Still on DIY, I have a handsome watch by Orient - Stingray EM7J001B. Doesn't cost a bomb but way cool and stylish. The problem is, the calf leather strap cannot stand the humidity and have really degraded over time.
I decided to use the Hirsch strap I got for my Seiko Baby Tuna SRP655K1. The original Seiko rubber strap has a lug size of 22 mm but the actual width after the spring bar slot is actually 24 mm. While the strap looks good, it does come across a bit small for a 50 mm watch. I thought it will make a good replacement to my EM7J001B. The very funny fact is that..... the strap's price is $40 more expensive than the watch itself - it's a leather & rubber hybrid from Hirsch's performance straps series.
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| The Watch with the New Strap |
