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Good one!
Hello Bob
It is good to hear from you. I just back from a break.
This current day, I also wonder should I feel the heft of the watches ... for sure, camera & lenses, I carry only the lightest for travel, if possible for work too 
I understand the 'gawdy point' too ;-), at this point in time, I also wonder if my preference will evolve too.
Thanks for viewing, and have a happy holidays.
Aloha,
Kong
New L.U.C 1937 - Bracelets or Hand-stitched Straps?
The L.U.C 1937 was launched in year 2010 with the new L.U.C stainless steel case and movement by Ebauches Fleurier, the L.U.C Calibre 01.01-L. This elegant model is also a good entry into the L.U.C world, value for money and versatile to be worn for both ...
I like how Chopard accomplished the two-tone look with the polished & brushed finishing
The Chopard hand stitched gator straps have always been too thin for my liking, so my vote goes for the rose gold bracelet. The heft of all the rose gold must be a joy to wear! Cheers, Anthony
This straps ...
from the pics, are of the 'double alligator leather' straps. It is thicker than previous version. Thanks for viewing. Kong
Oh, come on, Kong...
... it is so hard to decide! I normally would love the straps, but sometimes precious metal bracelet is so tempting. And good news (?) is that my "allergy" to non-white metal watches seems to be going away (thanks to my aging?), so while I can live with b...
Ha... this bracelet is RG, and not ...
the more vintage YG (perceived 'older hue' of gold) :-) Have a feel in the boutique, and see if you like it. Thanks for viewing, Ken. Kong
The weight of the bracelet will remind you that you are wearing a watch.
Hi, Kong, I'm sure I would like the "heaviness" of the bracelet. I like to be able to 'feel" the timepiece. However, I really like the gator band. It sure gives this piece a totally different look. With the bracelet, it looks (and I apologize) a little ga...
Good one!
Hello Bob It is good to hear from you. I just back from a break. This current day, I also wonder should I feel the heft of the watches ... for sure, camera & lenses, I carry only the lightest for travel, if possible for work too :-) I understand the '...
Hi, Kong,
Yes, sometimes I really want to feel the weight, heft of the watch, but it also depends on the piece, too. I don't like it when the case is too thick or too large and I am always intrigued when something so small weighs a lot more than it looks. I must sa...
Watch metal bracelet vs leather strap
Years ago, I would say leather strap immediately for elegance. As I grow older and after more than a decade in tropical climate, the metal bracelet seems acceptable. On this rose gold LUC watch, the two-tone finishing rose gold bracelet is particularly fe...
Kong, in this case, bracelet for me.
In most cases, I prefer straps, especially black. But here, bracelet not only enhances the aesthetic appearance of the watch, it also makes it look expensive. Regards Ling
I yet to see you wearing ...
any pieces on gold bracelets :-) Thanks for viewing. Kong
Actually I did it in your absence.
It was very loud and eye-catching. Not a every day wear. Regards Ling
Oh!
I also didn't realise you've something for gold bracelet :-) Thanks for the input and viewing too. Kong
Gorgeous bracelet, Kong.
I wonder about the end links. though, and whether they are going to scratch the underside of the case and lugs? I also might have prefer the clasp to be gold as well. Nonetheless, the contrasting finish work on the links is stunning. Best, CaliforniaJed
Have to agree with you on ...
the clasp to be gold as well ... perhaps there's a design or cost consideration. If I remembered, it should not scratch the underside of the lugs, but the caseback, it is possible, if after removal, the watch is not seated on its side with the bracelet 's...
I feel the subtle design of the watch is overwhelmed by the bracelet ...
... maybe this is different with the stainless steel version, but in my eyes, the watch's elegance and class is lost when the gold bracelet is added. Marcus