Review: Super Oyster II Bracelet For Seiko Auto Diver

A few years ago I bought an almost new Seiko SKX-173 Automatic Diver (my 3rd Seiko auto diver). It came with the ubiquitous Z22 rubber strap. I've been thinking about getting an oyster style bracelet for it, they only shipped with I think jubilee and president type bracelets.

As an aside, you can't go wring with a Seiko auto diver, these things are rock-solid and some of the best deals in watches. They are built like tanks and look great. Form and function. There are many different variations available.



After getting some good info from the Seiko forum, Swedefreak, PMWF, and elsewhere, I settled on the "Super Oyster II" bracelet from William Jean in Canada. It was around $65.

The bracelet is better than most I've seen from manufacturers, including several Swiss! It is VERY solid. The features of note:
1. Solid End Links
2. Screwed links
3. 4 micro-adjustment holes on the clasp
4. Solid links, not rolled/folded steel

Not only are the SELs and screwed links great, the fit between the lugs is absolutely perfect.

If you're considering a 22mm bracelet for your Seiko Diver, definitely consider one of these. Visit some of the review links below for better info and pics.








Additional links:
Review Of William Jeans' New Super Oyster Type II Bracelet ...
William Jean in Canada via eBay
Seiko Super Oyster Bracelet Review
Seiko SKX007 with WJean Super Oyster
Amazon.com: Seiko Men's SKX173 Automatic Dive Watch

Seiko Auto Divers - Review:
Review of Seiko SKX007
Seiko SKX173 vs. Invicta 8926 Review
Seiko SKXA55 "Orange Bullet" Minireview
Seiko SKX013 Diver's 200m - Revisited
Seiko Diver's 200 Meter SKX779 Featuring the 7S26 Automatic Movement