Stowa Prodiver...Bracelet or Rubber?

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Stowa Prodiver...Bracelet or Rubber?

Post by Axelay2003 » Sat Jul 06, 2013 6:12 pm

Can any members inform me if it is best to purchase a Prodiver with bracelet or rubber? I am looking for comfort and overall weight. Will the bracelet add considerable weight to the watch? Is the bracelet really comfortable?

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Re: Stowa Prodiver...Bracelet or Rubber?

Post by mattcantwin » Sat Jul 06, 2013 6:17 pm

I think this is going to be one of those personal preference "issues".

I would suggest the bracelet and an Isofrane.
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Re: Stowa Prodiver...Bracelet or Rubber?

Post by apnk » Sat Jul 06, 2013 6:24 pm

mattcantwin wrote:I think this is going to be one of those personal preference "issues".

I would suggest the bracelet and an Isofrane.

Yep and fyi Stowa bracelet adds to the lug to lug length, don't know how much though.
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Re: Stowa Prodiver...Bracelet or Rubber?

Post by CGSshorty » Sat Jul 06, 2013 6:26 pm

Personally I don't like the bracelet and think the Isofrane looks perfect, so I would save the cost of the bracelet when buying new.
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Re: Stowa Prodiver...Bracelet or Rubber?

Post by apnk » Sat Jul 06, 2013 6:29 pm

BTW, which dial color are you thinking about? I think one with the limette hands looks nice:


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Re: Stowa Prodiver...Bracelet or Rubber?

Post by CGSshorty » Sat Jul 06, 2013 6:34 pm

The pink one looks great on a strap made from the sack that used to contain your testicles.
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Re: Stowa Prodiver...Bracelet or Rubber?

Post by hoppyjr » Sat Jul 06, 2013 6:34 pm

I owned one on the bracelet and it was pretty heavy, even for me and I'm a large guy. I prefer Isofrane.


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Re: Stowa Prodiver...Bracelet or Rubber?

Post by logan2z » Sat Jul 06, 2013 6:40 pm

CGSshorty wrote:The pink one looks great on a strap made from the sack that used to contain your testicles.
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Re: Stowa Prodiver...Bracelet or Rubber?

Post by UKWolfeman » Sat Jul 06, 2013 6:55 pm

As mentioned elsewhere.....bracelet would be my choice. Was heavier but do not recall how much heavier but do not recall it being extreme. One sided screw in links and one of the nicer bracelets Ive seen on a watch at that price. Stowa rubber strap terrible so if you choose a strap go for Isofrane as others have mentioned.
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Re: Stowa Prodiver...Bracelet or Rubber?

Post by Axelay2003 » Sat Jul 06, 2013 7:01 pm

apnk wrote:BTW, which dial color are you thinking about? I think one with the limette hands looks nice:


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Re: Stowa Prodiver...Bracelet or Rubber?

Post by outtatime » Sat Jul 06, 2013 7:03 pm

How are these? I'm curious to try one someday, but they rarely come up for sale and I don't really want to wait 8+ months on a preorder for something I'm not sure I'll even like.
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Re: Stowa Prodiver...Bracelet or Rubber?

Post by Axelay2003 » Sat Jul 06, 2013 7:03 pm

apnk wrote:
mattcantwin wrote:I think this is going to be one of those personal preference "issues".

I would suggest the bracelet and an Isofrane.

Yep and fyi Stowa bracelet adds to the lug to lug length, don't know how much though.
According to their site:

Lug-to-Lug size: 50.30 mm
Lug-to-Lug size inc. first metalstrap link on both sides: 58 mm

Damn, from 50.30mm to 58mm!? That is a huge jump.
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Re: Stowa Prodiver...Bracelet or Rubber?

Post by marchone » Sat Jul 06, 2013 7:11 pm

The bracelet may make resale easier.
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Re: Stowa Prodiver...Bracelet or Rubber?

Post by rockmastermike » Sat Jul 06, 2013 7:14 pm

Yep the bracelet is comfortable but noticeably heavy.
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Re: Stowa Prodiver...Bracelet or Rubber?

Post by 1watchaholic » Sat Jul 06, 2013 7:26 pm

Go with the bracelet! I think it is nice and solid. If you want a Stowa rubber later it will be much easier on you wallet than if you decide you want a bracelet down the road. :thumbsup:

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Re: Stowa Prodiver...Bracelet or Rubber?

Post by tattoo chef » Sat Jul 06, 2013 7:28 pm

Bracelet. Balances it out.



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Re: Stowa Prodiver...Bracelet or Rubber?

Post by Axelay2003 » Sat Jul 06, 2013 7:31 pm

1watchaholic wrote:Go with the bracelet! I think it is nice and solid. If you want a Stowa rubber later it will be much easier on you wallet than if you decide you want a bracelet down the road. :thumbsup:

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Hello Gary,

Could you verify the L2L on the bracelet. 58mm is quite a jump from 50.30mm.
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Re: Stowa Prodiver...Bracelet or Rubber?

Post by matt.wu » Sat Jul 06, 2013 7:40 pm

Bracelet won't work on your wrist, Gerald.

I tried it on. Sucks if you don't want anything larger than PAM lug to lug. Very heavy as well.
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Re: Stowa Prodiver...Bracelet or Rubber?

Post by CGSshorty » Sat Jul 06, 2013 7:41 pm

apnk wrote:BTW, which dial color are you thinking about? I think one with the limette hands looks nice:


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Re: Stowa Prodiver...Bracelet or Rubber?

Post by Axelay2003 » Sat Jul 06, 2013 8:56 pm

matt.wu wrote:Bracelet won't work on your wrist, Gerald.

I tried it on. Sucks if you don't want anything larger than PAM lug to lug. Very heavy as well.
I kinda figured. Thanks. :salute:
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Re: Stowa Prodiver...Bracelet or Rubber?

Post by tattoo chef » Sat Jul 06, 2013 8:58 pm

The Stowa is heavy??
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Re: Stowa Prodiver...Bracelet or Rubber?

Post by Axelay2003 » Sat Jul 06, 2013 9:01 pm

tattoo chef wrote:The Stowa is heavy??
You guys need man wrists lol!!
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:lol: Mine makes up in other areas more important. :dance:
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Re: Stowa Prodiver...Bracelet or Rubber?

Post by tattoo chef » Sat Jul 06, 2013 9:03 pm

Axelay2003 wrote:
tattoo chef wrote:The Stowa is heavy??
You guys need man wrists lol!!
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:lol: Mine makes up in other areas more important. :dance:
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Re: Stowa Prodiver...Bracelet or Rubber?

Post by SCM64 » Sat Jul 06, 2013 9:18 pm

I have the Seatime, and it's not a light watch, though I do like the bracelet, I think it balances out the weight quite well.

It's a Stowa, so you know they are solid. The black face allows bezel changes to mix up the look of the watch.

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Re: Stowa Prodiver...Bracelet or Rubber?

Post by cali kid » Sat Jul 06, 2013 9:24 pm

Don't they come with the bracelet and rubber strap? I know mine did, I've never used the rubber but its in the kit!! :shrug:

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