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Patek 3417 Amagnetic with Gay Freres strap experiment
Heavily influenced by Julian, I have a Gay Freres bracelet attached to my 3417. It is very comfortable and I think it looks great.
Still, I think the riveted bracelet is better suited for Patek 565. Beads of Rice may be better for 3417. Now trying it, I can be certain what suits me better 
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Patek 3417 Amagnetic with Gay Freres strap experiment
Heavily influenced by Julian, I have a Gay Freres bracelet attached to my 3417. It is very comfortable and I think it looks great. Still, I think the riveted bracelet is better suited for Patek 565. Beads of Rice may be better for 3417. Now trying it, I c...
Yes, I think the patinated dial suits better with a strap.
Still, I do like the GF bracelet but it is easier to swap the leather straps since 3417 does not have a drilled lugs.
Agree due to the patinated dial.
If the dial is not that warm, the bracelet is very nice too.
Yes, I have another strap coming from JR.
It will be glossy with round scales . Good to be able to change straps and make this a different watch.
Do you happen to be a friend of Alkis?
He mentioned someone that sounds like you today.
Unfortunately, I do not know him well
I’ve owned two Lange’s in the past. Great watches!
The bracelet is nice, no doubt.
Just not sure if 3417 is sporty enough. I think I will spend more time on a strap.
I prefer the bracelet
There isn't much visual difference between bracelet and case, so, with the bracelet, my eyes are drawn to the difference between case and dial and I see the dial as the stand-out element. With the strap, however, my eyes go to the strap-case boundary, whe...