Archer Watch Straps– Soft Silicone Quick Release Watch Bands

Nice product, good quality, feels good, fits well. But... I bought the correct size - 20mm - for my watch, a Citizen, which has had several replacement straps in its lifetime. However, the 20mm strap had a little too much wiggle room between the lugs of my watch and looked too small, and the quick-release strap pins were also a little too small to hold the strap on securely and pinged or fell out with little provocation. So... I sent the 20mm back and ordered the 22mm. The strap fitted perfectly - but the strap-pins were too long and just would NOT fit in between the watch lugs. I nearly sent it back, but then decided to replace the quick-release Archer pins with the original one from my watch. Bingo. Strap fits perfectly, is secure and looks very good. So... a good product but a few sizing issues.

I purchased the Archer strap/s as an alternative to the standard black offering on my Samsung Galaxy 46mm watch, which requires a 22mm fitting. As there is a 20% promotion discount when ordering three, I took the plunge and ordered four in different colours, Midnight Blue, Portland Orange, Naples Yellow and Venetian Red. The good news is that the 20% discount was applied to all of my order. It was a bit of a gamble ordering so many without seeing them first but it paid off as they are a great alternative to the boring black strap that comes as standard on the watch. So much so that I have since ordered a further two straps in British Racing Green & White. A total of 6; one for almost every day of the week and great for when travelling.They really complement the watch, definitely look the part, and are a perfect fit. The quick release pins slide effortlessly and securely into the watch body. The material is a very tactile and smooth finish silicone. I have worn the straps for nearly 24 hours a day for the past week since receiving them and there is no sign whatsoever of any skin irritation.Its too early to comment about the durability but they definitely feel decent enough. The standard Samsung strap is a bit thicker where it joins the watch and has shaped cutaways for the watch lugs (see enclosed picture comparing the standard Samsung black strap with the Archer Venetian Red equivalent). The Samsung strap is also 3mm longer. Non of which makes any notable difference to the fit and function of the Archer strap. You can see what it looks like in the enclosed picture when fitted to the Samsung watch. This being the Portland Orange strap.The Archer Strap is a bit more expensive than some other silicone straps being offered on Amazon and elsewhere but I speak from personal experience when I say that it is infinitely better than the ones I made the mistake of ordering first. Which I returned due the robustness (or lack of), of the clasp, and the fact that the pins were far too short to engage securely with the watch body.There is no doubt that the Archer strap is a nice quality product and a fitting addition to the Samsung 46mm watch..

I purchased the strap in Portland Orange for my Black Tickwatch Pro (22mm), the orange strap fits and looks amazing but the colour of the buckle Archer has chosen to include (shiny silver), makes this strap look very cheap, not just my opinion.I looked up black buckles from Archer the price is a ridiculous £9.99, when the strap AND silver buckle is £13.49. It is a shame that Archer do not offer the straps with a choice of black or silver buckle, or at least the option to add one for a reduced price (from their choice of 13 coloured buckles Archer sell https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B071D3KZNH).I chose to purchase the black buckle for £2.99 from https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06WV7XP6T, much more realistic price £13.49 + £2.99 rather than Archers £13.49 + £9.99.

A beautifully soft strap. Completely smooth edges, strong fixing bars and easy slide release buttons. Soft pink is a very pale pink and looks lovely on the watch. I bought a Fullmosa leather (not leather) strap, a Barton’s silicone strap, and this Archer one. The Archer is the best (comfort and quality), closely followed by Barton’s, the Fullmosa is dreadful in comparison. Hope that helps if you are deciding between these 3. I also bought the Archer strap removal tool as my original strap does not have quick release pins and I can recommend that too.

I have just had to send this back.Bought this for a Vivoactive @3 to replace original strap. This was all because my husband had lost the little strap that holds the strap down once threw the buckle. He then decided rather than have it flap he would cut it! Yes youve guessed it he cut it too short!! So, had I ordered from Garmin it would take 3 to 5 weeks delivery and cost £30. So started a search on trusty old Amazon. There are certainly lots to choose from but with varying reviews for various watches. I settled on Archer because it seemed to have a lot of very good reviews although not for Garmin. There is no doubt that this is a nice quality product, hence the four stars. I could not in all honesty leave a three star. I ordered a grey strap, 20mm for a Vivoactive @3 watch, to replace the original. It came in good time and in very good condition. It is a lovely grey a bit lighter than I would have liked but my husband who it was for really liked it. It looked very good with the black watch. I measured it prior to ordering (obviously) but measured it against the old one prior to putting it on and it looked exactly the same. It went on easily and husband was delighted. However, in the course of a couple of days it popped off several times. luckily it was noticed and not lost, nor did my husbands watch get damaged. So it may be false economy I don't know but I have now ordered a couple more (different ones) to see if they fair any better. one in particular mentions it fit the Vivoactive @3. By the time I either get the right one, I may as well have ordered the original from Garmin, but hey ho!! Fingers crossed. If they fit you can buy 2 or 3 for the price of the original and have a few different colouirs. I would say if this does fit and stay put it is a nice quality product for the money.