Watchlover42
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I personally don't like bracelets in combination with a dress watch as the strap supports the appearance of such a watch much better. Like a frame around a painting does. But that's all about personal preference
Patek 5196P with Beads of Rice bracelet
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..? ...
Looks good!
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!
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...
if the metals were to match i would agree
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.