been watching all the back and forth about this model and...

... it looks to be a winner! I have the Orient models of it (4 variations) and 3 of them are on Honey Deluxe Croc straps w/dbl. button deployent catches ( buckles are HELL on Croc or 'gator straps) on 'em. I get mine from
http://www.globalwatchband.com/items.php?group=56 and LOVE 'em! They have just the right amt. of padding to look good with the case and they have 'em in x-long for us big boned guys I am not a big fan of Black reptile skinned straps as much of the color variations are lost when the strap is dyed black. GREAT looking watch!