As always, WatchPlaza is an excellent resource. A great source of OEM parts, a great person behind it all.
Not only this is my favorite Chrono from Festina, it was purchased in France, carrying many memories. Now refreshed with the better than the original blueish strap, becoming a bright yellow touch, instantly recognized, wherever I wear it. Looks like I‘ve got the last available strap. That makes it even more fancy! Lucky I am!
The SRP031 is a beautiful high contrast simple dial. The numerals and markings are crisp bright white. There is a small red triangle at the date opening. The "Seiko" marking seems to be a gunmetal hue which is also quite nice and either blends in or shines against the very matte black dial face depending on the angle. One thing of note, unlike it's big brother the SRP043, this dial has absolutely no Lume on it, not anywhere. I am guessing this was done for the markings to be as white as possible.
I want to do business with watch plaza, however I placed an order on June 3rd, and now it's June 14th, and they still haven't even shipped my order. If it takes them 2 weeks to ship the item out, then an additional 2 to 3 weeks for delivery, it will be very very hard to do business with them again. It is also very hard to communicate with them, I hardly get any replies back. I hope they fix this because I want to do business with them! But currently, this isn't ideal. can't just give them money and I dont get anything in return!
