Tropic Straps

[DEMO]

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).

[logan2z]

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).

Very cool. The article says the price will be $79, pretty reasonable.

[demer03]

If it’s the same material and finish as the original, I’m down.

[aikiman44]

Looking good.

[dukerules]

This is intriguing. If they are similar in terms of rubber composition to the original Tropics, I'm in.

[unixshrk]

This would be nice. I will definitely try one of these.

[gr8sw]

nice that they are available again, will definitely give them a try

[hoppyjr]

I hope these will be at least 130/85

[unixshrk]

I hope these will be at least 130/85

You and me both

[AtomicTom]

Now that is so cool it's not even funny ! Thanks so much for the news about this !!!

[ChuckW]

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

[hoppyjr]

I hope these will be at least 130/85

You and me both

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.

[hoppyjr]

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.

[demer03]

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.

[hoppyjr]

I am dubious.

[matt.wu]

I hope these will be at least 130/85

You and me both

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.

I was pretty impressed with it.

[mattcantwin]

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).

[hoppyjr]

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).

See my prior post. Supple, comfy, fits me so it’ll fit you. In 22mm.

[deepcdvr]

I need to sell the NOS sample I have before the bottom falls out

[mattcantwin]

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).

See my prior post. Supple, comfy, fits me so it’ll fit you. In 22mm.

Thanks, Ed.

[ChuckW]

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.

[hoppyjr]

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.

Did they confirm its 185? If so they are hitting their own sales.

I also sent an inquiry via their site earlier today, but no answer.

[ChuckW]

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.

Did they confirm its 185? If so they are hitting their own sales.

I also sent an inquiry via their site earlier today, but no answer.

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]

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.

Did they confirm its 185? If so they are hitting their own sales.

I also sent an inquiry via their site earlier today, but no answer.

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.

Damn. At least we have the Watchgecko, but I’d have been in for each color of this one too.

[nweash]

Can’t wait to try these .

I do really like my gecko strap minus the generic blocky keepers.