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Period correct: Yes. but not model correct

this game is even harder than buckles

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Am I turning into a bracelet guy in my old days, or what???

By: crown comfort : July 27th, 2017-01:08

Friends, a recent look in my watch boxes revealed that by now I have already 4 -- four bracelet watches. Hmm??? And now this! Put this bracelet on the Olimpico 9238 and I kinda like it. Not permanently but for now, I like it. Am I turning into a bracelet ...

There is bracelet and bracelet, my friend.

By: amanico : July 27th, 2017-01:24

You are not ( yet? ) a Rolex guy, but for me, the epitome of the Bracelet is the Oyster from Rolex. Classic, timeless, well made, bullet proof, and with an indisputable class. There are some competitors in almost the same vein: Omega for the Holy Trinity,...

Thanks so kindly :)

By: crown comfort : July 27th, 2017-01:35

In general, if the design provides an option for strap or bracelet, I'll go for the strap. Not only for comfort, but I also like the ability to match a contrasting or harmonising colour. For this Olimpico, I will go back to strap for sure, maybe will try ...

That bracelet suits the watch very well. I don't mind seeing them as a permanent combination. [nt]

By: Luis6 : July 27th, 2017-01:59

It kind of works, I agree Luis, but long-term I think I see a strap coming back on [nt]

By: crown comfort : July 27th, 2017-02:51

That watch would look good on any type of bracelet or strap. Regards Kev. [nt]

By: kev09 : July 27th, 2017-01:59

Thanks Kev, that's certainly true as well :) [nt]

By: crown comfort : July 27th, 2017-02:52

Probably a kind of bracelet for summer / strap for winter combination...

By: Mike H : July 27th, 2017-02:56

And it looks quite good with both options my friend Cheers, Mike

As you said, playing with both options gives most versatility. [nt]

By: crown comfort : July 27th, 2017-04:07

Bracelet is good for summer

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : July 27th, 2017-03:38

and I like how it looks on that Olimpico Very good choice cheers D P.S. Is it period correct bracelet ?

Period correct: Yes. but not model correct

By: crown comfort : July 27th, 2017-04:08

this game is even harder than buckles

That's cos you and blomman always ante up the game :) [nt]

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : July 27th, 2017-05:03

I don't know if it's your case or just a coincidence but I always select watches with bracelets for my summer holidays. May be you paid more attention to this detail because you feel better with a bracelet during summer times.

By: Alkiro1 : July 27th, 2017-04:24

Another question: you have 4 bracelets in your collection now but, compared to all watches you own, may be bracelets just represent a little percentage among all of your timepieces. Best wishes Alkiro

No no, I don't have many watches... ;) [nt]

By: crown comfort : July 27th, 2017-05:13

Blomman told me the same thing. Probably a GP gang secret code I suppose 😂

By: Alkiro1 : July 27th, 2017-05:32

Best wishes Alkiro

Cool metal on a sweltering summer day is great

By: Joepny : July 27th, 2017-04:30

Thanks Joe

By: crown comfort : July 27th, 2017-05:14

honestly, the relationship between summer and bracelet is not a given. In fact, in real summer heat, I prefer rubber straps. Also in the hot summer, I feel my wrist size differs more over the course of the day, which makes it difficult to get the right ad...

Yes for me too on a very humid day, my wrist changes

By: Joepny : July 27th, 2017-06:29

I also wear a rubber strap on my JLC EL II and it is one of my dedicated summer watches. Also, I wore a NATO nylon strap for the first time ever this year and I think nylon is very ideal for hot weather. In fact I will be ordering another NATO nylon strap...

Same here, not a bracelet person unless....

By: blomman Mr Blue : July 27th, 2017-04:51

It is a integrated bracelet like on the Laureato. As for bracelet on the 9238 - you should go ALL IN with a Funky one! Best Blomman ...

+1000 on the Laureato

By: crown comfort : July 27th, 2017-05:15

for the 9238, as I will keep the bracelet only for a few days, this will have to do

there is nothing wrong with you and all of my chronographs except some of them have their metal bracelets which I find more versatile and robust than leather

By: georgeszaslavsky : July 27th, 2017-14:27

Regarding quality bracelets , the best ones during the 50's-70's were made by Rolex (the one with the solid end links not the riveted one), OMEGA, Zenith and GP. Rolex riveted bracelet are not so robust and tend to get lose over time

Thanks George for the additional input

By: crown comfort : July 28th, 2017-00:13

good option to have bracelets. In the end, it is a personal preference and for most of the time, I prefer a strap