cazalea[Seiko Moderator]
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I might still have that bracelet
Feb 26, 2023,17:04 PM
We gave it anxiety counseling and shockwave treatments while Doc wore the Rolex on a strap
but in the end, replaced he replaced it with a younger, Italian model … (bracelet)
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WS edition for Friday 24th is LIVE!! “Bracelets or Straps? … Your Choice!”
By: Subexplorer : February 24th, 2023-12:40
Hello dear friends: I have the pleasure to host this weekend. I’ll be sharing the hosting with our dear Captain Scarlet tomorrow as I will have no reliable Internet connection during Sunday. Thank you Captain for your kind help! We are asking participants...
Here a few personal shots…
By: Subexplorer : February 24th, 2023-13:26
As told in my opening post my skin doesn’t bear the feeling of rubber straps so I can’t enjoy the many choices in colors and styles of these nice straps: So called “sail cloth”, canvas or leather can be a practical and sometimes surprising choice to repla...
Perfect…
By: Cpt Scarlet : February 24th, 2023-22:28
Opening post for your opening WristScan theme Abel. Superb selection of watches, straps and bracelets.
By: Bill : February 26th, 2023-18:44
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My preference…
By: Cpt Scarlet : February 24th, 2023-14:43
Hello dear friends ! I find that particular watches just feel right on certain straps or bracelets. My Habring always feels just right with this bracelet… The Tudor MN takes on real purpose when matched with this one … The Black Bay Bronze on suede feels ...
Thank you for you kind words dear hs …
By: Cpt Scarlet : February 25th, 2023-20:49
In the photo of my Lemania, the watch has the original Royal Navy issue strap. I know this as the watch came from the Naval Officer who kept it for many years after leaving the service.
Depends
By: hans_jorgen_1968 : February 24th, 2023-15:50
It all depends on the watch - how it was burn and the occasion and my mood Some watches always with strap, some with leather and some with canvas or nato. If my mood or the weather changes, I might just change the watch (more often than changing on the wa...
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts Hans!…
By: Subexplorer : February 24th, 2023-16:04
… and so well illustrated with your great shots. Agree with you that there are many factors influencing our choices, including our mood. It’s so nice we have so many options in bracelets and straps to adapt our watches to our personal tastes. Enjoy your b...
Omega Dynamic …
By: Cpt Scarlet : February 25th, 2023-11:19
looks a very nice example of this watch. The bracelets are very nice but usually not in great condition. Yours looks excellent.
Mixed
By: Aquaracer1 : February 24th, 2023-21:36
However 75% of my rotation is on SS bracelets , so I think we can see which way I lean. For me, ALS don’t belong on bracelet, hence the OEM strap. Bracelets feel best to me. They are also the quickest to put on and take off. NATO’s are very cool, but my 6...
Thank you Abel
By: Aquaracer1 : February 25th, 2023-03:30
And Captain for hosting this weekend! You both have wonderful entries to admire as usual. Enjoy your weekend!
Omega Seamaster …
By: Cpt Scarlet : February 25th, 2023-11:09
I love the everyday versatility of this watch with the bracelet.
thanks Abel and Captain for hosting this weekend's Wristscan!
By: terbaboom : February 25th, 2023-01:07
given the high humidity in where i live, a metal bracelet will be practical and my favourite at the moment in my collection is the Parmigiani Tonda PF Micro Rotor. a rubber strap also works well for the humidity here and my favourite will be the Patek Phi...
Hello dear Terbaboom! Glad to know you are recovering and…
By: Subexplorer : February 25th, 2023-01:20
… participating in our WS edition! Great choices and pictures to share them . The LF movement is spectacular and a great choice of straps. I’m very fond of the Aquanaut though as I explained the rubber straps are not an option for me. Stunning your Parmig...
thanks Abel!
By: terbaboom : February 25th, 2023-01:46
while these 3 are my favourites at the moment, the Parmigiani is the one I'm wearing on an almost daily basis, for practical reasons due to the weather
Thanks for hosting this weeks WS dear Abel.
By: Watchonthewrists : February 25th, 2023-08:11
Not a huge bracelet kind guy but some watches does look amazing on a bracelet and some just wear better on a leather or rubber strap . Here some examples HAGWE 🤗 ...
I completely agree …
By: Cpt Scarlet : February 25th, 2023-11:07
It all depends on the watch and style of design.
Despite....
By: InHavenPro : February 25th, 2023-08:19
loving them equally in theory, I do prefer wearing straps in practice........ ...
Nope.
By: InHavenPro : February 25th, 2023-17:14
You summed it up yourself. This is such a uniquely well designed strap to the case/dial itself that even though I have a pretty good imagination, I still can't think of anything more ideally fitting for the watch.......
Indeed,
By: InHavenPro : February 25th, 2023-17:11
that is the original JLC strap! Cheers Abel, Filip
Bracelet-lover here.
By: Ruffian : February 25th, 2023-11:42
They're just so clean and fuss-free. Bonklip: UG style: Beads-of-rice, especially dressy: Maruman: Eterna: The 7077/ 7912 bracelets of Omega: ...
Hmmhh, let me see how to play this time..
By: hs111 : February 25th, 2023-12:22
Well, Team I’ll just compile some of my choices, though not as many options as you probably; but to be honest, I often shy the effort of changing, especially for metal bracelets.. - So I’d rather try to match straps in the first place although new shoes q...
Superb collection dear hs …
By: Cpt Scarlet : February 25th, 2023-21:16
The Aquanaut on the original rubber strap proves that you can have elegance and practicality in a beautiful watch. Have a great weekend. Best regards Captain
Straps and bracelets!
By: KURT_DAVID : February 25th, 2023-13:27
Hello Abel and Captain. I’m a bit bias with my humble collection as you may have already noticed. NATO I love them. The fabric strap on my Tudor is half the reason I fell for the watch. It compliments it so well IMO. A colourful NATO can rejuvenate a tire...
Hello Kurt …
By: Cpt Scarlet : February 26th, 2023-09:54
Your Black Bay looks very good in your excellent wrist shot and this original NATO style strap is a perfect pairing, as is your Seiko Pogue combo. The Rolex Explorer has one of the best bracelet designs in my opinion. I think your collection looks perfect...
Hello Captain.
By: KURT_DAVID : February 26th, 2023-11:10
Well the one type of strap I seem to see a lot of lately is Stingray and I think a light brown or even sand colour could compliment the Black Bay. Watch this space. 😀
Stingray …
By: Cpt Scarlet : February 26th, 2023-11:22
Good idea 👍
Thank you jml.
By: KURT_DAVID : February 26th, 2023-20:29
This orange gem keeps me smiling. It’s fun, attractive and for me, a great slice of Seiko history.
Dear Abel, big intro!
By: S F : February 25th, 2023-17:00
There are watches that need to go with straps and buckles....such as Panerai whether Luminor or... .....Radiomir This distressed green strap works well with the dial color and lum of the Habring For some watches, a bracelet transforms the watch..like the ...
Reverso with beads of rice …
By: Cpt Scarlet : February 26th, 2023-10:42
Excellent shots of your watches this weekend dear S.F. The Reverso with beads of rice works very well and makes a nice change to the usual leather strap. I also really like the burnished green strap on your stylish Habring. Hope you have a great weekend. ...
Straps, but with exceptions
By: jml_watches : February 25th, 2023-21:42
Hi All I usually prefer straps, but there are a couple of exceptions to the rule. Bracelets More bracelets than I thought! Though only the G-Shock was explicitly bought as it was on a bracelet. Cheers JML ...
Thanks 👍
By: jml_watches : February 26th, 2023-00:44
Lots to like with a bellmatic, Also lots of cases and dial colours - from funky and a bit out there & very much of its era to much more reserved and classic designs. All are rather wonderful & it's an alarm so what's not to like Cheers JML
Funky Bellmatic …
By: Cpt Scarlet : February 26th, 2023-10:38
Superb static shot of the vintage cool bracelet.
Cheers 👍
By: jml_watches : February 26th, 2023-17:32
Wow 🤩…
By: Cpt Scarlet : February 26th, 2023-10:31
I really like this strap combo ! Great choice 👍
Both !
By: Wachnut : February 26th, 2023-06:08
Dear Abel , great topic and realised how much is possible in this realm when i went through my archives and saw all the wonderful posts here . I reckon am kind of partial to straps though have quite a few bracelets too in the collection . In any case they...
Hello Watchnut …
By: Cpt Scarlet : February 26th, 2023-10:11
I completely agree you about the mesh bracelet, something that I enjoy. Gay Frères was the best manufacturer of these bracelets, a family owned business until 1998 when the company was bought by Rolex. Recently, Omega have revived the high quality shark m...
Thank you Capt!
By: Wachnut : February 26th, 2023-15:34
And love the look of your mesh bracelet on the Seamaster , I feel it really gives it a completely different character 👍
Thanks for the detailed comments dear Abel !
By: Wachnut : February 27th, 2023-14:33
You are of course bang on about the mesh bracelets and completely agree with how good they look on the right timepiece . Re my brands , you have rightly noticed that I am forever torn between the mainstream Swiss brands and other microbrands , which I sus...
Great shot Ajas …
By: Cpt Scarlet : February 26th, 2023-11:03
Panerai and leather straps are legendary, a whole collecting thing in its own right and a lot of fun !
Yes 👍
By: Cpt Scarlet : February 26th, 2023-13:36
Welcome Lfptk …
By: Cpt Scarlet : February 26th, 2023-16:47
Your Nautilus looks absolutely stunning on the bracelet and a strap. The Sea-Dweller os an interesting combination, I’m so used to seeing this one on a bracelet or rubber strap. Thank you for joining us on WristScan this weekend. Please join us again and ...
My pleasure …
By: Cpt Scarlet : February 26th, 2023-17:33
It’s good to have you with us.
Easy decision for my favourite
By: penfriend : February 26th, 2023-15:25
As not only the match between dial and strap is important but also the feeling on your wrist my absolutely number 1 is the platinum president bracelet of the day-date. Great in all conditions, hefty, solid, top quality and simply like a second skin. A no-...
thanks and no
By: penfriend : February 26th, 2023-17:05
it is a sculpture from one of the leading contemporary german artists (I have got several of him...)
Interesting….
By: Cpt Scarlet : February 26th, 2023-17:08
Looks good.
in German "Der Denker"
By: penfriend : February 26th, 2023-17:39
or "The Thinker" - an edition of 25 issued for a museum in the USA
Bracelets are my first choice (much of the time)
By: cazalea : February 26th, 2023-15:28
I don't mean to say that bracelets are necessarily to my favorites to wear; "the look" and durability are two great things whereas the comfort at certain times (hair pinching) can be variable. Anyway, here we go on a short tour of some of my favorite brac...
Hi Mike ….
By: Cpt Scarlet : February 26th, 2023-16:51
I’m still getting over the last photo of and note from Dr Kim !
I might still have that bracelet
By: cazalea : February 26th, 2023-17:04
We gave it anxiety counseling and shockwave treatments while Doc wore the Rolex on a strap but in the end, replaced he replaced it with a younger, Italian model … (bracelet) ...
The aluminium foil photoshoot
By: cazalea : February 26th, 2023-17:13
Started off simple with a Datejust (why did I sell that?) But when I later decided to try on the Daytona it quickly got out of hand! ...
Interesting…
By: Cpt Scarlet : February 26th, 2023-17:18
Reminds me of a certain Aston Martin Vanquish… ...
Partial to straps for a couple of reasons, mainly traditional . . .
By: Dr No : February 26th, 2023-16:12
. . . as my collection veers towards vintage three-handed watches which were originally fitted with them, and also functional, as I find leather to be more comfortable. The essential reason, though, is that leather can not only reveal but also enhance the...
What a revelation ….
By: Cpt Scarlet : February 26th, 2023-16:55
Hi Art, your Dornblüth looks amazing with this new strap. The watch looks totally different and utterly unique. Great choice !
Hi Brandon …
By: Cpt Scarlet : February 26th, 2023-16:59
The Strap Tailor, David is a great guy and his straps are excellent, as you know. Your Habring looks very cool with this combo.
Hi Abel. Another great theme for this week.
By: Timeout : February 26th, 2023-19:23
There are some watches where you don’t really have a choice. Although to be fair I wouldn’t swap out these two even if I could. This one too! I don’t think I’ve seen this one off a bracelet. Or this particular model. And while I purchased both of these wi...
A new strap for your viewing pleasure
By: timerider : February 27th, 2023-05:21
that is not eligible for the competition as I did not shoot the video. My watch and strap of course. Just had to share. Timerider Looks like the video did not load! ...