BARTON Elite Silicone Watch Bands - Quick Release - Choose Strap Color & Buckle Color (Stainless Steel, Black PVD or Gunmetal Grey) - 18mm, 20mm, 22mm & 24mm Watch Straps

Bought a navy blue and smoke grey band for my and my SO's new Galaxy Watches (navy blue was for the rose gold watch, grey for black). We were initially intending on switching them out with the OEM bands that come with the watches as needed. I was also hesitant about the higher price tag of these bands compared to others (I'm generally a huge fan of getting cheap Chinese versions of things!). However, after putting these bands on, we both decided that these bands were well work the cost and that we were going to use these bands permanently. The bands feel amazing and are extremely comfortable. They are silicon so they work well with sweat when working out. They also look great in general. The ones with a different color on the inside/outside seemed like a insignificant detail but end up providing a nice subtle accent to the band. Compared to the OEM bands, we both found that this band fit better. On the OEM bands, both of us found that we were between two different holes for our ideal size. The holes are so close together that they shouldn't have this issue, but I believe the material of the Galaxy bands was stretchier or something and that exaggerated the gaps. It is true that compared to those bands, these bands are more rigid and feel more solid in their sizing. We both found that this band had no issue with "in-between" sizes. Another nice feature of this band I didn't realize until I used it was that the outer band loop holder thing has a locking mechanism with it. The outer one will "lock" into the band below it. The OEM bands would constantly slide and often I found the band would come out of the holder or the holder would get pushed far in and cause the band to stick out. No such problem with this band - great feature. My only issue I had is that the largest holes are near the end of the band. My wrists are at the large end of the small strap so I used the small strap instead of the longer one to reduce excess strap. This means I'm in the 2nd or 3rd hole from the end. Trying to feed the small amount of extra strap through the two holders is difficult as there is only just enough space past the buckle to fit both of them in. The OEM strap had a little more extra space after the last holes to prevent this issue. I ended up having to remove the inner holder and leave just the outer one, but fortunately since there isn't much excess strap, this doesn't cause a problem. All in all, these are great bands. I will be purchasing more of them for more color options in the future.

I love watches. Watch bands - not so much. I still wear a watch nearly every day and own at least a dozen at any given time. One watch - a Seiko - was a gift from my wife around 1972. It's a cool watch but had a stainless steel band that I always hated. Back then, you either got a leather band or a stainless steel band. Leather was easily damaged by sweat; stainless steel added weight to an already heavy timepiece. In addition, the metal bands didn't provide the range of sizes for all wrists without compromising the closure. If you wore it too snugly around your wrist, it felt like you were being cut; too loose and the watch flopped around and made you feel like it wasn't a part of you. Worse, metal bands aren't as easily adjusted without visiting your local jewelry store. But I digress . . . I didn't wear the Seiko very long or frequently because of the band - and it was among the first self-winding watches. Being accustomed to strapping on a quartz watch in the morning and not having to think about resetting the day/date and time made it more of a pain than anything. So, here I am, 50 years later and retired. I'd kept the Seiko all those years and still in the original box. Remembering that I had an old Timex Explorer on which I'd put a cheap rubber band, I wondered what was "new" in synthetic bands and my Amazon search suggested the line of Barton silicone watch bands. Wow!! I immediately ordered two - one for the Seiko and one for another watch that I wanted to wear that has a metal mesh band that was too fancy for everyday use and comfort. The premium Barton bands come with two straps for different wrist sizes. And there are two band retainers, one of which has a locking lug to keep it from sliding off. On the shorter band, you can remove the retainer without the lug. They look great and were relatively easy to install (my 70 year-old hands with some arthritis not withstanding). They come in a wide variety of colors. On many of them you can select both an outer and inner band color as well as the color of the metal clasp. I chose a blue band for the Seiko with a crimson inner band (see photo) with a stainless steel clasp. After 50 years, this is now my favorite watch. I highly recommend the Barton silicone bands for everyday use, working or playing outdoors, etc. They're comfortable and look great.

While the price is on the high side for silicone, and I would have preferred FLM "rubber", this is a good strap and is worth the money. First, 23mm is a difficult size to find and selection is very limited. Construction and packaging are first rate. It looks good and feels good. It's pretty pliable and eears comfortably. It's shipped from the USA, with relatively fast delivery I appreciate that Barton included two strap lengths with all of the products I've purchased from them thus far. It's a nice touch. The strap is beefy with only a slight taper from 23mm to 22mm. Coincidentally, the well made gunmetal grey buckle is a perfect colour and texture match for my watch (Casio ProTrek). An exact match. Much better than the generic silver grey that came on the original strap. My only small nitpick is I wish the bottom keeper locked in place. That said, at this time both keepers stay in the desired positions without issue. We'll see how this plays out over time. Not enough for knock off a star. This is a first-rate strap, despite being made in China. I can recommend it without hesitation.

UPDATE: Dec 2019 Well, after just over 6 months of use, the holes in the band started to break so I had to set it to either a tighter or looser hole. I was very disappointed because I expected it to last longer than 6-7 months. I wear my watch in a business environment so it's not like it's being mistreated. I reached out to Barton Customer Service and they were very quick to respond and send out a brand new replacement which arrived in just a few days. So, Unfortunately, I had to lower my rating by one star due to the quality/lifespan of the band. However, they stand behind their products and respond very quickly. I will give the replacement another six months to try and if it lasts longer than the first, I will update my review on the quality. Again, Customer service has been excellent. SO I really liked the look of the band that came with my HW2but it really wasn't that comfortable and was a bit stiffi. I came across the Barton Elite bands and thought it would be worth a try. I am really glad I decided to try it out because it was very easy to install and incredibly comfortable! My HW2 fits so much better now. The small notch in the band retention loops is a nice touch too because it keeps the band from slipping out of the loops. I've had it a couple months now and it has stood up well to daily use and abuse. I will probably buy a couple more as the color combinations are very extensive. Great band and I highly recommend it!

My Citizen Eco Drive's leather band broke and I needed to replace it. I tried a leather band but didn't care for it. I really wanted to try a silicone band so I got one of these. It was hard to measure the exact size needed. I had first ordered a 24 mm, but it was too big and I had to return it. The 23 mm fit perfectly. The two-tone arrangement of black and orange compliments the watch colors well. The band seems quite sturdy. It came with 2 different lengths of the perforated section, a regular and extra long length. My wrist is small so the shorter one fit perfectly. This is a nice feature as the leather band I tried was really too long. The texture is nice, with a fine pattern on the outside but smooth on the inside. I wanted to get one with a black clasp but it was not available. The stainless one is fine, though.

Awesome band, that has been in use now for a few years. Incredibly comfortable, good looking, and durable. Recommended!

Excellent watch band. Easy to set up and really comfortable to wear. Highly recommended.

Bought for my 39M Luminox Pacific Diver (which I love). I have always been a metal bracelet guy. My first Silicone Band and quick release. Short Answer - Highly recommend for a tool watch but not so much for office, going out unless you use exclusively for that. Pro' - I love this band - it's comfortable. Feels great on your skin (like nothing). Especially when you sweat. Looks great I am in my 50's - active -walk dogs, sweat, yard work, worked out in for 3 weeks, swam in pool and ocean for a week, awesome experience. Easy wash a bit with soap, water and towel wipe down Sunscreen doesn't stain (i was concerned) Feel's sturdy - I have not used the quick release so much but it feels easy to use Price is great for $25 vs. value So-So The buckle doesn't feel high quality but for $25 I can't complain Con's After 3 weeks, collects lint, some discoloration already. Disappointing so quick, my biggest gripe. I am going to swap for a green olive and use exclusively for my 'tool watch activities'. maybe discoloration won't be as bad and use for everything above or if same I won't care. I will find a higher quality rubber, silicone or sailcloth band for office, going out because the start of discoloration at 3 weeks is disappointing. Overall I do recommend, very comfortable. Hope this helps someone

nice comfortable strap, very easy to install due to the built in spring pins. I appreciate the “locking “ keeper at the end to keep the strap from unraveling. overall quality is very good and I already recommended this to friends UPDATE: I have 20mm and 22mm on Seiko Diver watches and works OK. ordered another one for a Citizen in 23mm. fit is snug due to the pin holes on the inside of the lug. make sure you measure your watch first using a caliper to ensure proper fit. a 1mm difference is a LOT and will be obvious. measurement is the key. different watch brands have different lug widths, so take note. I like the quality on this strap (elite). may not be suitable in a rugged setting due to the quick release pins built in. but if you like switching straps on the fly, this brand is a good option with a variety of colors and materials.

Ela é perfeita, nota 1000.

古いバンドを使い続けるのがどうしても気になって耐久性が高くて色合いもちょうど渋かったので購入しました。 季節を問わずいつでも使えるのが良い点だと思います。

I bought the navy blue strap to replace the standard one on my Citizen Promaster Eco-drive Dive watch, which is a very similar blue colour. This strap is much more flexible than the standard one, and looks like it was always meant to be paired with this watch, or any similar one to be honest. The brushed buckle is perfect, and the strap thickness is just right making it feel very comfortable. The strap loops are solid and the second one has a neat little insert that fits in the end hole of the strap, making it stay in place all day. Does make removing it slightly more tricky though but not an issue. The textured pattern on the strap is something I was a little concerned about until I saw it in the flesh, but its actually very subtle in reality and adds a slightly more premium feel to it. Can't speak for the durability of the strap yet, as I've only had it a week. I did replace the standard quick release bars though with the ones that came with the watch, as the ones in the strap have quite small ends to them, which rattled quite a bit in my watch case lugs. They were fine to be fair, but I just felt happier with the larger standard pins. Pulling out the quick release bars was tricky as it is impossible to not damage the small slot in the rubber where the quick release lever is. But it hardly matters as it doesn't affect the strap and it is not visible being on the underside. I think the strap is a little on the pricey side, as I have purchased NATO type straps & Archer silicone straps before for around £13, and they were fine, so at £20 its a bit more pricey, but so far I would say it is worth it for the additional quality feel and features it gives. Would definitely buy another if I needed to.

Correa de reloj de silicon bicolor muy bonita, es suave, cómoda, le quedó perfecto a mi reloj, buena calidad, llegó en excelente estado.