Barton Elite Silicon
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Barton Elite Silicon
Just got a Barton Elite Silicon - Black top/Pumpkin Orange bottom - for my C60 Trident Pro. So easy to fit and looks great. Only one wee snag and that was one of the spring bars is a bit on the tight side to get it to lock into the lugs. Have seen a couple more on their web site and I will be buying from them again - Austin Tx to Dumfries took 6-days.
David
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Re: Barton Elite Silicon
My experiences with Barton Silicone Elite have also been first class. As above, easy to fit, high quality and the two tones look subtle and classy. No problems with lint and fluff, they are a comfortable, totally practical strap for everyday use. I did have a small problem with one strap and Barton replaced it immediately, no question.
My only caveat (nothing to do with Barton per se) for use on the hefty Trident is that it is perhaps a little too thin, the CW rubber is much chunkier and suits better IMHO. On slightly thinner watches, no reservations, great strap.
nik
My only caveat (nothing to do with Barton per se) for use on the hefty Trident is that it is perhaps a little too thin, the CW rubber is much chunkier and suits better IMHO. On slightly thinner watches, no reservations, great strap.
nik
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Re: Barton Elite Silicon
I just wanted to commend Barton for their great customer service.
I ordered 4 straps from them recently, they arrived when i was on holiday so by the time I got around to looking at them and deciding that I wanted to return them, nearly 4 weeks had passed. I emailed Barton to say I wanted to return 2 of them. The following day I got an email saying no problem, the refund has been processed and to just send the straps back at my convenience with no need for tracking etc. The money indeed was back on my credit card very quickly.
I know the sums of money aren't large, the refund was $45, but nevertheless what a fast response and refunding me on trust is very impressive.
I ordered 4 straps from them recently, they arrived when i was on holiday so by the time I got around to looking at them and deciding that I wanted to return them, nearly 4 weeks had passed. I emailed Barton to say I wanted to return 2 of them. The following day I got an email saying no problem, the refund has been processed and to just send the straps back at my convenience with no need for tracking etc. The money indeed was back on my credit card very quickly.
I know the sums of money aren't large, the refund was $45, but nevertheless what a fast response and refunding me on trust is very impressive.
Patrick
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Re: Barton Elite Silicon
Order a few straps from them, very good quality but just been hit with a import charge on my last order
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Re: Barton Elite Silicon
Probably gonna cost me a few more quid than ordering direct but I’m gonna try a couple of Barton’s via Amazon for the new Pinion. It’s already had a few ‘harsh’ strap changes resulting in a few scratches inside the lugs so I fancy giving these quick release straps a try for it. Anyone any experience with their leather and canvas straps please?
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Re: Barton Elite Silicon
I have 2 silicon Barton straps - one direct from the US, the other from Amazon in the UK. Both are nice, soft and comfortable.
The one from the US came with a free shorter version of the strap which was a nice surprise along with a Barton straps sticker - the one from Amazon UK didn't and was either a return or just unsealed.
I would buy again, but I would wait for the right offer from https://www.bartonwatchbands.com/ and if buying multiple straps buy them separately so no duty!
The one from the US came with a free shorter version of the strap which was a nice surprise along with a Barton straps sticker - the one from Amazon UK didn't and was either a return or just unsealed.
I would buy again, but I would wait for the right offer from https://www.bartonwatchbands.com/ and if buying multiple straps buy them separately so no duty!
Current collection incl Citizen, G-Shock, Rolex, Seiko, Sinn & Tag.
Chris
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Re: Barton Elite Silicon
Cheers, Chris. It was the duty aspect that pushed me towards amazon. Not keen if you don’t get both strap sizes though on the Elite though. I haven’t much patience sometimes and Amazon have one of the leather and canvas I fancy trying in stock that I can get tomorrow on prime. May try them and use Barton direct for the Elite silicon.what-time-is-it wrote: ↑Fri Sep 20, 2019 12:24 pm I have 2 silicon Barton straps - one direct from the US, the other from Amazon in the UK. Both are nice, soft and comfortable.
The one from the US came with a free shorter version of the strap which was a nice surprise along with a Barton straps sticker - the one from Amazon UK didn't and was either a return or just unsealed.
I would buy again, but I would wait for the right offer from https://www.bartonwatchbands.com/ and if buying multiple straps buy them separately so no duty!
Edit; Just checked Amazon and it confirms the Elite Silicon does come with both strap lengths
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Re: Barton Elite Silicon
At the time (April) it cost me $18 delivered with no additional fees - delivery took approx. 10 days and arrived via Royal Mail. Went with them as my Tudor Bronze has a 23mm lug which as you know isn't the most common.
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Re: Barton Elite Silicon
I’ve a top grain leather which is wonderfully subtle to wear. Very good quality for the price. My only niggle is that these are straight with no taper.
Tim
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Re: Barton Elite Silicon
Cheers Tim. I was afraid, looking at the pics, that they didn’t taper. Think I’ll try one anyway as I have a 22mm Pinion Black buckle that I can drop onto it. I normally prefer a tapered strap but none of my fabric straps are tapered so worth a go for a change.
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Re: Barton Elite Silicon
I'm sure there's another thread here about Barton straps but I have a couple of leather and canvas ones which are great. I also bought from Amazon as quicker and less hassle although slightly more expensive.
Would definitely recommend.
Would definitely recommend.
Dan
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Re: Barton Elite Silicon
That’s my exact thoughts, a few quid for quicker and less hassle sounds good to meDanbailey007 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 20, 2019 12:57 pm I also bought from Amazon as quicker and less hassle although slightly more expensive.
Re: Barton Elite Silicon
I’ve bought their silicons direct because singularly they usually come in under the duty threshold and are delivered quickly.
The leathers are that bit much more expensive so I used Amazon for that.
The leathers are that bit much more expensive so I used Amazon for that.
Tim
Re: Barton Elite Silicon
I feel the same way about them being a little thin for some watches. I purchased a 20mm black and red version for my Sinn 104 and it looks too thin for the watch. I put it on for a few days and it didn't do anything for me and have not used it since. Maybe the 22mm version looks more substantial on a thinner watch.H0rati0 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 12, 2018 9:27 am My experiences with Barton Silicone Elite have also been first class. As above, easy to fit, high quality and the two tones look subtle and classy. No problems with lint and fluff, they are a comfortable, totally practical strap for everyday use. I did have a small problem with one strap and Barton replaced it immediately, no question.
My only caveat (nothing to do with Barton per se) for use on the hefty Trident is that it is perhaps a little too thin, the CW rubber is much chunkier and suits better IMHO. On slightly thinner watches, no reservations, great strap.
nik
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Re: Barton Elite Silicon
The Barton’s are a good quality silicon strap at a nice price. I do wish that the contrasting color on the bottom of their straps would wrap up to the edging as it almost imperceptible when viewing the stap on the wrist straight on.
Mark
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