The New Isofrane

[subkrawler]

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.

[subkrawler]

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.

[Nalu]

See sizes/colors update added to the comparative review thread

[sulaco]

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.

[dshap]

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.

[Casanova Jr.]

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

[waedi]

Hi

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

Juerg

[Casanova Jr.]

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

[Nalu]

See sizes/colors update added to the comparative review thread

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.

[Nalu]

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.

[Casanova Jr.]

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

[Time2watch]

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!

You like the look?

[ceebee]

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.

[travis]

great looking combo. cool watch too.

[Beau8]

Awesome!

[2BATTRANGER]

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!

[shorinjikempo]

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

[Time2watch]

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!!!

[Magnus]

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

[Shounen]

perfect combination!