Are Bracelets interchangeable or completely incompatible?

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Are Bracelets interchangeable or completely incompatible?

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Hey all,
First time posting here.
I've recently been thinking of picking up a C60 Trident Pro 300 38mm. I currently own a C65 Dune 38mm and love it. I wear it on a bracelet and it is very well built and premium.
Does anyone know if a 20mm aquitaine bracelet would fit on the Trident?
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Re: Are Bracelets interchangeable or completely incompatible?

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The only way to know is to try! Some are interchangeable, although the fit might not be perfect as with it's intended watch. I've used a 20mm bracelet made for the 40mm Trident Pro 600 on a 39mm and 36mm C63 Sealander (auto & GMT) with decent results. There might be a slight gap at the case or a height difference at the lug to the bracelet shoulders. It's up to the individual to determine if you can live with the slight imperfection, or if it's worth it to order the dedicated bracelet.

Maybe someone with these specific watches/bracelet can comment and upload pics.
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Re: Are Bracelets interchangeable or completely incompatible?

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Things that are or can be different that will cause problems:
- thickness of the case (so the endlinks are too slender/thick)
- length of the lugs (endlinks wont fit, or gap to case)
- hole placement on the lug (general fitment)

Yes they are all light catcher cases, but that doesnt mean 1 size fits all. IE my Dune bracelet wont fit my C63. my C60 sapphire wont fit my C63.
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Re: Are Bracelets interchangeable or completely incompatible?

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I can’t answer the OP’s question, but it’s similar to many others that are asked about bracelet compatibility.

There is a project underway to produce a compatibility listing/database that would show which watch models fit which bracelet codes and vice versa.

There is an embryonic version of this in the CW Archive: https://cwarchive.knack.com/cwarchive#home/ although it is far from complete with none of the recent models listed.

Perhaps the admin team could provide an update on the status of this project?
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Re: Are Bracelets interchangeable or completely incompatible?

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DirkWatch wrote: Mon Feb 05, 2024 1:58 pm Yes they are all light catcher cases, but that doesnt mean 1 size fits all. IE my Dune bracelet wont fit my C63. my C60 sapphire wont fit my C63.
C60 Sapphire bracelet on both a 36mm C63 and a 39mm C63. I also wore it on my C63 GMT but can’t find a pic. These aren’t a 100% perfect fit but they worked well enough for me to be happy with them. YMMV, it might not be acceptable to some.

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Re: Are Bracelets interchangeable or completely incompatible?

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Agree, on the 36mm that gap on the lug to endlink says while it fits into the space, its certainly not meant for the case.

Perhaps my C60 Atoll LE is weird. I thought it had a C60 sapphire case, including thickness dimentions, and those endlinks were deff. too fat (heightwise) for my C63 GMT. Kind of how a round peg can fit into a square hole, but the kindergarden teacher wont give you a sticker.
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