MiLTAT 22mm endmill watch band for skx007 skx009, brushed solid stainless steel

I just got this band today and put it on my Seiko SKX173 and it fits like a charm even though it states it's for a SKX007. I absolutely love the solid end links that connect to the watch. The pins that came with the band are seriously heavy duty. As with all Seiko bands I've purchased, the ease of attaching it to the watch plus the ease of the screw link band adjustment is awesome. Really love the clasp on this band as well. The band itself is very solid and has a fantastic look... VERY classy. I had purchased the brushed/polished combo jubilee watch band for my second SKX173 and thought that was one of the best I'd bought yet. Well, I think this band is going to be the favorite for so many reasons.

I love strapcode. They haven't done anything new here or elsewhere - they copy good designs, improve where they can, cut corners where they think they can get away with it, take advantage of the plentiful skilled labor and manufacturing facilities in their home market, and offer GREAT value to those who are looking for very nice, world class watch bracelets for the mega-popular Seiko SKX dive watches. They offer a huge selection, but the most popular are the Super Oyster, Super Jubilee, Super Band (or Super Engineer I), the Super Engineer II and my favorite, the Endmill. The Endmill style when Rolex first introduced it to market was called the "President" and you'll find this monikor in products made by the famous aftermarket parts makers for the SKX diver watches. This is my favorite of the 5 Strapcode bracelets I mentioned (and own 4 of, I don't have, don't want the Super Engineer II). Subjective, yes, but it is the handsomest of the bunch. It is midlevel beefy/weighty in a good way befitting a tool watch. Feels solid on the wrist, and paired with a nice domed anti-reflective coated sappire crystal, it makes the watch look otherworldy handsome (nearly doubles the price too, lol). Hmm, wanted to post pictures of one of my waches with the band but the iPad Amazon app doesn't seem to support this. Too bad. But get the band. It's worth the premium over the Super Oyster and Jubilee, and at the same price point as the Super Engineer I, the choice is between beefy and handsome... Can't lose on that choice.

I've ordered bracelets from Strapcode before and their quality and price is fantastic. My only gripe is the fit of one of the solid end pieces is ever so slightly off. You can't see it unless you know it's there (we're talking a millimeter maybe less). This can be a problem with bracelets with solid end links. While they offer a tight rattle free fit, if they are not machined to VERY exacting tolerances, the fit can be off enough that the end links don't sit 100% flush between the lugs. Hollow end links, while noisy, offer enough "play" that you can get them just right. It's borderline nit picking. In this case I can live with it because it's so slight. Don't get me wrong, It's a great bracelet but since this is a review I felt I should mention it. I only dinged it one star. With screws instead of pins and no stamped pieces it feels substantial on the wrist but comfortable. The "President" style bracelet is a great look for the SKX007/009. Better than the Super Oyster in my opinion. While the stock Seiko "Jubilee" bracelet that comes with the SKX007/009 is handsome and very comfortable, the Endmill is a great second bracelet that should be a lot more durable. I highly recommend it.

Absolutely outstanding! I have this 22mm MiLTAT, President, solid link and end link bracelet fitted to an SKX007J. I’ve also affixed a double flip-lock diver clasp from another SEIKO of mine (that I use the rubber strap on). If you intend to do that, know the bracelet is 22mm at the lugs and tapers to 20mm at the clasp. The end links fit in the lugs pretty tight. I prefer this over the jangly (noisy) SEIKO jubile bracelet. I also prefer the MiLTAT fat spring bars over the SEIKO spring bars. The MiLTAT spring bars have ridges that allow easy spring bar tool engagement (the SEIKO ones do not). Sizing is a easy and secure with the screw-type adjustment removeble links. I have tiny 7” wrists so three links were removed from each side. You may have some figment issues if your wrist is smaller than 7”, as the inner part of the clasp has little room on the outside of your wrist. Overall, I am very pleased. The price is high; however it’s no higher than Uncle SEIKO’s price for similar product. Also, if you intend to use a SEIKO clasp, you won’t miss the coveted Uncle SEIKO marked clasp.

The band is a precision fit to the SKX007, and brings the appearance of this great watch up to a whole new level. The finish is perfect and has held up extremely well. I never take the watch off. It is easily resized with a small screwdriver for a perfect and very comfortable fit. The clasp is solid and secure, but only has three adjustment positions. The Seiko factory jubilee bracelet is not even in the same league. It's expensive relative to the amazingly low price of the watch, but absolutely worth every penny.

Love this Miltat so much i bought another. both modded Seiko SKXs look and feel magnificent on this Super President bracelet. really solid and well made, standard clasp but works well. i get what Joey said about the sharpish edges on the folding part of the clasp but high quality. the two pieces fit so flush tho when clasped.

Simply put, not as nice as the bracelet that comes with the Orange Monster in either fit or finish. I expected more for the price. The end links had metal burrs where they were supposed to meet the watch case and the joint where the end links meet the bracelet center links is for all purposes completely unfinished. outward facing edges are sharp. I don't mind that because this is supposed to be a tool bracelet for a (usually) beater watch, but it's something to be aware of. Was this better than the OEM band that came with the SKX? I couldn't decide, so I switched it out for the rubber. I was unable to put the Endmill back on. For some reason, and I tried this with 4 different spring bars on each end link, both bars would not align with the lug holes at the same time. I have changed countless bracelets and bands over the years and have never had such a horrible time trying to reinstall one. I can only attribute it to the terrible (but, admittedly, solid) end links. Like: When installed, it really dresses up the SKX. I think it looks fantastic. Everything is solid stainless steel. Bracelet screws seem to be reasonable quality. No like: Finish is not on par with the SKX case by a mile. End links are bad. End links do not match lugs and overhang by a millimeter. It didn't bother me at first but now I can't stop noticing it. TLDR; Maybe I'm just used to higher quality, but I would not buy again and would not recommend. If "little" details bother you this might not be the best purchase.

High quality solid, heavy bracelet. Tolerances are super tight, so be patient while installing. Each side will take a lot of maneuvering to get the spring bar to insert into the hole. Turn watch upside down after install and you can clearly see if spring bar not in hole. Use fine tweezers to move spring bar into hole. I also removed the fold over clasp as it sounds real bad. Yes, I mean the noise it makes. Makes the bracelet sound cheap. Just remove with needle nose pliers. Now it "clunks" instead of "tings". Others have complained about the brushed stainless steel match to the case, but IMO the match is as close to perfect as possible. I bought both the 22mm Endmill and the 22mm Super Engineer. Super Engineer is the heavier of the two. Don't hesitate to buy.