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Larrykelley11's original post delves into a critical, yet often understated, aspect of watch collecting: the bracelet. This discussion highlights how the bracelet, beyond its functional role, significantly influences a collector's decision-making process, impacting aesthetics, comfort, and overall wrist presence. Larrykelley11 prompts the community to consider the true weight of this component in their horological choices.
So I guess I care more about the case and dial than anything. When I bought the UN it came on a strap and I later bought the bracelet, and the Corum came on a bracelet and I wear it with a strap. There are some watches that just don't look good if you take them off what they originally came with.
ā¦keep on the back of my mind a nice strap to substitute a lame bracelet. Thatās the case with Omega, for instance. I donāt like most Omega bracelets. There are watches like the Royal Oak which, like is the case with Rolex I wouldnāt wear without the original bracelet. Same with the Overseas. But with just about all other brands, I mostly switch to a strap I like. Oh, and Iād NEVER wear a NATO strap with the absurdly long end and multiple holders.
Itās a big factor for me. There have been a few bracelets that are just plan uncomfortable to wear, others I donāt like the look of. Since the majority I wear on bracelets, this is important. I have an AquaStar incoming in a couple months. Itās not that I donāt like the BOR bracelet (actually I love the vintage look and itās quite comfortable). But. Since my Longines Legend Diver 39 mm stays on its BOR bracelet, Iāll most likely pair the AquaStar to a canvas or sailcloth strap immediately upon i
Reversos look best on strap, but can pull off a bracelet when the conditions call for it.
Iāll even go with an aftermarket on certain models like this Heuer Carrera. I like it better on this aftermarket bracelet than on the OEM strap. My collection is about half bracelets and half strap, but I can see myself passing on a watch because I didnāt like the bracelet š.
The only watches I have on the bracelet are my Chopard L.U.C Sport 2000 and I have never worn it with anything else but the bracelet but it is a great looking and comfortable bracelet. The other watch is my GADA UTS 1000m that came with a bracelet and rubber strap and I have worn that with a mixture of straps over time. Marc
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