[JoepeteJokla]

I have owned the orange faced 300m Orient diver for a couple of weeks now. I think it is a great piece, and i keep wearing it more often than I would have expected, despite me owning several other great watches - it is simply a great "go-to-watch"

However, I am not at all impressed with the bracelet nor the rubber strap for the piece. The watch is - in my opinion - too large and heavy for the narrow and thin 22mm bracelet. The rubber strap is also too narrow and it keeps slipping ´round my wrist when on the rubber. I wear the watch on a cut 24mm divestrap classic that holds the watch securely in place on my 8 1/4 inch wrist.

What do You think of the bracelet and the rubber that comes with the Orient 300m ? What do You wear on Your Orient 300m ?

 

[LUW]

You're the first person I know of that has complaints about the bracelet : . Since you have a big wrist I would think you wouldn't have issues with the bracelet or strap. Do you have a Sumo? How does that one wear on your wrist?

 

[JoepeteJokla]

GREAT watches - both of them !!!

When comparing the two on their stock bracelets, I would vote "no contest" as the Sumo wears very well (lighter, thinner and "embrasing" lugs) than the Orient 300m (heavy, thick and best compared as a skx... case on steroids). I have owned all of the Sumo´s, but only the orange Orient. The Orient has impressed me with the overall feel and appeal of "use me", but I am far from impressed by the bracelet and the rubber strap - therefor my question in the thread above.

 

[spring-diver]

I don't own a OS300m but I highly suggest a Isofrane strap. IMHO the best 24mm rubber strap on the market.


IMO it would look awesome on your OS300m. Just shave 1mm of each side and you're good to go


My SBDX011 Tuna is very top heavy (17.4mm thick) and the Isofrane tamed the beast.


I like them so much I even bought a second one for my SD600m, again top heavy, 17mm thick.


www.isofrane.com




Cheers
Shannon

 

[LUW]

GREAT watches - both of them !!!

When comparing the two on their stock bracelets, I would vote "no contest" as the Sumo wears very well (lighter, thinner and "embrasing" lugs) than the Orient 300m (heavy, thick and best compared as a skx... case on steroids). I have owned all of the Sumo´s, but only the orange Orient. The Orient has impressed me with the overall feel and appeal of "use me", but I am far from impressed by the bracelet and the rubber strap - therefor my question in the thread above.

Really? I thought that you would find the Sumo a bit quirky on the wrist too, with it's big case and narrow bracelet. But then again, the Sumo is famous for "wearing small", so I guess it lives up to it's reputation. The only thing I have close to the OS300 so far is the Poseidon, and I have to confess it ain't as comfortable as my Sumo. I'll only get my OS300 for my b-day in July, so only then I'll be able to give you some proper feedback.

 

[Jeje3325]

Ahhh the 300. I tried a few straps on each and I share your feelings about a 22mm strap. It was never on rubber so I wouldn't know but I'll try
here'son a 22 kinda ammo

For now my best matchis with a ridinfool 24mm notched with the pig buckle. I'm shopping for another 24 mm for the orange. the black is still on bracelet for now but it is a little top heavy. the 24mm puts a better balance

I do ha2e a 22mm sueded and does feel pretty good on it too. Still 24mm is a better fit IMHO

 

[seikomatic]

I don't have the 300 but 200 and I still feel that the bracelet is the best fit.

 

[satansicle]

Nice shot.

That is a really nice orange, first time I've seen a really good photograph.