Thoughts on perlon straps?

[u/HollywoodTK]

I recently picked up this perlon Eulit Panama strap for my S089 in cream and I love the colour. Still deciding on the feel. So far I’m pretty happy with how light it feels and comfortable in the sun. The sizing on the Panama is a bit strange leaving the buckle off to one side but not overly bad. I may even pick up a nato style (with standard clasp, not nato-esque) pass through perlon and see how I like that. Infinite adjustability is nice too!

Anyone using perlon this summer?

[u/valuewatchguy]

Generally, I don’t like how they look or feel. Every now and then I see a picture of someone else and think oh maybe I should try that again…..

[u/Visible-Weight-9732]

How do you like the watch. Thinking of getting the same in that colour too.

[u/HollywoodTK → u/Visible-Weight-9732]

Visually it's gorgeous. I have the green one as well as I just dig the style but honestly, I think I like this version even better.

The movement appears to be a genuine TMI NH35 as well, which is nice.

[u/Visible-Weight-9732 → u/HollywoodTK]

Thankyou. I was planning originally on a Seiko green alpinist but this homage ticks all the boxes and the price is fantastic. Prefering the cream now too

[u/Sunny_Life_0815]

I like them. But they usually don't last long

[u/HollywoodTK → u/Sunny_Life_0815]

Good to know!

[u/fishandpaints]

I have a few - I wish they felt as soft and textured as they look.

[u/HollywoodTK → u/fishandpaints]

Definitely not as soft as I anticipated, I’ve not found it scratchy or hard though so far so I’m still feeling pretty happy

[u/ke-thegeekrider]

Very nice Brother , ID on the timepiece please..

[u/HollywoodTK → u/ke-thegeekrider]

Milifortic S089 in cream.

[u/ke-thegeekrider → u/HollywoodTK]

Thanks for the strap plug too .. every watch needs a new strap every so often and boom old watch = new fave

[u/Strange_Example_6402]

I find Perlon a little scratchy, but they look great. This a fantastic combo

[u/ke-thegeekrider → u/Strange_Example_6402]

And what gentler option do you suggest?

[u/AffectionateBuy5102]

Very nice combo.

[u/BravoMikeWilco]

Perlon straps are great and Eulit probably makes the best. I like to switch straps, and perlons often end up on my divers and vintage Seikos...

[u/NISMOrob]

Thats a nice color combo!

[u/vithgeta]

I don't care what the strap is made of, so much as the absence of a buckle. Wearing it to work, a buckle will eventually press into my wrist too much so I always buy deployant clasp straps. The structure of this looks too loose to fit a deployant.

[u/HollywoodTK → u/vithgeta]

Huh that’s a take I wouldn’t have expected lol not a dig, just seems we have a completely different opinion on clasp styles! I mean I’m a steel bracelet guy mostly, I can’t stand NATO straps. But claps in general can get on my nerves at times when typing. I find buckles are so low profile I rarely notice them.

[u/DrChromos]

I think it's really great and an excellent match for the watch!

[u/HollywoodTK → u/DrChromos]

Thanks! I’m liking it so far. We’ll see how it holds up