Watchgecko Sharkmesh on C60

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Watchgecko Sharkmesh on C60

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Hi guys
In response to a couple of requests for a quick review heres my thoughts on the heavy WG sharkmesh and a couple of pics (quick snaps with phone, please ignore the quality).
Overall I have been very very pleased with this bracelet/strap. Its heavy guage and super tough and feel compliments a diver well. I have 7¼-7½ inch wrist and it feels comfortable,
Adjustment is via solid links on top and bottom straps along with micro adjustment on the clasp. If you are buying a cheap sharkmesh i would warn to make sure there's adjustment on both straps as otherwise a big shortening from one side pulls the clasp too far around the wrist and you lose comfort.

it is heavy obviously but i quite like the reassuring weight of it. Its also reasonably flexible for a heavier guage but unsure if theres enough flex if you had really small wrists.
Value is simply awesome but i picked mine up as a prototype at v good price, i would place the quality at much higher than the price point.

Clasp is sturdy with a secure locking mechanism that audibly clicks shut and safety fold-over.

Its polished so a little bling (similar to a Brietling in some ways). The SS seems reasonable but of course the clasp scratches up, i dont mind this as its not a dress watch.
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Re: Watchgecko Sharkmesh on C60

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Few more pics..
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Re: Watchgecko Sharkmesh on C60 review

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Ok, just been back onto WG to buy something else and it appears this specific Geckota starp is no longer available but its possibly closest to this:
https://www.watchgecko.com/gallox-milanese-mesh.php
Which is on sale at moment from £88 to £44.. bit of a bargain!
Mines actually prob half way between the this and the heavy German meshes which are c. £180 😲
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Re: Watchgecko Sharkmesh on C60

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Thanks for the write up and pics :thumbup:
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Re: Watchgecko Sharkmesh on C60

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They do look nice but somehow, a watch does not seem finished without its branded clasp/buckle.
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Hi H0rati0, I generally prefer a branded buckle and did contemplate swapping on a CW bracelet clasp. After 6months I sort of forgot. 😊
On leather I nearly always swap buckles or bader if CW. Ive also been known to buy OEM buckles to fit new straps for my Heuers e.g. Corfam on Autavia.
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Re: Watchgecko Sharkmesh on C60

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Soporsche wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2019 1:41 pm Hi H0rati0, I generally prefer a branded buckle and did contemplate swapping on a CW bracelet clasp. After 6months I sort of forgot. 😊
On leather I nearly always swap buckles or bader if CW. Ive also been known to buy OEM buckles to fit new straps for my Heuers e.g. Corfam on Autavia.
Phew, I feel much better to find that you are also a member of the obsessive-compulsive club! :lol:
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Re: Watchgecko Sharkmesh on C60

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WG don’t do these anymore either, but it’s the most comfy mesh I’ve ever owned. They called it the double weave vintage mesh

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Im liking that double weave, it would look really good on many vintage divers (nice watch bye the way)).
Ido like a good mesh/Milanese though as my first serious watch (OK maybe not serious but 1st watch I'd ever had over £50) was one of the 1st Skagens and had a super comfy and smooth mesh strap.. I loved that watch!
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