen on it that takes on the general tone of ambient light, so it can look creamy under some and white in bright light. Hope this helps!

[@mubarak3457]

Waow !!! Looks better than an Omega

[@joshjamesyoutube]

I really like it a lot! I’ve been wearing it on a rubber strap since it’s been warm over the summer months but I think it’ll definitely go on the bracelet for winter! Cheers!

[@mubarak3457]

@@joshjamesyoutube look I have a decent watch collection , I own a Daytona gold Paul New man , an off shore Audemars panda dial , a Breitling cronomat , a Thunderbird Rolex 2 tones and a Rolex Sea Dweller 43mm , I just got the samurai Manta and I just ordered the Hexad strap I love that watch and it’s definitely part of my collection

[@nbrikha]

So it's not on the level of Omega or Tudor...but what is? When I looked them up, the Omega bracelets are like 8x the price. Is there a brand better than strapcode but still not Omega expensive?

[@joshjamesyoutube]

In the general scheme of things - Tag, Longines, Rado, Oris, etc. all do great bracelets and are much cheaper than Omega (I just bought a $7K Planet Ocean that I think has a bracelet that is only on-par with Oris and Tag), but fitting Seiko specifically, that’s a super niche market.

[@AK-ze5in]

I have a SRPB53J1, where can I get the steel bracelet as shown, how much, thanks.

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Hello! You can find all bracelets for the Samurai (both regular and king versions) here: www.strapcode.com/collections/seiko-samurai-watch-bands

[@dazlarg]

Hi I have the srpb99 padi version I really like the look of this bracelet do they deliver to the Uk?

[@joshjamesyoutube]

That’s a great question, they ship from Hong Kong, so I’d assume short of anything happening in your country that would stop delivery, they should, but check the website to be sure.

[@dazlarg]

Thanks bud.. it looks awesome on that strap takes it to another level IMO 🤙🏻

[@dazlarg]

Did you have any problems fitting it? There seems to be a lot of negatives comments regarding the fit on Amazon

[@joshjamesyoutube]

@@dazlarg That’s interesting, I hadn’t heard but will definitely check it out. I don’t, but as some other comments on my video on the watch itself would suggest, it seems that there are some QC issues with early models. That said, mine was made in Japan (some aren’t) and I’ve never had any issues with Seikos that were made in Japan.

[@user-sj3lf1uw9j]

is this strap is for Seiko King SAMURAI SRPE37 Prospex Diver?

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Yes it is that’s exactly the watch you’re looking at in the video :)

[@wescobts]

Thats a nice bracelet

[@mikeyl114]

Does this bracelet scratch the casing since it looks so flush next to the casing

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Not that I’ve noticed, and even if it did it would scratch the parts that you don’t really see. You’d be more likely to accidentally scratch the case while removing/installing it.

[@mikeyl114]

@@joshjamesyoutube thanks for the response. I ordered same watch and bracelet thanks to your video

[@craigsmith2542]

Has anyone bought a namoki mod bracelet for their samurai? They look identical to the strapcode version but are a bit cheaper. Looking for a review before buying

[@joshjamesyoutube]

I actually hadn’t heard of that before you mentioned it. I don’t have any experience with it but I will say that I personally would spend the extra for the Strapcode version. Would love to know if you find a review! Super interesting stuff, thanks for sharing!!

[@craigsmith2542]

@@joshjamesyoutube decided to just buy it and see for myself. All specs are the same as strapcode version. Ill let you know how it is as its getting delivered tomorrow

[@PrimeTimePokermon]

@@craigsmith2542 how was the bracelet?

[@craigsmith2542]

@@PrimeTimePokermon it is great, I don't have the strapcode bracelet to compare but it is excellent quality and looks really good 👌

[@PrimeTimePokermon]

@@craigsmith2542 nice to hear! Are the endlinks loose? I cant get over paying close to 200 USD for a strapcode bracelet with shippig and taxes to where im from

[@ATIWatchReviews]

How many micro-adjust settings can you use on the ratcheting?

[@joshjamesyoutube]

I believe you have four, but they’re meant for temporary adjustment when diving, not for permanent sizing. It’s not like omega’s micro adjust that slides from within the clamshell.

[@ATIWatchReviews]

@@joshjamesyoutube interesting that does affect usefulness if it's not meant for permanent setting. So are you saying it is not completely stable if its in one of the micro adjust settings? It will too easily come out the setting?

[@joshjamesyoutube]

It’s not that it’s not stable but check out 04:11, that’s how it’ll look when the ratchet is open to any degree, and to me that would look really strange to wear around all the time. Also, this goes back to the comment I make in the video where if you typically have trouble with link bracelets, I wouldn’t go with this clasp. The other thing with this watch is that for me this watch as a whole is more of a tossaround or a novelty, so I don’t wear it much, but if this is going to be any kind of daily beater, I’d definitely go with the more traditional clasp with true micro adjustments.

[@ATIWatchReviews]

@@joshjamesyoutube yes it looks a bit funny with it ratcheted out significantly. Swc diver mk2 has micro adjust holes on the clasp as well as this rachet. I think rolex glide lock or omegas ratchet is probably better.

[@brucecameron7172]

Hi Josh, do you think the actual lock mechanism is too long

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Hello! On this one it’s definitely big, and thick as well, I’d definitely go with the standard clasp if you’re concerned about it. I have to say I’ve hardly worn mine on this bracelet (partly because this is just a sport watch for me), the rubber strap is so much more comfortable.

[@brucecameron7172]

@@joshjamesyoutube Thank you Josh I definitely appreciate your reply cheers

[@brucecameron7172]

I live in North Queensland Australia the rubber strap gets a bit sweaty in the heat !! Maybe the the V clasp from strap code is best cheers buddy

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Of course!!! And funny you mention that, I split my time between southern California and Texas (tech hubs here in the US) and both get into the 90s and hundreds Fahrenheit (high 20s-mid 30s I believe) and for me bracelets are a no go in that weather, but that’s just me! :) Cheers!!!

[@influensiiirphilippines9679]

Just bought one good luck to me

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Congratulations!

[@stunnenbroowie5217]

Is that the polished or brushed version?

[@joshjamesyoutube]

To my knowledge there is only a brushed version of the hexad bracelet, was that what you were asking?

[@stunnenbroowie5217]

@@joshjamesyoutube Oh thank you for the quick response. Enjoying your videos. Keep. Thank you. Cheers from Philippines.

[@Jevfandrew]

Hi, does it fit the SRPE33 as well?

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Yes! Made to fit any Samurai. It fits mine perfectly, though be advised some people have had fitment issues with the new King Samurai models.

[@ScottSteiner01]

Is it me or is the silver color of the bracelet another than the color of the watchcase? Maybe just in the video?

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Hello! Nope, both the same, probably just the video. Both are your normal silver!

[@nikkorojo]

Will this fit my SRPF79K1?

[@joshjamesyoutube]

If the case is a standard samurai/king samurai case, it should!

[@fabfour289]

Grand Seiko, if you watch this.. why don't you guys make a 1:1 GS version of this model.. (no date version! white birch dial with the lume, instead).. GS movement of course, "steal" the hexad strapcode idea and add a lil imagination to mimick R Sub glidelock or Omega SMP 300m quick adjust clasp and there you go.. sell them at $6000 - $7000 and it will sell a lot.. because this model has a distinct, original Seiko look. For the nickname, just let us do the job for U GS.. Grand Samurai or whatever 👌🙂

[@lexluthor5656]

What color is the lume?

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Hello! It’s standard green, You can see it around 10 minutes in my actual review of the watch. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWWldGRnoJd5m8k

[@dwaynescott444]

It’s beautiful! But way too thick

[@canonyeo4286]

I have this awesome looking watch. Very impressed with the ceramic bezel. Beside my submariner, just from the look, l couldn't tell which is better quality. I always wear big sports watches with a 22/18 straps for comfort. Feel much better. If it's 20 lug width, then 20/16. I wear this watch with a hirsh rubber strap. Looks luxurious. I also wear it with a tougher Rios shell cordovan strap for ruggedness.

[@maciekjr06]

What’s your wrist size? Thanks

[@joshjamesyoutube]

About 6.75 inches or so!

[@maciekjr06]

@@joshjamesyoutube don’t you find this bracelet too big? I have a 7.1 wrist and found original bracelet heavy and big and this one even tough very nice, it seems very bulky. Same with clasp. I love it but it seems so “tall” and long. How does it wear? Thanks

[@joshjamesyoutube]

It definitely is large, but a few things I should clarify - first, this isn’t a watch that I wear regularly, I bought it more to have as a fun novelty, so I can’t comment too much on it for day in and day out use. The bracelet is nice, though, and for short periods I can wear it comfortably (if I’m wearing it for longer periods I use a crafter blue rubber strap). The Samurai itself is huge and unweildy, though, and the watch as a whole isn’t ideal as an all day, everyday watch for me. My daily beaters are Omegas, I have a 39.5mm Planet Ocean and a 41mm 300 Pro, and those are definitely more comfortable and far more wearable for my wrist size.

[@TheBest-ns1wb]

This bracelet looks and fits great, the hair pulling is killing me though.

[@jaycamacho8179]

Lmao ouch!

[@paulchristian5375]

contemplating if I should get this or new shoes lmao

[@AnitaSpankyBB]

Very very nice 👍👍

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Thank you!!!

[@mubarak3457]

Deserves to be a Grand Seiko

[@joshjamesyoutube]

It’s absolutely gorgeous, but I don’t think it’s at Grand Seiko level, and I don’t say that just to disagree, just to level set expectations 😂

[@tarasmathers7423]

It really is deservent, of such a bracelet. Long Island watch, has a variation, that comes complete w/ the Strapcode, "hex-head bracelet." The ISL-65, is the one in particular, that I've been interested in. It's $329, but that's without the divers clasp. That would be another $60. By the time it's all said and done though, for another $100-$150, one could have the real "King Samaria," w/ the waffle dial. Sorry, this is all just dawning on me.....SMH. Great video though

[@iHayri1]

And it's scratches already 😞

[@hoavuthai2564]

Strapcode have a note, this bracelet not fit for King Sam :(

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Interesting! Seems to fit mine just fine but I’ve had fitment issues with them in the past on others for sure.