Barton Elite Silicone Straps

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Barton Elite Silicone Straps

Post by mattcantwin » Sat Jan 25, 2020 6:17 am

Barton silicone straps; anyone have one of these?

Cost is $20.


Our Elite Silicone Quick Release watch bands feature a premium textured top, a 316L stainless steel buckle, and a 2mm taper from watch head to buckle. Each Elite Silicone band also comes standard with two included lengths to assure they will be a perfect fit for almost anyone. Swap out in just a few seconds and without tools! Pair this black rubber watch band with our Leather or Canvas quick release bands to take full advantage of the opportunity to 'Switch it Up' on the go.

Swap in Seconds: Integrated quick release spring bars
Color: Black Top / Yellow Bottom
Material: High tensile silicone - 70A durometer
Hardware: 316L Stainless Steel Buckle, Solid Tang
Two Lengths Included: Fits wrists 5" to 8".
Available Widths: 18mm (16mm buckle), 19mm (18mm buckle), 20mm (18mm buckle), 21mm (20mm buckle),
22mm (20mm buckle), 23mm (22mm buckle), 24mm (22mm buckle)


Below are pictures of some of the straps; other colors on the site.

https://www.bartonwatchbands.com/collec ... ck-release


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Re: Barton Elite Silicone Straps

Post by Panerai7 » Sat Jan 25, 2020 11:09 am

I got one from Aliexpress sold by the actual Chinese manufacturer who supples Barton and other resellers with these. It’s not bad but you can feel that it’s not rubber. It’s worth the 10-11 bucks I paid for mine

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Re: Barton Elite Silicone Straps

Post by toxicavenger » Sat Jan 25, 2020 11:12 am

Panerai7 wrote:
Sat Jan 25, 2020 11:09 am
I got one from Aliexpress sold by the actual Chinese manufacturer who supples Barton and other resellers with these. It’s not bad but you can feel that it’s not rubber. It’s worth the 10-11 bucks I paid for mine
yeah they definitely feel like a silicon cooking utensil.

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Re: Barton Elite Silicone Straps

Post by Panerai7 » Sat Jan 25, 2020 11:25 am

toxicavenger wrote:
Sat Jan 25, 2020 11:12 am
Panerai7 wrote:
Sat Jan 25, 2020 11:09 am
I got one from Aliexpress sold by the actual Chinese manufacturer who supples Barton and other resellers with these. It’s not bad but you can feel that it’s not rubber. It’s worth the 10-11 bucks I paid for mine
yeah they definitely feel like a silicon cooking utensil.
That’s it. I knew the felt familiar

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Re: Barton Elite Silicone Straps

Post by mattcantwin » Sat Jan 25, 2020 11:37 am

Doesn't sound good, thanks for the responses.
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Re: Barton Elite Silicone Straps

Post by rockmastermike » Sat Jan 25, 2020 12:09 pm

not specific to Barton but seeing as the quick release are made to fit in the widest range of lug holes.....does the thin tip eventually cause wear and tear on a spring hole that is larger ..... does the spring bar wiggle around in there and if so can we expect any damage to the lug hole?

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Re: Barton Elite Silicone Straps

Post by HapaHapa » Sat Jan 25, 2020 12:17 pm

rockmastermike wrote:
Sat Jan 25, 2020 12:09 pm
not specific to Barton but seeing as the quick release are made to fit in the widest range of lug holes.....does the thin tip eventually cause wear and tear on a spring hole that is larger ..... does the spring bar wiggle around in there and if so can we expect any damage to the lug hole?
My Barton strap doesn’t cause wear, but them again I removed the quick change bars and use the appropriate fat-end, etc. bars. I’d hazard a guess that a too-skinny bar tip will eventually gall the lug-hole.
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Re: Barton Elite Silicone Straps

Post by mattcantwin » Sat Jan 25, 2020 12:22 pm

HapaHapa wrote:
Sat Jan 25, 2020 12:17 pm
rockmastermike wrote:
Sat Jan 25, 2020 12:09 pm
not specific to Barton but seeing as the quick release are made to fit in the widest range of lug holes.....does the thin tip eventually cause wear and tear on a spring hole that is larger ..... does the spring bar wiggle around in there and if so can we expect any damage to the lug hole?
...I removed the quick change bars and use the appropriate fat-end, etc. bars. I’d hazard a guess that a too-skinny bar tip will eventually gall the lug-hole.
I have to get around to removing them from the straps I currently have.


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Re: Barton Elite Silicone Straps

Post by toxicavenger » Sat Jan 25, 2020 2:01 pm

mattcantwin wrote:
Sat Jan 25, 2020 11:37 am
Doesn't sound good, thanks for the responses.
Matt for the price I will not say they are junk. But they definitely feel like silicon.

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Re: Barton Elite Silicone Straps

Post by toxicavenger » Sat Jan 25, 2020 2:06 pm

HapaHapa wrote:
Sat Jan 25, 2020 12:17 pm
rockmastermike wrote:
Sat Jan 25, 2020 12:09 pm
not specific to Barton but seeing as the quick release are made to fit in the widest range of lug holes.....does the thin tip eventually cause wear and tear on a spring hole that is larger ..... does the spring bar wiggle around in there and if so can we expect any damage to the lug hole?
My Barton strap doesn’t cause wear, but them again I removed the quick change bars and use the appropriate fat-end, etc. bars. I’d hazard a guess that a too-skinny bar tip will eventually gall the lug-hole.
I could see long term they might cause lug damage, I am not sure. Due to the fact there is not one size fits all there is no way I would recommend them for every watch. The lack of proper fit leads to lack of security and it raises the chances of releasing. I do believe the qr bars are not 316l and the spring inside of them is is not. Personally I would not take a chance when a good spring bar is only a few dollars. Just my .02 :thumbsup:

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Re: Barton Elite Silicone Straps

Post by SoCal C4S » Sat Jan 25, 2020 2:17 pm

I have 3 of these, and they are only used in my beaters. No issues with the pins, but I’ve only been using them for a few months. They do feel nice on the wrist- not IsoFrane or Toxic great, but they are very comfortable.

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Re: Barton Elite Silicone Straps

Post by Zidane » Thu Jun 25, 2020 6:42 am

I have a bunch of their straps. Really like them for the money...

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Re: Barton Elite Silicone Straps

Post by SoCal C4S » Thu Jun 25, 2020 8:22 am

I just bought 4 for my IWC LPP. They are hard to beat for what they cost, and they have some odd sizes (21mm lugs on the LPP). All in all, they work for me and the quality is good enough- especially on their Elite rubber straps.

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Re: Barton Elite Silicone Straps

Post by Zidane » Thu Jun 25, 2020 11:19 am

^ Yep. I use the elite on my Bathyscaphe and it works great. 23mm lugs.

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Re: Barton Elite Silicone Straps

Post by Steve O. » Fri Jun 26, 2020 11:55 am

I've got a couple of canvas ones, and so far they've worked out well.
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Re: Barton Elite Silicone Straps

Post by substitute » Mon Jul 13, 2020 1:54 pm

Just got a couple for fun to replace bracelets, black/red and black/orange.

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