Love your focus given to reviewing straps and bracelets. Nice Shane 😎✌

I bought the green version and I'm very happy with it. By far one of the best bang for your buck watches out there. But the bracelet was not as good as the watch. I bought a Jubilee bracelet from Strapcode. It takes it to another level.

Love Strapcode. Great bracelet. Totally retro. Awesome video as always.

Absolutely love the red dial. We received this watch in stock yesterday, and I''m so tempted to keep one for myself. Great video, Shane!

@RelativeTime

4 жыл бұрын

That dial color is really awesome. Have you ever compared a Mako USA and a Kamasu side by side? I was looking at one the other day and they seem really similar. Although I thought the bezel action seemed a little better on the Kamasu.

@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm

4 жыл бұрын

Just saw your rely. I have the black face and want the red. Subscribed to your channel But how do I find out you’re a price and place one order?

Great video buddy! Love the Kamasu line, the red dial is super cool.

Shane, what an awesome combination! You should check out the Strapcode diver's clasp. It adds another $65 but provides all the comfort you could want. Thanks for the content. As always, your production value is unmatched!

I have the Kamasu blue, I'm still rockin' it on the bracelet it came on. Keep it original, keep it old school for me. I love the Red and Green Kamasu as well. Quality and affordable at the same time. Great review.

I love the long links. I bought my first Orient watch, and first thing I did was replace the original straps on my Bambino with real alligator straps. Much more comfortable and looks better. I have been slowly repairing my watches and decided to order a bunch of different straps , like a few Mesh, Natos for my Vostok Komandirski watches I just bought. I love how straps can change the look of a watch. I have a Elini barokas General 48mm Dive watch and replacing the 28mm straps. Those I found on Amazon since it seemed no one carried that size. Loved the video

I've been a satisfied customer of Strapcode for years and it is the only place I go if I'm looking for a solid fitted endlink on an aftermarket bracelet. Especially if your looking to outfit a Seiko. I've bought Uncle Seiko bracelets and straps but they tend to aim for the reproduction market, which usually means hollow end links. While hollow links are ideal when fitting the bracelets I hate the rattle that accompanies them.

I like it! I think you're right about it pairing especially well with the red dial. Really cool look without going overboard.

@RelativeTime

4 жыл бұрын

I think the cutouts work nicely with the more aggressive angled indices. Now I got to think of a good watch that would work with that rollerball one.

I have a bunch of strap code bracelets. Three on watchers and one just sitting and waiting for the watch I bought it for. There are things that I would change or improve I suppose however it’s one of the best bracelet offerings out there! And… I must have this colour way of the Komasu! Thanks for the great review!

@RelativeTime

4 жыл бұрын

Which bracelets do you have? I was really impressed with how quick it got to me. I was expecting some delays with the pandemic, but to my door from Hong Kong in 4 days.

@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm

4 жыл бұрын

Relative Time I have the Angus Jubilee on my alpinist(If I had it to do over I would get the regular Jubilee) , and one on my SKX 007, I also have the oyster on my Orient Ray II. I have a brand-new Jubilee that I purchased for a Seiko Sumo, but ended up returning the watch. I Contacted Strapcode and I can order different endlinks and put it on something else...I believe they quoted $32. One thing I would love them to do is put the end links available for each bracelet. It would be nice to be able to swap them to different watches.

you picked a winning combo. outstanding!

@RelativeTime

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@michaelperry9261

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! That bracelet really makes the watch even more unique!

Just can't get over the beauty of that dial

Looks great! I have many strapcode bracelets on my seiko and orient watches. Have my Ray on the Roller ball and it changes the watch completely.

I bought the orient kamasu red on a whim in January of 2019. At the time of purchase, Little did I realize that I was going to pick up a watch that would become my future favourite. There is something about the red dial that makes you look at it again and again! As much as I like the strapcode bracelet and its retro look, I feel there is something about this watch and a mesh bracelet(milanese)..they pair really well.

Love the bracelet and the red dial.

Looks amazing. I like the bracelet.

Very nice! 😃 I bought a nice Strapcode bracelet for my Samurai.

Man that watch dial is awesome.

I have this same watch. In the fall and winter I have it on a black Horween leather strap. In the spring and summer, I mix up a few different natos.

Wow that bracelet is pretty sweet. That red dial is growing on me... It might be a good option from my Alpinist to mix things up.

Oohhh... This is cool! The stock bracelet looks OK too, but like you said, that burgundy dial is one you can have fun with.

Watches leaning on multi tools makes me happy... orient watches in general make me happy 😃 this one has been in my radar.

@RelativeTime

4 жыл бұрын

Good to hear. I've been trying to have more things in the shot other than just the watch, so glad people are noticing.

I own the the same watch, and recently put on an upgraded bracelet. I bought a Miltat, which I believe is Strapcode. Yes, it's another Oyster, but has screw pins, solid end links, and milled clasp. It makes the watch feel so much better. I did the same for my SKX

@RelativeTime

3 жыл бұрын

I believe Miltat is strapcode. Or Strapcode is their main distributor. Something like that. Either way fantastic bracelets.

Great looking bracelet really suits the watch, think a bracelet like this would go with some of Seikos Re Craft watches. stay well

I've had my kamasu for 9 months, and I've scratched the aluminum bezel insert like crazy. It is amazing your bezel insert is still so smooth lol. I wish there is bezel insert mod, with ceramic material.

@righton1

4 жыл бұрын

I believe Namoki mods makes a bezel for this that accepts skx bezel inserts. I may be mistaken of the company but I have found a few places that do. I’ve been debating on it for my mako USA.

@harperblackson4688

4 жыл бұрын

@@righton1 I heard the coin edge bezel is only for mako 2 not kamasu.. too bad. please inform me if you find one which is compatible for kamasu sir

I'am the owner of the same bracelet. And let me tell you guys, it fits fantastic. By far the best bracelet I ever bought.

@RelativeTime

4 жыл бұрын

This one has made me a believer in Strapcode. Recently got one of the new 40mm Seiko 5s (aka the Dress-KX). I'm hoping they come out with a bracelet for it soon.

It’s just not doing it for me so the quest for my perfect red Kamasu watch strap continues. What did peak my interest was seeing a bracelet on the Vaer Heritage Dark. I think I’ll pursue that and leave the Kamasu on the dark brown leather strap I currently have on it. Strapcode does make quality straps and you can’t go wrong buildwise. Keep these coming Shane. I’m currently waiting on a Seagull 1963 to arrive. That should prove to be a good addition to anyone’s collection or so I hope. Time will tell but for $167 on AliExpress with a sapphire crystal I couldn’t resist.

@RelativeTime

4 жыл бұрын

I got that Generic Engineer bracelet off eBay a while ago. For $30 it's not bad at all. I'm starting to think I should put a video together on it.

I love that and the roleball

The bracelet looks strong arm-ish and I like that 70's look all the way something you don't see very much today ,the red face watch is slick to.🕎🎱🎯

I think you make a great point at the end , I've been thinking about a strap code bracelet for my Modded Orient Mako 2 for a while .Being Scottish i really don't like to spend the money but as it was my first ever automatic i'm never going to sell it so the bracelet seems a more reasonable investment , Thanks Shane , Hope your happy with the new haircut as i'm starting to look like a hippy :) Take care mate!

@RelativeTime

4 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking about all the Seikos and Orients I see on eBay that come with a Strapcode. Great for the person buying it, but I'm sure the original owner is loosing a bit. Cheers!

@jaysterling26

4 жыл бұрын

I don't know why Scots want to be careful with their money - could it be due to the Darien Scheme?

@MyAlan999

4 жыл бұрын

@@jaysterling26 It's a stereotype but i've no idea where it comes from and when it started , I basically use it as an excuse not to spend money :)

I’ve got the green version I wear mine on a geckota rally leather off blue colour it makes it so much more comfortable

I just ordered the rollball bracelet for my Seiko 5 Sports. Think this will look crazy cool. I also have the Kamasu in red and I might go for the exact same one that you have.

@RelativeTime

4 жыл бұрын

The rollerball one is pretty cool looking. Might have to try that on my turtle.

I just threw a Super O Boyer on my Seiko srpe61 and I'm loving it!

@RelativeTime

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Did Strapcode get around to making straps for the 40mm Seiko 5s?

@LamarFaciane

3 жыл бұрын

@@RelativeTime that's the one I am talking about.

I'm definitely picking this up for my Geckota Sea hunter slime line. It has an "H" shape on each side of the case and I think this will compliment it nicely.

I am on my third strapcode bracelet now and I had almost no issues. Next I am thinking about Islander ISL-19 (SKX homage) on a rollerball like the one you showed there. But the watch is out of stock right now.

Looks like good quality....but it would take a bit of time for me to get use to those long 1st links......I am going to check out that Orient......Thanks.

Really nice

Ah, choices, choices for this watch: red, or green , even blue ( I don't even know if my 6.75 wrist is up to it - I wear a SKX013). I admire your choice of bracelet; I couldn't pull it off. Does this mean the 2nd review of the Kamasu is coming?

Yeah that rollballbracelet is literally from some 70's watches for sure. It's like the metal brother to the rubber tropical straps. Would love to know what that looks like on a Seiko Recraft UFO...

Really changes the look to make it more retro? I've not seen that sort of braslet before, I guess we must have all been way cooler in the past

@mikerotch6068

3 жыл бұрын

Retro watches were much cooler looking than the watches of today! Definitely worth checking out

Like it, has a funky vibe but couldn't see me living with the lack of conformity of the long link round the wrist but looks great on he watch,been contemplating a strapcode jubilee for mine looks really nice .

@RelativeTime

4 жыл бұрын

I thought it was a good way to try out Strapcode and get something interesting/different. I was thinking about getting one to try on my Alpinist, but I like the beads of rice one too much to change it.

Those are nice & different Bracelets , now only if they made an aftermarket 👑 Crown for that Case would I consider it a keeper. 🥂

@RelativeTime

4 жыл бұрын

That would be nice. I'm hoping someone comes out with a ceramic or sapphire insert for it. I saw Long Island has one for the Triton. I'm hoping the Kamasu is next.

I like it !

I’ve considered the Oyster style bracelet for my red Kamasu but the extortionate shipping costs are putting me off. With added import taxes (Netherlands) the bracelet would cost me around €150,- which is only €69,- less than what I’ve paid for the whole watch...

the scarlet kamasu

I like the original. It is also totally brushed and can be easily touched up with a scotchbrite pad. That bracelet does look pretty bad ass though.

Do you think the part of the original clasp with the Orient logo etched into it could fit into the Strapcode clasp?

Will you do a leather/nato strap options for red dial watches. There's not a lot there.

A have a Strapcode Super O on my SKX. It’s very nice, looks OEM. This Orient looks good on this Razor Bracelet. Personally, I not into anything stylized, so I would stick to a Super 0 or Engineer. The Engineer on the Vaer is nice, it’s a little overpowering, but very cool.

@RelativeTime

4 жыл бұрын

If I remember right that engineer was about $30. Pretty good for the price. Maybe I should put together a video on it.

Nice leatherman too.

@RelativeTime

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Nice bracelet but a bit too pricey for me. :'P Love the red dial on the Kamasu!

I really like the Rollerball bracelet, I've always thought having different types of straps and bracelets on your watches helps differentiate them, especially divers. I can only hope they eventually make a Rollerball for the Mini Turtle

@RelativeTime

4 жыл бұрын

It looks like the have the Retro Razor for the mini turtles, so I'd guess the roller-balls aren't too far off.

@justaguyyouknow7139

4 жыл бұрын

The only thing holding me back from a Mini Turtle at this point is the bracelet options, so hopefully you're right. Oh, and hey, that comment about your hair, don't you worry. Just say it's retro and it goes with the bracelet 😂😂 no but seriously, it looks really cool. It's still restrained but unique.

Have you got two different models with the different colored date windows? Nice vid!

@RelativeTime

3 жыл бұрын

No, same watch. Could just be the different lighting.

The strap strikes me as being very masculine in appearance. The first link looks like an old school razor blade used in a safety razor. I like the strap, and I totally agree that you need a watch with a bold look to match the strap.

Would be cool if you will take a look into mesh bracelets for dress watches some time later :)

@RelativeTime

4 жыл бұрын

Any one in particular?

@riottyy

4 жыл бұрын

@@RelativeTime Thanks for reply! I think Khaki (or other Hamilton non-dress) will be interesting + Bambino v2 looks great with mesh also. Will be interesting to see your mesh improv too :)

@Dizzywind

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been thinking about mesh but I really don’t know where to start. It needs to be under 100 bucks but not some cheesy plated mystery metal.

I've had my eye on that StrapCode 'Roller-ball' bracelet for some time. But I want it for a specific Seiko 'Re-Craft' Racing Chrono and doubt that the end link will fit. Not sure that I want to spend the $ for a universal straight end version.

@RelativeTime

4 жыл бұрын

That would look great on some of the Re-craft Seikos, but you are right I don't think it would fit.

It's the dog's my friend....⌚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

For some reason I like it especially with your red dial. Does have a certain machoness about it. Perhaps you should only wear a "t shirt" with it. Thank you. Good clip.

Hi Shane. I finally got around to getting the Strapcode Razor bracelet for my red Kamasu only to find it doesn't fit. The endlinks are entirely different from the ones in the bracelet you featured as they have a much reduced curve, almost straight. I wonder if anyone else has experienced this? Strapcode have changed the design since your review. Anyway, still loving your material and high end production. All the best.

@RelativeTime

Жыл бұрын

Wow... That's disappointing to hear. Is it that it doesn't fit at all, or that the in links are now straight and not fitted? Like generic bracelet end links? Did you contact strap code and ask them about it?

@vincee7621

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your reply Shane. My apologies for taking your time but this does at least say something for the longevity and relevance of your reviews. The endlinks don't fit because the curve is too shallow, almost straight. I purchased the bracelet on Amazon UK and there's not much I can do with Amazon except apply for a refund. Although I'd much rather keep the bracelet and change the links. I have since contacted Strapcode to explain the situation and ask if suitable endlinks are available. They have been in touch with me and I am looking forward to hearing back from them. I have a feeling that the design of the Razor bracelet has possibly been altered since your review. I will keep you informed if I may. All the best, Vincent. Ps. Have you see the new burnt orange dial 'Mako 3' by the way? Thats something!

@RelativeTime

Жыл бұрын

@@vincee7621I saw the video Dave did on the orange one. Looks great. Maybe a little better than the gray one I have.

Thanks again for putting out these bracelet reviews! This is all good info. These bracelets may be on the pricey side, but if they can make a good watch great, I for one am willing to pay for it. That razor bracelet is so unlike anything I’ve ever seen that I don’t know how to feel about it yet. But it’s really good to know there are all these crazy, good quality bracelets to spice up one’s watches. Now I have to figure out which straight-end bracelet would suit the style of my champagne dial Hamilton Khaki King. (There are no fitted end link aftermarket bracelets for that one.) If anyone has any suggestions, I’d love to hear them :) I was really surprised to hear that the Strapcode bracelet actually weighs less than the stock bracelet - even with solid end links and a milled clasp! That’s some kind of magic.

@RelativeTime

4 жыл бұрын

My guess is that the cutout and the more aggressive tapering evens it out. I'd love to find a good fitted bracelet for my Khaki King too. So far no luck.

I have 4 Strapcode bracelets now am I am looking for something special for my anthracite turtle already modded with a coin edge bezel and sapphire bezel insert. It needs a sapphire crystal and this bracelet or the rollball might just round out the package.

@RelativeTime

4 жыл бұрын

I could be wrong, but I'm thinking the rollerball might look better with the Turtle. As the case is already a little more rounded.

@billmurphy893

4 жыл бұрын

@@RelativeTime thank you for the recommendation I was thinking that same thing.

Stop showing this watch, I don't need it but it looks so good..the bracelet looks cool too.

@Dizzywind

4 жыл бұрын

Stop fighting it ..... go buy one. You’ll end up keeping it because there’s nothing quite like it out there and it looks great.

So many bracelets that I want to try.. But you can only have so many variations to go with my 1 SKX......

@RelativeTime

4 жыл бұрын

I was originally thinking of getting one for my Alpinist, but decided I was pretty happy with the Beads of Rice one from Uncle Seiko. So thought what the heck, lets upgrade the Kamasu.

do you think the retro razor would fit my 5.8 inch wrist? im afraid that i might have to remove all the links because of the extra long first link 😅

@RelativeTime

3 жыл бұрын

That's a tough one to judge. The site says "Corresponding Min. length (mm): approx. 100. So I'm inclined to say yes. Looking at mine, I have 6 links left, and each link is about 10mm. So I think you could remove about 3 more links and it would fit. Although I'm not sure how comfortable it will be when it's mostly those extra long first links.

@reinaldtan2361

3 жыл бұрын

@@RelativeTime thank you! guess i'm going to have to pass up on this bracelet despite how well it goes with the burgundy kamasu ;(

@RelativeTime

3 жыл бұрын

@@reinaldtan2361 Probably safer. It is an awesome combo. I actually have another strapcode bracelet heading my way right now. I noticed they finally came out with some for the 40mm Seiko 5 sports. AKA the Dress-KX. So I ordered a Jubilee one to try out.

No, this is cool for sure..

Is there a discount code for strap code

@RelativeTime

3 жыл бұрын

I think they occasionally email some out. But I just ordered this like everyone else, so I don't have one right now.

I've ordered one for an SKX project a couple of years ago and I payed $60 bracelet (for the SKX, the site says) plus another 60 in taxes and shipping. While it wasn't bad, the bracelet did not perfectly fit the skx (original) case, at least not like the original bracelet did. The clasp was garbage at best compared to any other piece that I had on a decent watch. Overall, I will say it's not worth it. It's not worth @ $60, it's certainly a scam @ $120. A lot of people praise strapcode, but I had my personal experience so there's that.

@RelativeTime

4 жыл бұрын

Interesting. Do you remember if the clasp was milled or pressed? I am curious as to why the bracelets for SKX start at $60 where the Alpinists and the Orients start at $90-$100. Maybe it's just supply and demand.

@andrei-cosmin.popa85

4 жыл бұрын

@@RelativeTime pretty sure the part which goes on top was pressed, as well as the secondary safety fold over thingie.

I do love Orient as a brand. Not really a fan of the Kamasu, although I think that has all to do with my weird personality trait of disliking something the more others seem to like (and liking something the more others seem to dislike), rather than the watch itself. Have to say though, really not a fan of that strapcode bracelet. But as I've said many times if we all liked the same we would be borg (or should that be singular I am borg 🤔)

@RelativeTime

4 жыл бұрын

I can understand that, I'm the same way sometimes. If we all had the same watch it would be really boring. Especially on KZread. You can only talk about a submariner so much. 😎

@77cjam

4 жыл бұрын

@@RelativeTime very true, unless you are the Beatles and you can write a song about living in a Yellow one....

I would call it the Sweeney Todd

@RelativeTime

3 жыл бұрын

Nice, I like that.

I've bought three Strapcode bracelets. One was custom for my (green) Kamasu. The other two are straight-end link. Like you said, these are good quality bracelets, but it can become expensive if the watch you're buying it for isn't a "keeper." (The Kamasu is a keeper.) So I bought two with straight ends so that they could fit on other watches if I decided to get rid of a particular watch or if I just wanted a change of pace and swap one out. And a big NO on the roller-ball bracelet you show at the end. Ugly.

Why is "in house movement" a thing people bring up?

@RelativeTime

4 жыл бұрын

I think if you asked 5 different people that, you would get 5 different answers. It's just one of those questions. I think for some it's a matter of prestige. Which matters more if you are talking luxury level movements. As the company is big enough and has enough control to make sure the materials and components that go in are the best possible. Which obviously isn't the case here. In this case I think it's something that makes Orient more "unique" than all the microbrand divers out there that are using standard Seiko movements. Which to me is kind of cool. Of course the downside to that is if it needs to be repaired. It will be harder to source and maybe more expensive then if it was a standard Seiko NH35.

@bjornegan6421

4 жыл бұрын

@@RelativeTime Okay, I understand, thank you for explaining that.

Video liked. Bracelet? Not so much.

Is this a sponsored video? It sounds like it...

I do like this watch, but that bracelet looks hideous on it. Not my style.

The design looks 90s, I don't like the Kamasu.

@RelativeTime

4 жыл бұрын

The name "Razor" reminded me of my old Motorola phone. Although I think that was 2000s.

@Visitor555

3 жыл бұрын

Lol, thats the point even not 90 but 60s, vintage inspired divers with modern technologies and materials are the best looking watches right now. Go buy Smart watch i bet you have "good taste" if you dont like one of the most beautifull watches out there lol idiot.