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C65 - which bracelet?

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I’ve got the C65 vintage auto on oak leather strap, but I want to grab a bracelet for it.

Is it the same as the C60 MK3 bracelet as the website does not specify?

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It's different between the two.
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The newer quick release end link version bracelet such as the mk3 hasn't been released yet to buy on its own for the C65
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CW has informally said that the C65 quick release bracelet would be released by the end of July. Of course, there's only a few days left in July, so I'm hoping we see it soon!

I've also been waiting to buy a bracelet for my C65 GMT, so I keep checking the strap section every day hoping to see the new bracelet listed. :lol:
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I’m at CW this week, for the CW trident diver.
Will more than likely get the old bracelet as the oyster look befits this vintage look of the C65.
The newer QR is more modern looking, wont suit the C65 imho.
But will get the lowdown from Declan and share on here. He did say there was a slim chance of them being there this week. If not, early August.
I’ll have a good look at the new C60 QR bracelet and see just how much bigger that centre link is.
If I don’t like, I’ll be buying Burgeon tweezers. :thumbup:
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Essex Paul wrote: Sat Jul 27, 2019 4:57 pm I’m at CW this week, for the CW trident diver.
Will more than likely get the old bracelet as the oyster look befits this vintage look of the C65.
The newer QR is more modern looking, wont suit the C65 imho.
But will get the lowdown from Declan and share on here. He did say there was a slim chance of them being there this week. If not, early August.
I’ll have a good look at the new C60 QR bracelet and see just how much bigger that centre link is.
If I don’t like, I’ll be buying Burgeon tweezers. :thumbup:
Thanks Paul. I look forward to hearing your update! :thumbup:
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Update.
QR C65 bracelets not arrived at CW Towers yet, expected next couple of weeks.
New look bracelet not a touch on old one.
Looks great on modern looking C60, not on vintagy (that a word?) C65. The older oyster look suits it better.
Bought the C65 diver on bracelet. Declan gave me a free tanned leather bracelet and pod. Didn’t charge for the bracelet adjustment either. So although no discount on watch as such, was like getting one as wanted strap too.
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Hope not. A right looker of a watch.
Now, onto Cousins.co.uk for a strap tool! :lol:
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Thanks again, Paul! This is very helpful information.

Now I'm really torn on what to do. Though I think I'll wait it out. I love being able to swap straps quickly, especially when traveling. And since I'm still a newbie, I'm sure I would need a tweezer tool. :lol:
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diciannove79 wrote: Mon Jul 29, 2019 6:10 pm Thanks again, Paul! This is very helpful information.

Now I'm really torn on what to do. Though I think I'll wait it out. I love being able to swap straps quickly, especially when traveling. And since I'm still a newbie, I'm sure I would need a tweezer tool. :lol:
Tweezers/spring-bar tool, whichever works for you.
I don’t change straps everyday but I’d rather have the strap I liked and take a minute rather than seconds with a strap tool. Yes QR is a godsend, at least the strap i got with it is QR. BUT i’d rather have the strap that suited the watch. Even Declan agreed me :lol:

If you can get to CW Towers to compare, do. You may have a different opinion. :thumbup:
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Paul

are you planning on the Bergeon 7825? If so, I would be interested to hear your experience. I have a 6825 clone that I am not happy with (the tips are made of chocolate it would seem) and it is awkward to use as you really need to separate the bracelet first. So the choice is to upgrade to Bergeon tips or jump to a 7825, which I would like to think would be easier to use overall.

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^^^^ I have the 6825, it’s ok, but I agree quite awkward to use.

From what I have read the 7825 tweezers are far more effective.

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H0rati0 wrote: Tue Jul 30, 2019 5:43 pm Paul

are you planning on the Bergeon 7825? If so, I would be interested to hear your experience. I have a 6825 clone that I am not happy with (the tips are made of chocolate it would seem) and it is awkward to use as you really need to separate the bracelet first. So the choice is to upgrade to Bergeon tips or jump to a 7825, which I would like to think would be easier to use overall.

cheers

Funny you should say that. Declan had a 6825 clone from Amazon that he recommended to me and he used it with ease straddling the bracelet without the need to separate the bracelet which is a faff.
I’m 50/50 whether to get that or burgeon 7825 tweezers (expensive). Dunno what to do, the 6825’s can be adjusted to exact size thus minimising slippage. Mmmm what to do. :shock:
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It might be worth checking out the Horofix tweezers. I was looking into Bergeon 7825 tweezers a while back, but stumbled upon this post on another forum: https://forums.watchuseek.com/f6/bergeo ... 86449.html

They run about $85 USD on Esslinger, so they are significantly cheaper than the Bergeon tweezers. Might be worth a try! :)
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diciannove79 wrote: Tue Jul 30, 2019 10:44 pm It might be worth checking out the Horofix tweezers. I was looking into Bergeon 7825 tweezers a while back, but stumbled upon this post on another forum: https://forums.watchuseek.com/f6/bergeo ... 86449.html

They run about $85 USD on Esslinger, so they are significantly cheaper than the Bergeon tweezers. Might be worth a try! :)
Interesting you say that, the Horotec is about £30 at Cousins but doesn't look as agile as the Bergeon.

https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/horot ... r-tweezers

The Bergeon tips can be replaced, but the cost is as much as the whole pliers (warped) while the Horotec is one piece.

NB these are not the same pliers as the link above which it seems that Cousins do not carry.
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Well, sometimes you get what you pay for in life and Burgeon are the Rolex/Patek of the tool world.
But as Horacio pointed out absolutely mental that the replacement tips on the 7825 cost almost as much as the whole thing! WTF?? And does that include the tip tool?
Anyway, getting the Burgeon is probably more cost effective as they should last ages.
Still 50/50 on the 7835-6825. Flip a coin?
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