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Re: Tropic Straps

Post by demer03 » Fri Aug 02, 2019 11:21 am

Well, I ordered one. I will report back.

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Re: Tropic Straps

Post by ChuckW » Fri Aug 02, 2019 11:27 am

I just got an email from them with a 20% discount code for returning Synchron customers. If you PM me, I'll share it with my DWC friends.
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Re: Tropic Straps

Post by jtbenson » Fri Aug 02, 2019 11:30 am

in the email I got the word "Tropic" is followed by trademark and registered symbols, so the repro makers using that in the name have been warned ;)
from the description, it is a new rubber compound:
the TROPIC® name is back to dive again, using a new and proprietary vulcanized rubber formula optimized to deliver unmatched wearer comfort and quality.
also 20% discount code for returning syncron customers is a nice gesture on newly released product (guess paying full price for all those ISOs from swissland paid off in the end :rolleyes: )
i'll await Mike's assessment, and enjoy my gecko "troplick" 'til then ;)
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Re: Tropic Straps

Post by logan2z » Fri Aug 02, 2019 11:34 am

Just received the 20% off email too. Curious to find out if the straps are as good as they look in the photos.

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Tropic Straps

Post by hoppyjr » Fri Aug 02, 2019 11:35 am

demer03 wrote:Well, I ordered one. I will report back.

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Re: Tropic Straps

Post by demer03 » Fri Aug 02, 2019 11:51 am

Who’s on first?...
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Re: Tropic Straps

Post by hoppyjr » Fri Aug 02, 2019 11:52 am

demer03 wrote:Who’s on first?...
The rep guy.
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Re: Tropic Straps

Post by demer03 » Fri Aug 02, 2019 12:04 pm

‘Cuz I do like me some tropic....

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Re: Tropic Straps

Post by aikiman44 » Fri Aug 02, 2019 12:42 pm

Ordered a blue. Got the discount.
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Re: Tropic Straps

Post by mattcantwin » Fri Aug 02, 2019 1:05 pm

Seppia wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 02, 2019 12:02 pm
 I got the same email, looked into a blue one.. $98
Lol
I got the e-mail, too.


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Re: Tropic Straps

Post by hoppyjr » Fri Aug 02, 2019 1:08 pm

mattcantwin wrote:
Seppia wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 02, 2019 12:02 pm
 I got the same email, looked into a blue one.. $98
Lol
I got the e-mail, too.


Waiting to hear opinions. :popcorn:

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Re: Tropic Straps

Post by aikiman44 » Fri Aug 02, 2019 1:13 pm

$73.20 total with discount.
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Re: Tropic Straps

Post by tattoo chef » Fri Aug 02, 2019 1:20 pm

I’m wondering if it’s just the same material as an isofrane.


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Re: Tropic Straps

Post by andrema » Fri Aug 02, 2019 1:48 pm

aikiman44 wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 02, 2019 1:13 pm
 $73.20 total with discount.
$34, no discount

https://www.watchgecko.com/vintage-trop ... -zuludiver
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Re: Tropic Straps

Post by demer03 » Fri Aug 02, 2019 3:03 pm

andrema wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 02, 2019 1:48 pm
aikiman44 wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 02, 2019 1:13 pm
 $73.20 total with discount.
$34, no discount

https://www.watchgecko.com/vintage-trop ... -zuludiver
Let’s be honest....that ain’t no tropic. Real tropic are outstanding for comfort.

Now,, this new one might not be either. Taking a risk.
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Re: Tropic Straps

Post by hoppyjr » Fri Aug 02, 2019 3:15 pm

demer03 wrote:
andrema wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 02, 2019 1:48 pm
aikiman44 wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 02, 2019 1:13 pm
 $73.20 total with discount.
$34, no discount

https://www.watchgecko.com/vintage-trop ... -zuludiver
Let’s be honest....that ain’t no tropic. Real tropic are outstanding for comfort.

Now,, this new one might not be either. Taking a risk.
Since I’ve never seen a real one I can’t argue that, but the Watchgecko is pretty darned comfortable.
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Re: Tropic Straps

Post by CesarG » Fri Aug 02, 2019 3:39 pm

No 19mm.
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Re: Tropic Straps

Post by mfxr » Fri Aug 02, 2019 3:59 pm

Tempted, I have only tried cheapo ones that were terrible.
I will wait for those that have ordered to chime in :popcorn:
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Re: Tropic Straps

Post by tattoo chef » Fri Aug 02, 2019 4:42 pm

Apparently I was right and it’s the same compound use in an isofrane but as a tropic strap.
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Re: Tropic Straps

Post by hoppyjr » Fri Aug 02, 2019 5:11 pm

tattoo chef wrote:Apparently I was right and it’s the same compound use in an isofrane but as a tropic strap.
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If only it were longer.
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Re: Tropic Straps

Post by toxicavenger » Fri Aug 02, 2019 5:23 pm

I guess I am different because I can't get into the tropic. Hell I do not like them at all.
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Re: Tropic Straps

Post by TLgdeL » Fri Aug 02, 2019 5:30 pm

hoppyjr wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 02, 2019 5:11 pm
tattoo chef wrote:Apparently I was right and it’s the same compound use in an isofrane but as a tropic strap.
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If only it were longer.
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Re: Tropic Straps

Post by Mr_Pacman » Sat Aug 03, 2019 7:46 am

I'll wait for the reviews to get posted on this strap. If they are positive (and I suspect they will be if it's the fantastic isofrane material in the tropic design), then I'll order a 22mm black for my Eterna Super Kontiki re-edition when they are available at the end of October
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Re: Tropic Straps

Post by ChuckW » Tue Aug 06, 2019 7:58 pm

Found a link on WUS to Meraud tropic strap and it looks promising. I haven't found any definitive reviews yet, but they claim to use very flexible rubber, comes in two lengths (112 x 73, 125 x 85), comes in black and blue, and is less expensive than the new Tropic strap @ 45 euros. Only comes in 20mm.

https://meraud-watches.com/product/blac ... r-tropic/

https://meraud-watches.com/product/blu ... opic-copy/
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Re: Tropic Straps

Post by River Rat » Wed Aug 07, 2019 4:10 am

Uncle Seiko has a tropic style strap just as good for 39 bucks 79 seems high for what you get. I have the 19mm uncle seiko tropic on my Seiko 6105 and comfortable you can get 2 for the price of one. Not much of a discount only a few bucks wtf. I bet some one bought the name tropic or reregistered the name tropic since its been out of business a very long time. Just like some boutique watch co brought back watch co names long gone.
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