After market bracelets?
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After market bracelets?
As I drool over the new C65 Trident auto and the C65 GMT, and ponder my long range plans to acquire both, I find myself thinking about strap/bracelet options for them. Would it be safe to assume they make use of the same SS bracelet, so that in theory I could move the bracelet between the watches?
On to my question about after market bracelets. Are there after market bracelets that will fit CW watches properly? I’d love to see the C65 GMT on a jubilee style bracelet.
On to my question about after market bracelets. Are there after market bracelets that will fit CW watches properly? I’d love to see the C65 GMT on a jubilee style bracelet.
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Re: After market bracelets?
As they use the same case, I feel it would be safe to assume that bracelets are interchangeable between the;-
C65 Trident Diver
C65 Trident GMT
C65 Trident Auto
As to aftermarket Jubilee straps fitting a C65, don't know.
I think Gary (@gaf1958) has found that a CW bracelet will fit other brand watches (where those bracelets cost somewhat more than CW ones) but not the other way around.
It might be worth checking out strapcode / MilTAT who have a wide range of bracelets. There might be something of interest.
Guy
C65 Trident Diver
C65 Trident GMT
C65 Trident Auto
As to aftermarket Jubilee straps fitting a C65, don't know.
I think Gary (@gaf1958) has found that a CW bracelet will fit other brand watches (where those bracelets cost somewhat more than CW ones) but not the other way around.
It might be worth checking out strapcode / MilTAT who have a wide range of bracelets. There might be something of interest.
Guy
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Re: After market bracelets?
Thanks for the feedback, Guy.Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Wed Jan 30, 2019 11:02 pm As they use the same case, I feel it would be safe to assume that bracelets are interchangeable between the;-
C65 Trident Diver
C65 Trident GMT
C65 Trident Auto
As to aftermarket Jubilee straps fitting a C65, don't know.
I think Gary (@gaf1958) has found that a CW bracelet will fit other brand watches (where those bracelets cost somewhat more than CW ones) but not the other way around.
It might be worth checking out strapcode / MilTAT who have a wide range of bracelets. There might be something of interest.
Guy
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Re: After market bracelets?
Not trying to hijack the thread, but to expand it a little - I have changed a leather strap before, which wasn't too time consuming, not sure I'd want to do it regularly, though.
How easy is it to change from or to a bracelet?
Is it realistic to swap straps every few days to wear the same strap on different watches?
Thanks,
David
How easy is it to change from or to a bracelet?
Is it realistic to swap straps every few days to wear the same strap on different watches?
Thanks,
David
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Re: After market bracelets?
Flat ended leather straps are quite easy with good tools and a bit of practice.
I find bracelets more tricky because of the shoulders.
I find bracelets more tricky because of the shoulders.
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Re: After market bracelets?
Would anyone know which of the strapcode 'oysters' would fit the large C65, or does a Kingfisher bracelet fit.Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Wed Jan 30, 2019 11:02 pm As they use the same case, I feel it would be safe to assume that bracelets are interchangeable between the;-
C65 Trident Diver
C65 Trident GMT
C65 Trident Auto
As to aftermarket Jubilee straps fitting a C65, don't know.
I think Gary (@gaf1958) has found that a CW bracelet will fit other brand watches (where those bracelets cost somewhat more than CW ones) but not the other way around.
It might be worth checking out strapcode / MilTAT who have a wide range of bracelets. There might be something of interest.
Guy
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Re: After market bracelets?
What do you mean by 'large' C65? The new case or the old C65 Classic 43mm case?Wintersports wrote: ↑Sat Feb 09, 2019 2:07 pmWould anyone know which of the strapcode 'oysters' would fit the large C65, or does a Kingfisher bracelet fit.Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Wed Jan 30, 2019 11:02 pm As they use the same case, I feel it would be safe to assume that bracelets are interchangeable between the;-
C65 Trident Diver
C65 Trident GMT
C65 Trident Auto
As to aftermarket Jubilee straps fitting a C65, don't know.
I think Gary (@gaf1958) has found that a CW bracelet will fit other brand watches (where those bracelets cost somewhat more than CW ones) but not the other way around.
It might be worth checking out strapcode / MilTAT who have a wide range of bracelets. There might be something of interest.
Guy
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Re: After market bracelets?
@wintersports - when you say a large C65 Trident, do you mean the 43mm C65 Trident Classic (non-Diver with plain fixed bezel)?
If so the C6/C60 Kingfisher and C60 Trident MkI bracelet should fit, along with the currently available nearly new bracelets.
Hope this makes sense and helps.
Guy
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If so the C6/C60 Kingfisher and C60 Trident MkI bracelet should fit, along with the currently available nearly new bracelets.
Hope this makes sense and helps.
Guy
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Re: After market bracelets?
Cheers - yes the 43mm one. I was curious to see if there were non Ward ones that fit [and look ok] tooBahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Sat Feb 09, 2019 2:37 pm @wintersports - when you say a large C65 Trident, do you mean the 43mm C65 Trident Classic (non-Diver with plain fixed bezel)?
If so the C6/C60 Kingfisher and C60 Trident MkI bracelet should fit, along with the currently available nearly new bracelets.
Hope this makes sense and helps.
Guy
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Re: After market bracelets?
My opinion, for what it’s worth, don’t bother. The CW bracelets are fantastic for the money, especially at nearly new prices using the links Guy gave. If they were £500+ bracelets then, fair enough, look for cheaper, but at £84 for a CW one with Ratchet clasp it’s a no brainer to be honest.Wintersports wrote: ↑Sat Feb 09, 2019 6:45 pmCheers - yes the 43mm one. I was curious to see if there were non Ward ones that fit [and look ok] tooBahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Sat Feb 09, 2019 2:37 pm @wintersports - when you say a large C65 Trident, do you mean the 43mm C65 Trident Classic (non-Diver with plain fixed bezel)?
If so the C6/C60 Kingfisher and C60 Trident MkI bracelet should fit, along with the currently available nearly new bracelets.
Hope this makes sense and helps.
Guy
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Re: After market bracelets?
You re right, it s one of these things where TBh I don't wear it that much [I ve listed for sale, unlisted and so on] but I probably ought to get the real deal on it.TigerChris wrote: ↑Sat Feb 09, 2019 8:50 pmMy opinion, for what it’s worth, don’t bother. The CW bracelets are fantastic for the money, especially at nearly new prices using the links Guy gave. If they were £500+ bracelets then, fair enough, look for cheaper, but at £84 for a CW one with Ratchet clasp it’s a no brainer to be honest.Wintersports wrote: ↑Sat Feb 09, 2019 6:45 pmCheers - yes the 43mm one. I was curious to see if there were non Ward ones that fit [and look ok] tooBahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Sat Feb 09, 2019 2:37 pm @wintersports - when you say a large C65 Trident, do you mean the 43mm C65 Trident Classic (non-Diver with plain fixed bezel)?
If so the C6/C60 Kingfisher and C60 Trident MkI bracelet should fit, along with the currently available nearly new bracelets.
Hope this makes sense and helps.
Guy
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Parnis. Heimdallr Willard, Steeldive bronze... all boys' toys
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Omega Seamaster Vintage 1947
Panerai on Metta Catharina Strap
Cartier Santos - worn by Mrs
Two Steinharts, Phoibos, Keinzle
Parnis. Heimdallr Willard, Steeldive bronze... all boys' toys
Re: After market bracelets?
It is very easy to swap braclets and straps, Most nights I will swap a strap and once you get the hang of it it's quite easy. It takes me 5 minutes max.Leatherseat wrote: ↑Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:57 pm Not trying to hijack the thread, but to expand it a little - I have changed a leather strap before, which wasn't too time consuming, not sure I'd want to do it regularly, though.
How easy is it to change from or to a bracelet?
Is it realistic to swap straps every few days to wear the same strap on different watches?
Thanks,
David
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