Somebody help me out here

[Butch]

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Let me first say I have never been a fan of any rubber bands. They remind me of the cheap ass early Citizens and such back in the 80's. <shiver>

This guy's auction is labeled:
NOS 20mm Swiss Tropic SUB Perforated Vintage Watch Band

But when you get to the fine print it says:
NOS vintage Swiss Tropic style SUB black rubber diver watch strap with single-keeper, and removable silver stainless steel buckle.

And further down:
The quality of a Tropic, but thicker: the lug ends are 5.6mm, and the strap tapers to 3mm at the ends.

And lets not fail to mention that he says he has "...shown a 1960s vintage advertisement for it. " and I cannot seem to find it. Not that it really matters I guess.

So, is this a Swiss Tropic band, or is it not? And, maybe it's just me, but $75? For a rubber band?

[Nateb123]

Fake.  It says "SUB" on the back of the band where it would attach to the lugs.  It would say Tropic if it was legit.  Like this:



Which makes sense since he keeps saying its a Swiss Tropic SUB band or Tropic style SUB black rubber band, etc.

I wouldn't say the price is terribly high for a rubber strap though.  I've seen a lot of very nice ones which have converted me over time.  This one however is definitely over priced junk.

[reydelaplaya]

Funny you bring this up, Butch.  My real NOS Tropic Strap arrived today from Switzerland - Paid about half what this guy's asking.

I updated my post about it with pix - check it out