Hi Siodee, don't worry, won't run away from you. haha.. Just naturally fair. Let you admire more if I can make it to the next gtg. Now that sounded totally wrong....

Haha.. Anyway, the squeaking sound I'm taking about is similar to an old iron gate, when you swing it open and close, though not so loud. You know the "eee, eee" sound when you open a door that hasn't been oiled at it's hinges for some time? Hope you can understand what I mean.. haha..
Thanks for the welcome! Ya, I may get a rubber strap or Nato to change later. But for now, loving the fantastically solid feel of the steel bracelet! Excellent job Seiko did on this.
P/S: Have always worn a Seiko as my daily beater. An old quartz chrono that my dad gave me about 8 years ago I think.