Customer Reviews

Suunto Wrist-Top Computer Watch Replacement Strap Kit (Vector, Altimax, Mariner, Regatta, D3; Black Fabric)

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This is my second Suunto Vector watch. The one complaint I had with the first (before it was stolen) was that the stock "Rubber" band was very uncomfortable. They don't quite move with the natural movements of your wrist. I purchased this "Strap kit"at the same time that I replaced the watch. The change out was done the first day. With this velcro band it feels like a different watch. I can now wear it 24/7 without discomfort. It has softened with age (and getting it wet)and formed to my wrist. I often forget that I am wearing it, which is quite a statement considering the size of the Vector. Although I have only owned it for about two month's, it seems to be VERY durable! And as mentioned earlier I wear my watch 24/7. I would highly recomend this "Strap kit" if you currently own, or plan to purchase a Sunnto Vector.

WOLF

The watch band is a decent replacement for the stock band, feels nicer with cloth vs. the basic hard plastic. The stretchy feel does take a little getting used to.
Couple of real problems.
1- Not a standard watch band attachment. And with the parts involved clear instruction for the change would be nice.
2- The loops for the attachemnt points are not the same (or any type of) stretch material. The watch tore through them after less than a month.

This is just like the original band. If you like the original elastomer band you will like this one.

I'm not fond of plastic, rubber, or silicone watch straps. I prefer leather, nylon, or steel bracelets.

For a Suunto Vector, leather doesn't make much sense an a proportionally sized steel bracelet would weigh more than the watch and have me walking lop-sided. But the attachment points on the Suunto aren't amenable to a strap wide enough for the watch.

So Suunto offers this accessory. Installing the two plastic loops for the strap requires two screwdrivers and some coordination, but I was able to do it with just the screwdrivers. The attachments were fairly obvious, and went on easily enough.

It is well made for the kind of environment where the Suunto watches wouldn't look completely geeky, and the plastic attachment points could be used for other nylon straps.

It makes the Vector a lot more comfortable for me.

E.M. Van Court

I like velcro straps on my digital watches. If you want to put a velcro strap on a Suunto Vector, this is pretty much your only option. But not a great one... The band is too short, making it impossible to wear over a long sleeve shirt as I like to do when skiing or motorcycling. Also, it difficult and cumbersome to thread the end through the loop, which you have to do every time you put the watch on. Finally, the amount of velcro used is small, so it wears out quickly and doesn't offer a very firm grip.

I'm glad the only reason I purchased this overpriced, poorly sewn piece of velcro was for the little "C" clips that came with it. The little clear plastic piece (not even sure what it was for) arrived broken into several pieces. The item arrived in a sparsely labeled package with NO instructions, packed in a medium-sized box. This came from Amazon. I was seriously seriously disappointed with the price and quality of the item. I would not recommend this band to anyone for any reason other than to use the "C" clips for your NATO zulu watch strap.

DON'T OWN IT!

Replaced my Suunto Vector band that broke after 7 years of continuous wear. Almost a perfect fit but seems a little longer than the factory version. Had to trim it a bit. Cosmetically identical.

Nothing much to say about this item... It's perfectly identical to the original wrist band. I had no problems installing it. No complaints, works great!

The Suunto Wrist top Computer Watch replacement strap kit is exactly what I need for my Suunto Vector. So, perfect match, high quality, professional brand. Thank you Suunto for manufacturing this super instruments and thank you Amazon for selling them.

I ordered the product on Dec 20, 2008 it is now Feb 24,2009 and still have not received product. SELLER HAS RECIEVED PAYMENT. Based on the picture that is shown (which is the watch band I placed an order for and paid for however, not the one that was sent to me in the email of what I SUPPOSEDLY ordered) that wasnt even the right watch band, I'll never buy from them again.