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    Re: The New Isofrane

    Quote Originally Posted by Piston Honda View Post
    Wow that's news to me. I thought the orange was in the bag since it was being talked about since the start.

    Since you're a mod can I start a thread like romeo-1 where he wants the blue? Don't want to step on any toes obviously and would rather get permission.

    As him and I are fellow Canadians you can see we're passionate about our quality rubber straps!
    You can start a poll, which I'm sure will yield some interesting numbers, but Isofrane will likely not see it. While they sponsor this forum, they don't monitor it for product input or feedback. What they value are emails, as emails give a more realistic picture as who's serious, and who isn't. Anybody can casually click a button in a poll, but if someone takes the time to send an email, then chances are they're serious.


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    Re: The New Isofrane

    Quote Originally Posted by dshap View Post
    Anyone know about 20mm?????

    I don't understand what's taking so long. There are tons of people here ready to throw their money at Isofrane, so why can't they get these straps made?
    Because you're not telling them directly that you want one. Isofrane isn't a huge company, so they're entering the market very cautiously. They're not going to produce three different sizes, in tons of colors and just sit back an hope everyone buys them.

    The Isofrane guys are PloProf guys, that's why they started with the 24mm. They do have plans for other sizes, other colors, and even other styles, but they're savvy and they're going to wait to release them when they feel the demand is there, and the time is right.

    If you really want a 20mm strap, send them a direct email telling them so. That's how they're listening, and that's how you'll get what you want.


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    Re: The New Isofrane

    See sizes/colors update added to the comparative review thread
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    Re: The New Isofrane

    Quote Originally Posted by subkrawler View Post
    You can start a poll, which I'm sure will yield some interesting numbers, but Isofrane will likely not see it. While they sponsor this forum, they don't monitor it for product input or feedback. What they value are emails, as emails give a more realistic picture as who's serious, and who isn't. Anybody can casually click a button in a poll, but if someone takes the time to send an email, then chances are they're serious.

    Like i said before, i really can´t quite understand how a company will survive or gain much profit in producing only one niche product.
    If the 24mm Isofrane strap had mostly the Ploprof owners as a target group, the show would be over before it even started. I seriously doubt that they did sell more than 200 straps that makes roughly 22000USD in about a year, deduct the production costs, distribution and so on, what will be left
    I think it should be in their interest to produce a wider variety of straps in size and color otherwise they will soon be forgotten.
    However i did write them a mail telling them that the interest for 20mm, 22mm straps and different colors is there and customers are ready to pay.
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    Re: The New Isofrane

    Quote Originally Posted by subkrawler View Post
    Because you're not telling them directly that you want one. Isofrane isn't a huge company, so they're entering the market very cautiously. They're not going to produce three different sizes, in tons of colors and just sit back an hope everyone buys them.

    The Isofrane guys are PloProf guys, that's why they started with the 24mm. They do have plans for other sizes, other colors, and even other styles, but they're savvy and they're going to wait to release them when they feel the demand is there, and the time is right.

    If you really want a 20mm strap, send them a direct email telling them so. That's how they're listening, and that's how you'll get what you want.
    As a matter of fact, I sent them a simple, friendly email a month or two ago asking for an update on when others sizes would be released.

    They never bothered to respond.
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    Re: The New Isofrane

    if you are looking for some rubber straps have a look at www.bonettocinturini.it they have supplied Tag-Heuer Super Professional 1000, Zodiac Super Sea Wolf, and many Squale dive watches, just to mention a few, in the 1960's and 1970's

    in my opinion they are the best and not expensive

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    Re: The New Isofrane

    Hi

    I have seen this website but where can I buy these straps?

    Juerg

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    Re: The New Isofrane

    Quote Originally Posted by waedi View Post
    Hi

    I have seen this website but where can I buy these straps?

    Juerg
    most of the online stores carry them, but not the all collection, you can email directly the factory and ask where to buy in your country

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    Re: The New Isofrane

    Quote Originally Posted by Nalu View Post
    See sizes/colors update added to the comparative review thread
    Quote Originally Posted by dshap View Post
    As a matter of fact, I sent them a simple, friendly email a month or two ago asking for an update on when others sizes would be released.

    They never bothered to respond.
    The emails from numerous people have had an effect, see to update to my review.
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    Re: The New Isofrane

    Quote Originally Posted by Casanova Jr. View Post
    if you are looking for some rubber straps have a look at Bonettocinturini they have supplied Tag-Heuer Super Professional 1000, Zodiac Super Sea Wolf, and many Squale dive watches, just to mention a few, in the 1960's and 1970's

    in my opinion they are the best and not expensive
    Indeed these folks seem to have supplied several notable companies with OEM rubber straps - I've owned a few of them. They are fairly good quality but frankly not close to be in the same league as the Isofrane in quality (vintage or new). In addition, the ones I've had smell very strongly of vanilla. To the point where they are now sitting in the strap box as I can't wear them.

    CJ, please refrain from posting links to competing sites unless they have a complementary link back to WUS, thanks.
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    Re: The New Isofrane

    Quote Originally Posted by Nalu View Post
    Indeed these folks seem to have supplied several notable companies with OEM rubber straps - I've owned a few of them. They are fairly good quality but frankly not close to be in the same league as the Isofrane in quality (vintage or new). In addition, the ones I've had smell very strongly of vanilla. To the point where they are now sitting in the strap box as I can't wear them.

    CJ, please refrain from posting links to competing sites unless they have a complementary link back to WUS, thanks.
    sorry for the link didn know

    I'm pretty sure that the isofrane can be better (probably I will buy one) they cost 4-5 times more, in my opinion quality/price bonetto is unbeatable
    for the vanilla smelling is because they use true authentich italian rubber
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    Isofrane strap on Schaumburg AQMII - WOW!!!

    Man, I should have gotten one of these sooner!

    Oh well, better late than never!

    Here are my breif impressions:

    The thickness of the strap matches the heft of the watch head perfectly! Infact, I prefer this watch on THIS strap, as opposed to its OEM bracelet! I will probably never wear it any other way!

    What is most surprising about the Isofrane strap is the extreme suppleness of the rubber. I was expecting something much stiffer. Something I would have to "break-in" so it could be comfortable. On the contrary, it was confortable the very minute I strapped it on for the first time.

    In the past, when I wanted a high quality rubber strap, I would head to my neighborhood Breitling dealer and buy one of their Pro rubber straps (AKA the Hershey strap). It was roughly 100$ Canadian and had a very impressive buckle, but it was a tad on the stiff side. Also, since BREITLING is written all over it in BIG BOLD letters, I kind of felt odd wearing it on my Tag Heuer Aquagraph. Some would even say it is blasphemous to do so...

    Now that I have tried the Isofrane. I very much doubt I will ever purchase another EOM Breitling rubber strap. It is thicker, more supple and the hardware is just as impressive. Not to mention the exceptional finish on all the edges. There is nothing I dislike more then wearing a nice rubber strap and noticing leftover rubber sticking out from where they cut it from the mold.

    For the price, this is by far the very best after-market rubber strap I have ever owned! And I have owned almost ALL OF THEM!

    Oh, I almost forgot! Too bad there is not a website to host smells... Like youtube.com, except it could be called yousmell.com... Well, maybe that would be a bad idea. Anyway, this strap has the delicious scent of vanilla built in!

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    Re: Isofrane strap on Schaumburg AQMII - WOW!!!

    Very nice strap. Everyone seems to like them. I don't have one yet.....seems like I'm always buying a watch then run out of money for the strap. Congrats on the strap.

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    Re: Isofrane strap on Schaumburg AQMII - WOW!!!

    great looking combo. cool watch too.

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    Re: Isofrane strap on Schaumburg AQMII - WOW!!!

    Awesome!

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    Re: Isofrane strap on Schaumburg AQMII - WOW!!!

    My goodness, that looks GREAT!! This is the 2000m watch I want!! Does this watch use C-3 lume or C-1?? Awesome looking combo!!

    I second your observations!! IMO it's the greatest rubber strap on the planet!! I have 2 with a third on the way so I don't have to keep swapping straps around!! Oh, the smell.....That sweet sweet smell!! I can't quit sniffin' the damn thing!
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    Re: Isofrane strap on Schaumburg AQMII - WOW!!!

    Isofrane looks nice on straight end dive watches. This one is an instant winner!!

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    Re: Isofrane strap on Schaumburg AQMII - WOW!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by 2BATTRANGER View Post
    My goodness, that looks GREAT!! This is the 2000m watch I want!! Does this watch use C-3 lume or C-1?? Awesome looking combo!!
    Not sure, but one thing I do know is that is glows like CRAZY! You can read by the light it generates! SERIOUSLY!!!
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    Re: Isofrane strap on Schaumburg AQMII - WOW!!!

    Awesome combo! I just ordered me one of them Isofrane straps.

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    Re: Isofrane strap on Schaumburg AQMII - WOW!!!

    perfect combination!
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