One of the nicest features of the Helix Okto Blue Diver model HX420-03L17B was a fantastic stainless steel bracelet with rubber inserts on the center links and an expandable diver's clasp.


Well, that all went by way of the dodo a few weeks back when the center links began to crumble. See the picture below.


I tried to glue things back together but super glue didn't seem to do the trick and the crumbling continued.

I resorted to a Google search for replacement watch straps with curved ends. I didn't like the thought of having a gap between the case and the strap.
I think I got pretty lucky. I found a black silicone strap with blue accent stitching and blue rally strap cut-outs.


I think it looks good and it fits the case and lugs like an OEM replacement.






My search turned up quite a few more straps than I anticipated. Since I don't dive and very seldom wear watches in water I'm thinking of picking up a second strap in leather.
Thanks for looking.

I like that new strap better than the original one! Nice find SF.

Thanks. A nice added benefit is changing to the silicone strap has cut the weight of the watch in half.

Artman wrote:I like that new strap better than the original one! Nice find SF.

Ditto....very nice!