Radio Clock is great, Kautschukband deficient

I can confirm that the problem with the poor quality of the rubber band. For me, it stopped about a year, at irregular wear and is also torn directly to the steel pin which is used to amplify the band. Actually I wanted but only 2 stars awarded the clock itself is really great and has for me everything I expect from a radio clock. However, once every 12 months to change the band (70-90 EUR) is not at all. Other sufferers report here even only 3-6 months shelf life.

Make me now on the search for a reasonable alternative. The store where I bought the clock, said it only fits this original Citizen band.

Supplement 08.18.2014

after my failed search for an alternative band with several dealers, I have arranged with the Citizen Service Center in Hamburg to exchange for a payment of EUR 85 on the original stainless steel band (regularly 125 EUR). Price for the tape, assembly, packaging + cash on delivery. Although there is no perfect solution but on another rubber band that snaps back after a certain time, I did not feel like ...