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Re: Codek Spiral - official MOT watch?

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TheJohnP wrote:Seeing so many of the Spirals on bracelet, I was inspired to pick one up for myself.
But thought I'd try something a little different and think it turned out nicely.
Picked up a blue stainless steel bracelet off Amazon and I think the colors are a pretty good match.


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I’m digging the combo! Mind sharing a link for us?


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Re: Codek Spiral - official MOT watch?

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Rabirnie wrote: Sat Sep 28, 2019 8:25 pm
TheJohnP wrote:Seeing so many of the Spirals on bracelet, I was inspired to pick one up for myself.
But thought I'd try something a little different and think it turned out nicely.
Picked up a blue stainless steel bracelet off Amazon and I think the colors are a pretty good match.



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20190928_150927.jpg
I’m digging the combo! Mind sharing a link for us?


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Not at all.
$24 from Amazon
20mm is currently out of stock at the moment, but I'm sure they'll restock soon.

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Re: Codek Spiral - official MOT watch?

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TheJohnP wrote: Sat Sep 28, 2019 2:28 pm Seeing so many of the Spirals on bracelet, I was inspired to pick one up for myself.
But thought I'd try something a little different and think it turned out nicely.
Picked up a blue stainless steel bracelet off Amazon and I think the colors are a pretty good match.

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20190928_150927.jpg
I put mine on the WatchGecko Rastrick bracelet yesterday, still cellophaned/not adjusted to size yet, though (very little "gap" at the ends, which I'm glad about, as they annoy me - curved end links wouldn't fit, actually).
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Do you have a link for that blue bracelet?

Edit: I think this forum has issues with Amazon links as I can't see any URL there (?) but when I tried quoting you I was able to extract the link.

Here it is: https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing ... dition=new

Google Images/Ali throws up a few results, eg https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?ca ... atch+strap

This is probably one of the cheapest ($11.82/£9.74): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33054341573.html

Same style as TheJohnP's ($19.88/£16.37): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32846920106.html

This fella looks nice too, but not finding alternative links for it - yet. It's not in 20mm atm. https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing ... dition=new
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Here's a Milanese strap in Blue ($22.67/£18.67) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32885350435.html
Another Edit: Actually, this Milanese Blue is even cheaper ($13.88/£11.43) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32969247919.html
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Re: Codek Spiral - official MOT watch?

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Looks good on that bracelet too [mention]ttl2[/mention]

WatchGecko also offers a blue mesh option

https://www.watchgecko.com/milanese-mesh-watch-strap

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ttl2 wrote: Sun Sep 29, 2019 5:25 am
Edit: I think this forum has issues with Amazon links as I can't see any URL there (?) but when I tried quoting you I was able to extract the link.

Here it is: https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing ... dition=new

There isn't a general site issue with Amazon links. I know when I click the text on the Amazon preview pic, it takes me right to the item. Though you won't see the url, it is there and active and will take you to the item in question.

However, people have had problems and issues before.
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It looks pretty swish on the Dan Henry strap.
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ttl2 wrote: Sun Sep 29, 2019 5:25 am
TheJohnP wrote: Sat Sep 28, 2019 2:28 pm Seeing so many of the Spirals on bracelet, I was inspired to pick one up for myself.
But thought I'd try something a little different and think it turned out nicely.
Picked up a blue stainless steel bracelet off Amazon and I think the colors are a pretty good match.

20190928_150929.jpg
20190928_150925.jpg
20190928_150927.jpg
I put mine on the WatchGecko Rastrick bracelet yesterday, still cellophaned/not adjusted to size yet, though (very little "gap" at the ends, which I'm glad about, as they annoy me - curved end links wouldn't fit, actually).
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Do you have a link for that blue bracelet?

Edit: I think this forum has issues with Amazon links as I can't see any URL there (?) but when I tried quoting you I was able to extract the link.

Here it is: https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing ... dition=new

Google Images/Ali throws up a few results, eg https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?ca ... atch+strap

This is probably one of the cheapest ($11.82/£9.74): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33054341573.html

Same style as TheJohnP's ($19.88/£16.37): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32846920106.html

This fella looks nice too, but not finding alternative links for it - yet. It's not in 20mm atm. https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing ... dition=new
Image
Here's a Milanese strap in Blue ($22.67/£18.67) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32885350435.html
Another Edit: Actually, this Milanese Blue is even cheaper ($13.88/£11.43) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32969247919.html
I have the same Gecko coming but all brushed, yours looks great.
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If anyone can recommend that last Shark-mesh=esque (not in Blue, in Stainless) one that's good quality and cheap-ish I'd be grateful. I've always wanted one but WatchGecko's price for it is a bit too spendy. And I worry what the quality will be like with Ali, ebay, third-party Amazon.
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WatchGecko brushed Rastric bracelet showed up yesterday. Not the best bracelet I've got from them, but for $20 USD, I'm not complaining too much. More importantly, it looks pretty spankin' good on the Codek!
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dumberdrummer wrote: Fri Oct 04, 2019 11:03 am WatchGecko brushed Rastric bracelet showed up yesterday. Not the best bracelet I've got from them, but for $20 USD, I'm not complaining too much. More importantly, it looks pretty spankin' good on the Codek!
Not a negative about WatchGecko at all, but the safety clasp (underneath) seems a bit cheap/unfinished on the Rastrick, but like you I got mine from their Sale, so can't complain really. Their strap bundle ebay auctions can be a great bargain. Wearing my Codek for a few days and it's keeping great time.

You will be astonished (or maybe not) when I say this but another watch I had that kept great time (till I broke it!) was the Guanqin GJ16106, which was just over £30 from a Gearbest 11.11 sale (iirc). Would buy it again, actually, if I see it cheap enough.
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ttl2 wrote: Sat Oct 05, 2019 8:04 am
dumberdrummer wrote: Fri Oct 04, 2019 11:03 am WatchGecko brushed Rastric bracelet showed up yesterday. Not the best bracelet I've got from them, but for $20 USD, I'm not complaining too much. More importantly, it looks pretty spankin' good on the Codek!
Not a negative about WatchGecko at all, but the safety clasp (underneath) seems a bit cheap/unfinished on the Rastrick, but like you I got mine from their Sale, so can't complain really. Their strap bundle ebay auctions can be a great bargain. Wearing my Codek for a few days and it's keeping great time.

You will be astonished (or maybe not) when I say this but another watch I had that kept great time (till I broke it!) was the Guanqin GJ16106, which was just over £30 from a Gearbest 11.11 sale (iirc). Would buy it again, actually, if I see it cheap enough.
Finally put the Rastrick bracelet on Gerald I like it, milled clasp a little rattle but each link in made up of 5 individual links, so much more comfortable than the 1 piece links.
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