Buying an 20mm ISOfrane

manitoujoe · Post by **manitoujoe** » Sun Mar 29, 2020 10:27 am

Looks like I might have to just buy one directly. Does anyone have a recommendation where?

They sell them at the Aquadive site for $129, but I don’t know if that site it still active. Their social media stops a couple years back.

The main site is $139, but I’m not sure if they are shipping for the same reasons.

Thoughts?

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Post by **CGSshorty** » Sun Mar 29, 2020 11:28 am

Long Island Watches is a dealer now. I’d imagine shipping will be much faster.

nweash · Post by **nweash** » Sun Mar 29, 2020 12:20 pm

What color do you need?

Steve O. · Post by **Steve O.** » Sun Mar 29, 2020 12:35 pm

I like Isofranes, (for some reason due to the slanted keeper), but they are crazy overpriced IMO. You could buy one direct for around $100. not long ago, and used ones have been selling for around $70.-$80. for a long time. $139. is nuts. I'd have to go with one of Terry's Magnums.

manitoujoe · Post by **manitoujoe** » Sun Mar 29, 2020 1:29 pm

What colors do you have? I’m interested!

It’s going on this.

Totally agree on the price. It’s crazy. I have a Toxic Magnum in 22mm, but the keepers are slippery and move too much for me.

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hoppes-no9 · Post by **hoppes-no9** » Sun Mar 29, 2020 6:23 pm

I've got one that I'll sell cheap. PM incoming.

manitoujoe · Post by **manitoujoe** » Sun Mar 29, 2020 6:33 pm

Turns out it was a 22mm, but I got it anyway.

Still looking for a 20mm Black Isofrane if anyone has one. Thanks!

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nweash · Post by **nweash** » Sun Mar 29, 2020 7:48 pm

If I didn’t use my iso keepers for my toxic strap I’d sell mine

manitoujoe · Post by **manitoujoe** » Sun Mar 29, 2020 8:00 pm

Haha I understand that

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jtbenson · Post by **jtbenson** » Mon Mar 30, 2020 5:33 am

you should try the scurfa rubber on that, i think it would look great and be an ideal match for the case weight.

SoCal C4S · Post by **SoCal C4S** » Mon Mar 30, 2020 8:22 am

I’m also a huge fan of Isofrane. Borealis makes one that is basically an exact copy for MUCH cheaper. Terry’s is similar but feels and wears different than both the Isofrane and Borealis- it’s a stiffer strap with different hole spacing. Still nice though!

manitoujoe · Post by **manitoujoe** » Mon Mar 30, 2020 8:45 am

Hmm. Do I just order it from Borealis directly? Saw they were like $25 occasionally on watch recon.

Great advice on the Scurfa! Forgot about that one.

Thanks!

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dinexus · Post by **dinexus** » Mon Mar 30, 2020 9:24 am

Cop from WatchObsession in the UK. Save a little bit on the exchange rate, and if you leave a review they'll give you a 10% off code.

Oh, and get the real thing. I've handled all the "ladder" style straps, and ISO's formula is the best. You get what you pay for, for sure.

SoCal C4S · Post by **SoCal C4S** » Mon Mar 30, 2020 2:38 pm

dinexus wrote:ISO's formula is the best. You get what you pay for, for sure.

This. Isofrane is probably the most worn strap in my box, > 50% of the time.

Torrid · Post by **Torrid** » Tue Mar 31, 2020 2:00 am

SoCal C4S wrote: ↑
Mon Mar 30, 2020 2:38 pm

dinexus wrote:ISO's formula is the best. You get what you pay for, for sure.
This. Isofrane is probably the most worn strap in my box, > 50% of the time.

I’ve been without one for awhile. Just recently remedied that one. Excellent strap.

Joeprez · Post by **Joeprez** » Tue Mar 31, 2020 6:49 am

I can sell you a 22mm teal Iso! Summer is just around the corner

jtbenson · Post by **jtbenson** » Fri Apr 03, 2020 9:32 am

isofranes on wus

manitoujoe · Post by **manitoujoe** » Fri Apr 03, 2020 9:58 am

jtbenson wrote:isofranes on wus

Thank you thank you thank you

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SoCal C4S · Post by **SoCal C4S** » Fri Apr 03, 2020 10:01 am

$70 is a GREAT deal for an ISO.

manitoujoe · Post by **manitoujoe** » Fri Apr 03, 2020 12:13 pm

Right? The keeper is PVD but I can deal with that. I flipped mine literally days before the T2 arrived, and I had no idea I’d ever want another 20mm watch again.

Thanks to everyone for their help!

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jtbenson · Post by **jtbenson** » Fri Apr 03, 2020 12:57 pm

glad you were able to snag one mark

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