I purchased a 20mm smooth, pure white FKM strap. I really like it, great fit and feel. Only nitpick is that the smooth straps are really long. The straight-end smooth straps are 75x140mm, compared to an ISOFrane which are 75x125mm. A stock Seiko STO rubber strap is 130 or 135mm on the long end. If you have smaller wrists you are going to have a lot of excess strap on the long end.
Thanks a lot for bringing in the FKM rubber straps and giving us the option between metal and rubber keepers. And please bring back the Northport Seafoam in stock soon, cant wait to pick one up when it is available.
People are always talking about how nice and honest you are which is really great. BUT as a businessman, sincerely thank you for not always trying to market b.s. you seem to always have something new that people actually want. Good eye sir.
Those look AMAZING! Isofrane Quality for a MUCH more reasonable price. After Christmas has passed, I see at least three of these coming my way. As always, thanks for all you do for us!❤️
I like rubber straps but they tend to make my wrist sweat. I’ve switched some to nylon and canvas to solve that issue. Thanks Marc. Have a great day! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
They're making their own FKM straps, but I bought Mark's version for the long length. FWIW I broke one of Barton's regular silicone straps where the spring bar goes through. The Elite silicone seems ok, though. I would still buy from Mark because he seems to care a lot about quality. I could have lost my expensive watch with that Barton strap. All of Barton's other straps seem ok and I like them.
On omega, you can swipe through all the straps on each watch so you can visibly see them I know you don’t have the same funding, but it’d be a cool feature for your islander watches
Love the straps, I would buy more if they were longer. Wrists 8 1/2.....:( Not fat either, otherwise I could keto my wrists down....My last fkm was too short to stay in the sleeve thing.
Awesome straps, Marc. I am still wearing the Crafter Blue straps that I bought from you 5 years ago, so maybe it is time to freshen up my Seikos with a few of these new FKMs! 😊 By the way, do you plan restocking the Bayport Blue Dial #ISL-120 at some point? These sold out before I could pull the trigger. I wish you and yours a wonderful festive season, and many more LIW highlights for 2023.
Been really happy with the blue Southold I picked up last month. I had been eyeing it since its release, and was stoked to see the sale. It's a great watch. I'm not quite ready to fiddle with strap options yet, cuz i really like it on the bracelet...but if I were...which color fkm would you match it with? Just curious. Thanks and Happy Holidays!
I was very surprised at the softness of the seiko turtle and willard straps. The Hamilton khaki diver rubber strap in comparison is much harder and slightly rougher, I regret paying the premium. How would you compare the softness of these to seiko turtle strap ?
Pushed play on this video thinking "I really would bite on that white strap if the seafoam Northport was in stock." Then you matched the white one with the Northport and made me even sadder 😭
Would appreciate a 18mm FKM strap. There aren’t many options for 18mm rubber straps, I’m stuck with either Barton Silicone then it jumps in price to (a very nice but expensive) Hirsch Pure natural rubber
I'm looking for a white rubber strap for my 36.5 mm Oris Aquis upcycle. Oris doesn't seem to have it in white any longer. Any suggestions? The ends are not straight across.
@@islandwatch Thanks for responding. Your straps look good. I didn't know the vanilla scent was put there to mask an unpleasant scent. Appreciate the information.
I love the new straps. I need a rubber strap for an skx007 and a bracelet as well. Original rubber strap was horrible. Love the waffle. Cut me a deal on two rubber and a pretty bracelet?
Can someone point me in the direction (model#) of the SEIKO Diver's Watch that is all Black on a Black Rubber Strap - think it was released a couple of years ago?
@@islandwatch thanks Marc. I think that's the one, the strap is def. how I remember but I thought the dial was more stealth but then my memory is terrible. there's also SRPD79K1 which is more stealth but doesn't have the chunky strap. There's also Prospex Black Series SPB125J1 - edition of 7000.
I purchased a 20mm smooth, pure white FKM strap. I really like it, great fit and feel. Only nitpick is that the smooth straps are really long. The straight-end smooth straps are 75x140mm, compared to an ISOFrane which are 75x125mm. A stock Seiko STO rubber strap is 130 or 135mm on the long end. If you have smaller wrists you are going to have a lot of excess strap on the long end.
This is good news for me and my 9 inch wrists!
These look great. Would be nice to have a “short” option for us small wrist folk!
Thanks a lot for bringing in the FKM rubber straps and giving us the option between metal and rubber keepers. And please bring back the Northport Seafoam in stock soon, cant wait to pick one up when it is available.
Soon!
People are always talking about how nice and honest you are which is really great. BUT as a businessman, sincerely thank you for not always trying to market b.s. you seem to always have something new that people actually want. Good eye sir.
Haha, thank you. I just tell it as it is.
Love FKM straps. But you know what I'd love more even than that? LIW Hoodies!!!!!
Awesome!!!
Those look AMAZING! Isofrane Quality for a MUCH more reasonable price. After Christmas has passed, I see at least three of these coming my way. As always, thanks for all you do for us!❤️
Sweet, thanks Jeffery.
wauw nice straps mark and that islander with the white strap thats a dream !!! i need a islander but i live in holland i just keep dreaming
I've been wanting the cyan? blue Squale watch but the Islander sky blue is looking pretty nice on here with the white strap. Thanks.
I like rubber straps but they tend to make my wrist sweat. I’ve switched some to nylon and canvas to solve that issue. Thanks Marc. Have a great day! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
I understand that.
Thanks for always creating, Marc! You seem to really enjoy what you are doing, and we all benefit from it.
I just ordered one of these. I have an 8 1/2" wrist and it's good to find something in a long length.
Very cool idea with the spring bars!!
Nice color combo n white
That orange one should like nice on the blue sunburst Squale 1521.
Mario Pinder
Spanish Wells Bahamas 🇧🇸
I want one with locking keepers! Like the barton silicone elite straps, but FKM
They're making their own FKM straps, but I bought Mark's version for the long length. FWIW I broke one of Barton's regular silicone straps where the spring bar goes through. The Elite silicone seems ok, though. I would still buy from Mark because he seems to care a lot about quality. I could have lost my expensive watch with that Barton strap. All of Barton's other straps seem ok and I like them.
Another Home Run from LIW. I really like the fitted ends, they really class up the package. Not sure I've ever been a fan of the raised pleasure dots.
Thanks Ed.
Green strap is a good color too :)
It is, but didn't do it yet.
My first thought too.
Dark blue is a killer look ❤❤❤❤
I have the “new” Marathon FKM… very nice stuff (it had better be 🙄). Can’t wait to try these!!!!!
Wishing this 3pc was nbr… although for fkm, these aren’t overly soft and flimsy.
On omega, you can swipe through all the straps on each watch so you can visibly see them
I know you don’t have the same funding, but it’d be a cool feature for your islander watches
It would, price. . .
Great Marc!! Always look forward to your videos and new products!
Glad you like them!
Love the variety of FKM straps.
Glad you like them!
Was hoping you had a red option as well. The elusive red fkm. Happy holidays Marc!
Ah, sorry! Happy Holidays!
Love the straps, I would buy more if they were longer. Wrists 8 1/2.....:( Not fat either, otherwise I could keto my wrists down....My last fkm was too short to stay in the sleeve thing.
Noted, thank you
Marc, these are home runs! Smart move on the bezels as well.
Btw, you making nh34 Islanders yet?
In production.
Awesome straps, Marc. I am still wearing the Crafter Blue straps that I bought from you 5 years ago, so maybe it is time to freshen up my Seikos with a few of these new FKMs! 😊 By the way, do you plan restocking the Bayport Blue Dial #ISL-120 at some point? These sold out before I could pull the trigger. I wish you and yours a wonderful festive season, and many more LIW highlights for 2023.
Thanks Eddie. They Bayport returns early next year, restocking the grey and rootbeer, and introducing 3 new colors.
Nice straps, look like top quality (I didn't expect less from you)
Can you confirm if these fit the Duro? The other Long Island SKX rubber straps are a perfect fit
If those fit, then these would.
Merry Christmas Marc 🎅
Mark, please oh please bring a curved end rubber strap that fits the Marathon dive watches. You will sell a ton!
Been really happy with the blue Southold I picked up last month. I had been eyeing it since its release, and was stoked to see the sale. It's a great watch. I'm not quite ready to fiddle with strap options yet, cuz i really like it on the bracelet...but if I were...which color fkm would you match it with? Just curious. Thanks and Happy Holidays!
Very nice, thank you!
How white is that white? Is it white white or cream white? Like would it be fire on my BB58?
Marc, will you do the Islander 43 in a GMT? Interested the curved band on an SKX case, but with GMT. That would be awesome!!!
Thank you, Marc!
Thanks for watching
Happy Holidays Mark!
Same to you!
do these fit the Bayport? love this watch just looking for bracelet and strap alternativs
The straight ends, sure.
Can you shave down the 22mm to fit a 21mm? I think I have 4 or 5 watches with 21mm lugs for some reason.
Any possibility for fitted straps for the republic islander?
I was very surprised at the softness of the seiko turtle and willard straps. The Hamilton khaki diver rubber strap in comparison is much harder and slightly rougher, I regret paying the premium.
How would you compare the softness of these to seiko turtle strap ?
Do you know if any fitted rubber straps fit an orient Neptune?
Man, that Northport would sure look good with a Long Island Iced Tea! ;)
Can't wait, go ahead and take my money.
Deal!
Do you know if any of the straight-end straps will accommodate a 8.5” wrist? Thanks
8.5 will be a stretch. A bracelet with extra links would be the best bet. We can include the bracelet links for free if you get one.
Will this work on the Marathon Swiss Made Quartz Military Navigator Pilot #WW194013… These bands are nice little snacks….
how about making some for the tissot prx? the delugs ones are wayyy to expensive
dope straps
I'd like em with built in spring bars.
And quick release.
Noted
Pushed play on this video thinking "I really would bite on that white strap if the seafoam Northport was in stock." Then you matched the white one with the Northport and made me even sadder 😭
Soon!
@@islandwatch tried but I'm not getting the 10% in cart. Is the deal over?
Does my 42mm planet Ocean have a "007" style shape?
Respect for fatbar friendly straps
Mark, have you tried any of the curved end on the newer Zodiac Super Sea Wolfs? I am struggling to find one that fits well.
Not yet. But aren't those 20mm?
How about a speedy style chronograph bezel for the Seiko 5.
Maybe.
That purple dial wow. Any more I. The pipeline?
No, sorry.
Nice straps Marc, only problem is there far too long for my skinny wrists :( 10.5/11 x 6.5/7 is ideal length for us chicken wristed guys :)
Sorry!
Does the curved end rubber strap fit the SSK GMT please
I'm using an Uncle Seiko curved waffle strap on my SSK003 GMT.
@@uk366 thank you for your help, I’m looking for an orange strap so I’ll check out uncle seiko
Regards
Yes.
Would appreciate a 18mm FKM strap. There aren’t many options for 18mm rubber straps, I’m stuck with either Barton Silicone then it jumps in price to (a very nice but expensive) Hirsch Pure natural rubber
Oh, yeah, sorry about that. There just isn't the market for it.
Will the curved ends fit a Seiko Turtle?
Nope.
I'm looking for a white rubber strap for my 36.5 mm Oris Aquis upcycle. Oris doesn't seem to have it in white any longer. Any suggestions? The ends are not straight across.
No, sorry.
@@islandwatch Thanks for responding. Your straps look good. I didn't know the vanilla scent was put there to mask an unpleasant scent. Appreciate the information.
Will these fit the seiko GMT
Yup
Great. No love for Samurai or Tuna Seiko? Can we expect that you will expand to other Seiko diver watches?
Straight ends will work!
@@islandwatch Thank you for the reply. Already got some straight end. Hope you add curved ends. Still on the fence of Crafter blue options.
Will any of these rubber straps fit my ISL-66? If so, I’m purchasing right now! 💰
Yes, any of the 22mm.
@@islandwatch Great 👍, I’m on it! Thank you and Happy Holidays!
On the rounded end, theres no way to take the metal keeper off
Just remember to swap out the white strap after Labor Day ;-).
I love the new straps. I need a rubber strap for an skx007 and a bracelet as well.
Original rubber strap was horrible. Love the waffle.
Cut me a deal on two rubber and a pretty bracelet?
Email us!
A color that would work nicely with the returning Northport on a flat strap would be good. None of those is a particularly good match.
White looks nice on everything, IMO
@@islandwatch Curious, will you offer it on a white strap?
Nothing for my 9" wrists. They do look great though !
I don't like pin buckles. See how Omega does it with deploying clasp. Do that I'll be your first customer.
I liked these because they kept cost down, and its a more universal experience.
I’ll buy the white for my Arctic GSAR, but alas… no red for it… 😞 😞 😞
$45 for a rubber strap is just ridiculous.
Just received mine, will be reselling on ebay . The strap has far to many holes and is too long . £50 wasted.
Which one do you have?
Nice, but sadly, too long.
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Can someone point me in the direction (model#) of the SEIKO Diver's Watch that is all Black on a Black Rubber Strap - think it was released a couple of years ago?
SNE441?
@@islandwatch thanks Marc. I think that's the one, the strap is def. how I remember but I thought the dial was more stealth but then my memory is terrible. there's also SRPD79K1 which is more stealth but doesn't have the chunky strap. There's also Prospex Black Series SPB125J1 - edition of 7000.