yeah, I've ordered a bunch over the years. I really like the straps but Barton was a pain to deal with. Actually, they always made things right, but I ordered direct 3 times and every time it was an issue. Wrong bands sent. Web page said it was in stock, it didn't arrive, and emails to them suggested they didn't know when they would have more. Wrong size sent. Every time I ordered there was a problem. In their defense, they fixed the problem by either sending the right straps (never asked for the wrong ones back) or refunded my money without question.

But when ordering from Amazon, always quick delivery, always the right strap. Same price.

I've only bought the Elite Silicone straps. Good colours (other than the blue which was a bit too purple for my liking) and nicely made. Super comfy. Great straps. Great when bought through Amazon. Direct from Barton? If they don't screw up the order, you'll be waiting for it.

I still have a Barton strap on one watch. I've switched to FKM rubber on the others. FKM is nicer. Barton is nice enough. And I like that they come with the short and long strap options. I need longer than average.

Between 3 and 4 there needs to be "Discover the Germans make amazing watches and profess to only buy German watches from now on." That's as far as I got. I sold a bunch of watches this year and ordered a Sinn. I swear I'm done. If anything, I'll sell a couple and not replace them. But I'm keeping the Sinn, because the Germans make amazing watches.

7 hours on the drink!!! Love it.

You get 5000 points for this answer.

THE COMPASS COMPLICATION IS THE MOST USELESS COMPLICATION EVER!!!!!!!

Definitely the baby.

But honestly, never liked those hands on either watch. And green and gold is kind of gross. But of those two, the baby is the much better looking watch without the dumb compass complication. You will never use the compass complication. Never. Get the simpler, cleaner looking watch.

Agree. Agree. But the pink G-Shock!!! Definitely take the pink G-Shock over the Cadasien. But, also, yes to the SU and Seiko.

I agree with your conclusion. I also agree with your reasoning, but I've never liked the goiter on the upper left side of the Omega, and the hands are ridiculous. Omega makes some beautiful watches but I've never liked the SMP. Tutima gets my vote too.