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Post by russmurray on Jan 15, 2024 19:45:16 GMT
When it comes to giving our watches a bit of a re-fresh, it can be more challenging with bracelets and until recently I hadn't given it much thought. It wasn't until I recently received a Halios that I thought of examples of practicality, design and serendipity when it comes to bracelets. In terms of practicality, I think of Uncle Seiko's Razor Wire where you could buy interchangeable end-links to fit Seiko's SKX or 6309 cases. When it comes to the design element, I found the expandable or compressible aspect of a Forstner bracelet to be quite useful. Now when it comes to serendipity, I think about the Roll Ball bracelet by Strapcode that I bought for my Seiko Alpinists. Thanks to WUS members, I learned that it could also fit the Halios and indeed it does! So there ya go. Just thought I'd share because it demonstrates just how much you can learn from fellow enthusiasts....
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Post by zeb on Jan 16, 2024 2:29:59 GMT
Wow! It makes sense with the Forstner, since it's adjustable, and the Razor is made for SKX cases, but it's amazing that the rally one fits a non-Seiko!
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Post by Mike D on Jan 19, 2024 15:27:29 GMT
Great post, Russ. I agree on how some bracelets are very versatile. In addition to those you mentioned, I like a simple mesh with no end link. I have a bit of a pet peeve about straight end link bracelets on watches with curved cases due to the gap that you get. With the Forstner, I don't mind the gap due to the design of the bracelet and the spring loaded end link. On mesh bracelets with open end links, I don't mind the gap because the springbar goes through the mesh links - just looks better to my eye.
The rally bracelets look great and seem to fit very well. The Razor definitely looks cool and it's great you can swap out the end links for different watches.
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