Another Gay Freres bracelet for my Patek 3417...

Jun 23, 2020,10:27 AM
 

The earlier GF bracelet I had was wider and more sporty, which I think suits better for Patek 565. So I ask my good friend if he wants a swap. He happens to love my wide GF bracelet and we do a swap. My old GF bracelet looks great on his watch smile. His GF bracelet is slimmer and I think it matches the elegance of the 3417 better. What do you think ?















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What a duo!!!

 
 By: keks : June 23rd, 2020-10:43
Two superstars! Enjoy!! Finding the right bracelet can be a challenge. Most important is you like the feel and look!

Good thing is I can easily swap to leather strap ...

 
 By: CL : June 23rd, 2020-11:56
either in the evening or during the winter

I did have the wide braceet which I swap with my friend...

 
 By: CL : June 23rd, 2020-10:57
I find the wide bracelet fits a 565 more than 3417. The wide bracelet looks more sporty. ...  

Lovely bracelet and very ...

 
 By: GLau : June 23rd, 2020-10:51
functional for the hot summer ! Good trade ! 👍

thanks...

 
 By: CL : June 23rd, 2020-11:07
great timing for the weather.

It wears comfortably too...

 
 By: CL : June 23rd, 2020-11:08
These bracelets aren't cheap so it is great to swap with collector friends and all parties are happy

Well done CL GF bracelets make that watch

 
 By: watch-guy.com : June 23rd, 2020-14:00
Here is another gf bracelet I just bought for my red 3483 ...  

This is a really great match... I love the watch too.

 
 By: CL : June 23rd, 2020-14:06
May I ask why is it called the red 3483? I love the dial.

Sorry mistake Ref 3483

 
 By: watch-guy.com : June 23rd, 2020-14:24
😌

Thanks :-)

 
 By: CL : June 23rd, 2020-14:09
The bracelets sure do not have the savviness of contemporary bracelets but it has the quirky aesthetics of the past, which make them correct. It feels nice wearing them, knowing they are from the same era

E168 has more of a 'tool watch' feel...

 
 By: CL : June 23rd, 2020-15:08
as it seems to be 'bulkier' even though it is also 35mm. It is a great piece. Do you know what makes E168 a 'Chronometre'? Does this wording has specific proven definition or it is just a wording? Thanks.

Thank you...

 
 By: CL : June 23rd, 2020-18:59
The BOR GF strap is a good match too. I may get that and the Ladder style in the near future

Wow, amazing stuff

 
 By: jaychang777 : June 24th, 2020-03:55
I agree with you I do prefer it on the 565, but both are fantastic. I love vintage time only pieces on bracelets.

Thanks and yes...

 
 By: CL : June 24th, 2020-12:49
it is really nice when we put vintage pieces with correct Era bracelets together. Visually, it may be subtle but it makes enough difference to create an impact

Indeed.

 
 By: jaychang777 : June 25th, 2020-01:18
I have a small UN Calatrava on a vintage bracelet. It is a great look. I buy some modern vintage inspired bracelets from Private Eyes, but it's not the same as true vintage.

Good thing about Vintage inspired bracelet is..

 
 By: CL : June 25th, 2020-06:22
they are usually sturdier and you need not inspect too thoroughly .

Superb duo!

 
 By: Watcholic_id : June 24th, 2020-20:10
personally, I prefer these 2 beauties on leather strap

Will do that in a month time :-)

 
 By: CL : June 25th, 2020-06:23
Keep alternating so it feels like new watch