Retro Aquatic Tropique

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Retro Aquatic Tropique

Post by Steve O. » Wed Jul 28, 2021 1:41 pm

Saw these on WUS and thought that I'd give one a try. They look nice and appear to be well made. Only $35.


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Re: Retro Aquatic Tropique

Post by Bob1035 » Thu Jul 29, 2021 11:39 am

How do they feel? I love the look of my uncle seiko tropics but they are not comfortable at all (IMHO)
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Re: Retro Aquatic Tropique

Post by Steve O. » Fri Jul 30, 2021 12:46 pm

Not sure yet, but anything's got to be more comfortable than an Uncle Seiko.
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Re: Retro Aquatic Tropique

Post by Blaine » Wed Aug 11, 2021 7:31 am

The most comfortable by a mile(s) is the “Original” Tropics IMHOP. Mike said they would be and had to bite the bullet to try. Amazing fit, finish and comfort. To me; Well worth the investment and best overall rubber strap I have had. This includes all ranges and prices of rubber straps and I have tried most all of them.

Actually thinking trying on my SeaDweller. These were actually the very straps offers by Rolex back in the day.

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Re: Retro Aquatic Tropique

Post by demer03 » Wed Aug 11, 2021 3:02 pm

Blaine wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 11, 2021 7:31 am
 The most comfortable by a mile(s) is the “Original” Tropics IMHOP. Mike said they would be and had to bite the bullet to try. Amazing fit, finish and comfort. To me; Well worth the investment and best overall rubber strap I have had. This includes all ranges and prices of rubber straps and I have tried most all of them.

Actually thinking trying on my SeaDweller. These were actually the very straps offers by Rolex back in the day.

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This man “Tropics” :)

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Re: Retro Aquatic Tropique

Post by Steve O. » Thu Aug 19, 2021 7:53 am

Bob1035 wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 29, 2021 11:39 am
 How do they feel? I love the look of my uncle seiko tropics but they are not comfortable at all (IMHO)
Nothing beats a genuine Tropic, but for the price, the RA isn't bad. I bought a second one - a 22mm blue, and it wears nicely. Very comfortable.


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Re: Retro Aquatic Tropique

Post by tmw » Thu Aug 19, 2021 9:11 am

Where are the best places to get the originals? I have one, and it is still great. Want another.
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Re: Retro Aquatic Tropique

Post by Steve O. » Thu Aug 19, 2021 1:46 pm

tmw wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 19, 2021 9:11 am
 Where are the best places to get the originals? I have one, and it is still great. Want another.
If you're willing to spend well over $200., Squinky (Bill Mahoney) on ebay has quite a few. Other than that, the odd ebay seller may offer one at a more reasonable price.
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Re: Retro Aquatic Tropique

Post by demer03 » Thu Aug 19, 2021 2:31 pm

Steve O. wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 19, 2021 1:46 pm
tmw wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 19, 2021 9:11 am
 Where are the best places to get the originals? I have one, and it is still great. Want another.
If you're willing to spend well over $200., Squinky (Bill Mahoney) on ebay has quite a few. Other than that, the odd ebay seller may offer one at a more reasonable price.
I second Bill. Expensive, yes, but the watches ain’t cheap either.

Otherwise, mining eBay globally works
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Re: Retro Aquatic Tropique

Post by toxicavenger » Thu Aug 19, 2021 4:25 pm

the ones from Dan henry are pretty decent.
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Re: Retro Aquatic Tropique

Post by Bob1035 » Thu Mar 17, 2022 9:17 am

Wonder what happened to this venture? He stopped posting about the straps on WUS, and last IG post was August of 21.
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