SEIKO22mm Jubilee Watch Band - Stainless Steel- for Models Diver SKX007, SKX009, SKX171, SKX173, SKX175, SKX175 Cal.7S26

I purchased my watch new at the base exchange in 1982. It's a great watch. I've had to replace the band 3 times over the years. After a while, the clasps wear and can come loose easily. This Seiko jubilee style band is an exact fit and looks great on the watch. It's heavy, smooth and has a finish that matches the watch. It comes with 2 new spring bars. My wrist measures 7.25 inches around. I had to remove one link and it took about 10 minutes using my watch band tools. The band is still a little loose, but not so much that the watch can spin around on my wrist. I don't think I could remove a second link without it being too snug. When you remove a link, make sure that you are pushing the pins in the direction indicated on the link. The nice thing about this band is that it doesn't pull your hair out and it is very comfortable on the wrist. I may purchase a second one just to have a spare when the time comes.

I bought a seiko skx007 shortly after finding out that they are becoming discontinued. The particular watch I bought came on the stock rubber band, which is AWESOME in its own right, but soon after I wanted the jubilee. This fits my watch like it was made for it!!! Guess why? It WAS made for it. The end links line up seamlessly and fit the radius of the case perfectly. I mean just perfectly. Some complain about the bracelet rattle or that it has hollow end links and folded center links blah blah blah. Rolex made their bracelets the same way for almost 40 years. The hollow end links and center links keep the weight down which is a big plus when your watch has 22mm lugs. Your watch is probably 42mm plus and after wearing my Seiko on the stock rubber, several NATO straps and this Jubilee, I can easily say the jubilee is the most comfortable. Also this bracelet is around $35. I'm not saying dirt cheap, but certainly in the world of watches this is a wonderful deal especially to be a name brand Seiko product.I wear mine daily to work. I work metal fabrication so this bracelet has seen a lot of heavy welding, grinding and installation. The combination of brushed outer and polished center links really hide scratches well and overall I struggle to say anything negative about the jubilee. Some are familar with the "jubilee stretch". This bracelet looks a little stretched when you first get it but that's how it was made. Just try it out as it is surprisingly comfortable and the "stretch" allows the bracelet to better follow your arms movement.I attached some photos after months of use.

First one of these Jingley Jangley Jubilees, its charming. Hollow mid links, hollow end links, push snap clasp. Fits my 1992 Seiko 7002-7001. Nice OEM Seiko replacement, came with end links and 2.5mm springbars.

I bought this for a seiko 5 watch and it goes well with it. I work with a lot of water and wanted a stainless steel band to go with my SNZG15K1. However, one should definitely know that it will not fit perfectly as it is designed for the divers watch. The metal spring bars that come with the bracelet are too thick and will spring out easily. What I did was I wrapped the original thin bars with electrical tape to increase the thickness so the bracelet would hold in place. Then I crimped the outside fittings of the bracelet to the size of the seiko watch.Also I have a small wrist, so I had to buy some watch tools to remove multiple links so it would fit. This may all be a lot of trouble to go through, but I definitely think it's worth the trouble. None of the other metal bracelets look as good and I was getting sick of having to replace nato bands constantly.It's durable and has held up well. It's surprisingly heavy but you'll get used to it.

I was somewhat hesitant to buy this bracelet due to the various negative reviews. Everyone is entitled to their opinion...but for those who trash this bracelet and give it 1 star, they are wrong! If someone wants to say there are better 3rd party bracelets, that may be true but you will pay over twice what this bracelet costs.Some complain about the jangly build but that is a jubilee bracelet. What they overlook is the bracelet is extremely comfortable..it just wraps around your wrist and you forget it is there.Build qualilty is very good. It is a combination of solid and folded links. Yes, the clasp is stamped metal but it is a thick heavy guage that does not feel cheap or flimsy.Fit and finish are excellent. Let me underscore the "fit" aspect. The end pieces will fit your SKX007/009/A35/173 (etc.) perfectly, giving a finished classic look.The only crticism I have is that the clasp does not have a spring release. When new, you have to pry it with your thumbnail carefully until it loosens/wears in a little.I looked and looked at all the options and have come to the conclusion that at $30 or so, this is the deal. There is nothing better. In fact, after buying one, I liked it so much that I bought two more...one for another SKX and the other for a customization project.One final consideration, the bracelet was made for the SKX, giving it the final classic Seiko diver watch look that easily walks the line between sport, dress and tool watch. This is a winner!

I wouldn't touch this strap with a 10ft pole. First day I had it on, it started out nice. It looked great with the watch. Later in the day I was at the grocery store and I reached to open the door in the freezer aisle. The watch strap literally fell apart as I reached and the spring pin that holds the watch to the band flung off into oblivion and my Seiko dropped to the ground and smashed the glass casing. I'm extremely upset, as this was a gift from someone who recently passed away and now its smashed because the strap basically bursted and the spring pin flew off. I trusted this strap to hold on to this watch that I hold close to my heart. Literally, all I did was reach for a freezer door to open it. I wasn't even applying any type of flexing or pressure to it at all. I will most definitely be returning this and I highly suggest that you avoid this strap.