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In a captivating thread, kevinc1001 invites WatchProSite members to share their favorite watch bracelets, emphasizing the often-overlooked artistry and engineering behind these essential components. His initial post, featuring a striking Patek Philippe bracelet, sets the stage for a deep dive into the nuances of comfort, design, and historical significance that define a truly exceptional bracelet. This discussion highlights how a bracelet can elevate a timepiece, transforming its wearability and aesthetic appeal.
The heft (both practically and figuratively! ;-) the watch acquires with this bracelet is pretty remarkable. Also interesting, this is the only Patek Rare Handcraft reference EVER to come as "/1P" (i.e., with a P bracelet), thus making it even more special Let me reiterate my hope here that the (likely but not certain!) 5231 in Platinum will come as 5231P rather than 5231/1P! ;-) The watch is in Italy, so here are a few old pictures that I found of its bracelet Cheers.
I wonder how long it takes to do those dials?
Out of total honesty, however, keep in mind that the 5131s in the four metals (or now the 5231s) are *in-catalog* Rare Handcrafts, hence relatively more accessible and with simpler enamel dials than the out-of-catalog references we announce every year (5077, 5089, 5177, 5086, 5738, etc.). These latter obviously require a more sophisticated (and time-consuming) work on the dials, which also explains why they are released as MUCH more limited editions (I was actually given an exact number this yea
YOU choose! And let me know! I'm thinking of a milanese bracelet for a future watch. The president a favorite of mine as well.
The best of both worlds: supple as leather, sturdy as metal, more comfortable in hot and humid weather than beads of rice, doesn't pull hair and looks deadly cool!
1) JLC Geophysic TS bracelet - has quick release for removing entire bracelet, and 2 micro-adjustors at the deployant clasp. Does not snag hair 2) Omega Seamaster 300 bracelets - has a lot of length adjustment and doesn’t snag hair. 3) Girard Perregaux laureato bracelet - most comfortable bracelet i have worn. The watch needs to be coaxed into the wrist because the deployant is small, and that minimizes the risk of watch falling off completely if the closure fails. Only thing is, no micro-adjust
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