Tropic Straps
Tropic Straps
It looks like Tropic Straps is returning with their original strap design. The iconic "Tropic" brand strap looks like it is being resurrected once again. I just read an article about them over on TLex's OceanicTime. These look really good.
http://oceanictime.blogspot.com/2019/08 ... turns.html
https://www.tropicstrap.com/
The Tropic website looks like isn't completely active yet, no pricing pages yet. It looks like it is owned by Isofrane, (same company).
http://oceanictime.blogspot.com/2019/08 ... turns.html
https://www.tropicstrap.com/
The Tropic website looks like isn't completely active yet, no pricing pages yet. It looks like it is owned by Isofrane, (same company).
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Very cool. The article says the price will be $79, pretty reasonable.DEMO wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2019 6:57 amIt looks like Tropic Straps is returning with their original strap design. The iconic "Tropic" brand strap looks like it is being resurrected once again. I just read an article about them over on TLex's OceanicTime. These look really good.
http://oceanictime.blogspot.com/2019/08 ... turns.html
https://www.tropicstrap.com/
The Tropic website looks like isn't completely active yet, no pricing pages yet. It looks like it is owned by Isofrane, (same company).
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If it’s the same material and finish as the original, I’m down.
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This is intriguing. If they are similar in terms of rubber composition to the original Tropics, I'm in.
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This would be nice. I will definitely try one of these.
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nice that they are available again, will definitely give them a try
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I hope these will be at least 130/85
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You and me bothhoppyjr wrote:I hope these will be at least 130/85
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Now that is so cool it's not even funny ! Thanks so much for the news about this !!!
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I was interested until I saw the length was only 185mm. Don't think it'll be enough for me. I've had one for a few years I bought on ebay, so-called "NOS," which I believe was made in Hong Kong. It has the "1820" markings on the inside. It's thin and supple, but I'm pretty sure it's good quality rubber, not a silicone lint magnet. The length is 195mm. I'm pretty sure the listing below is the same strap.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-TROPI ... SwaGBbhgwc
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-TROPI ... SwaGBbhgwc
No, it's not Tourettes.
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unixshrk wrote:You and me bothhoppyjr wrote:I hope these will be at least 130/85
FWIW: the Watchgecko Tropic is stellar. The 20mm is only 120/70 but their 22mm is 133/80 and fits me. It’s also about $40 USD.
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ChuckW wrote:I was interested until I saw the length was only 185mm. Don't think it'll be enough for me. I've had one for a few years I bought on ebay, so-called "NOS," which I believe was made in Hong Kong. It has the "1820" markings on the inside. It's thin and supple, but I'm pretty sure it's good quality rubber, not a silicone lint magnet. The length is 195mm. I'm pretty sure the listing below is the same strap.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-TROPI ... SwaGBbhgwc
Hopefully they size it up for today’s larger wrist.
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The material doesn’t look right in the pictures. Looks just like other reproductions. It’s all about the suppleness of the strap, the correct thickness, and the glossy top level finish.
I am dubious.
I am dubious.
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demer03 wrote:
I am dubious.
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I have a few generic versions, fine style-wise, but not very flexible.
I might be interested if these were a lot more supple (and long enough).
I might be interested if these were a lot more supple (and long enough).
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See my prior post. Supple, comfy, fits me so it’ll fit you. In 22mm.mattcantwin wrote:I have a few generic versions, fine style-wise, but not very flexible.
I might be interested if these were a lot more supple (and long enough).
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I need to sell the NOS sample I have before the bottom falls out
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I sent a message through their website, telling them that if they had one at least 200mm, I'd be a customer. I was surprised that I got a prompt response, explaining that a 50mm watch would make the length 235mm. I replied that I knew what length my wrist required and that 185mm without the watch would be insufficient for any wrist more than 7". I also thanked them for being so responsive.
No, it's not Tourettes.
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Did they confirm its 185? If so they are hitting their own sales.ChuckW wrote:I sent a message through their website, telling them that if they had one at least 200mm, I'd be a customer. I was surprised that I got a prompt response, explaining that a 50mm watch would make the length 235mm. I replied that I knew what length my wrist required and that 185mm without the watch would be insufficient for any wrist more than 7". I also thanked them for being so responsive.
I also sent an inquiry via their site earlier today, but no answer.
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You get the specs once you hit the buy link, which says 185mm. They stated in their response to me that a watch with 50mm length makes it 235mm, which confirms it.hoppyjr wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2019 10:57 amDid they confirm its 185? If so they are hitting their own sales.ChuckW wrote:I sent a message through their website, telling them that if they had one at least 200mm, I'd be a customer. I was surprised that I got a prompt response, explaining that a 50mm watch would make the length 235mm. I replied that I knew what length my wrist required and that 185mm without the watch would be insufficient for any wrist more than 7". I also thanked them for being so responsive.
I also sent an inquiry via their site earlier today, but no answer.
No, it's not Tourettes.
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Damn. At least we have the Watchgecko, but I’d have been in for each color of this one too.ChuckW wrote:You get the specs once you hit the buy link, which says 185mm. They stated in their response to me that a watch with 50mm length makes it 235mm, which confirms it.hoppyjr wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2019 10:57 amDid they confirm its 185? If so they are hitting their own sales.ChuckW wrote:I sent a message through their website, telling them that if they had one at least 200mm, I'd be a customer. I was surprised that I got a prompt response, explaining that a 50mm watch would make the length 235mm. I replied that I knew what length my wrist required and that 185mm without the watch would be insufficient for any wrist more than 7". I also thanked them for being so responsive.
I also sent an inquiry via their site earlier today, but no answer.
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Can’t wait to try these .
I do really like my gecko strap minus the generic blocky keepers.
I do really like my gecko strap minus the generic blocky keepers.
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