Looks good!

Dec 18, 2021,19:24 PM
 

Have been wondering about what a 5270P would look like on one of these too!

The only worry is the business with gold spring bars to prevent lug hole scratches but whether the stainless bracelet end might also scratch…


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Patek 5196P with Beads of Rice bracelet

 
 By: jmerce : December 18th, 2021-14:22
I have been noticing a trend lately to mix modern watches with vintage or vintage looking BOR bracelets. I thought the 5196P was a superb candidate to try this. So, here it is…what do you think..? ...  

Suits it well! 👍👍

 
 By: KCLQMULKU : December 18th, 2021-14:38

TY

 
 By: jmerce : December 18th, 2021-15:08

Indeed

 
 By: jmerce : December 18th, 2021-15:08

This combo works

 
 By: GLau : December 18th, 2021-16:04
very well !! 👍 A totally refreshing look 👀!

Thank you

 
 By: jmerce : December 19th, 2021-11:55

I really like it.

 
 By: judson : December 18th, 2021-17:11
I think it matches the look of the watch well.

👍👍

 
 By: jmerce : December 19th, 2021-11:55

Looks good!

 
 By: 997c4gts : December 18th, 2021-19:24
Have been wondering about what a 5270P would look like on one of these too! The only worry is the business with gold spring bars to prevent lug hole scratches but whether the stainless bracelet end might also scratch…

I like this kind of bracelets!

 
 By: renerod : December 18th, 2021-21:22
Also called Beads of Rice (BOR) or "Gay Freres" style (GF). They definitely give your watch a very different character. Like other member said: they look more dressy with a nice leather strap, and more sporty but also elegant (to my eyes at least). A clos...  

Yes sir

 
 By: jmerce : December 19th, 2021-11:56

Yup I like it It works well

 
 By: watch-guy.com : December 18th, 2021-21:47

Thank you sir

 
 By: jmerce : December 19th, 2021-11:56

I think it looks very cool!

 
 By: kcinemod : December 18th, 2021-23:56

Thanks

 
 By: jmerce : December 19th, 2021-11:56

Agreed!

 
 By: jmerce : December 19th, 2021-11:57

Great choice!

 
 By: Ruffian : December 19th, 2021-05:19
May I suggest also the Bonklip 'bamboo' style bracelet.

I’ll check it out!!

 
 By: jmerce : December 19th, 2021-11:57

Yes really like it.

 
 By: Miles_151 : December 19th, 2021-12:09
Looks great. M.

if the metals were to match i would agree

 
 By: unekual : January 12th, 2022-11:08
of course here it's an experiment so understandable but if you were to keep this long term I'd be a tad bothered by the incoherence personally. Best, M.