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I asked you first. But here you go.

For those who don't want to bother with the link, here's the upshot:

Bracelet - A bracelet is the flexible metal band consisting of assembled links, usually in the same style as the watchcase. Detachable links change the length of the bracelet. Bracelets can be made of stainless steel, sterling silver, gold, or a combination. See also strap.

Strap - A watchband made of cloth, rubber, leather or other non-metal material.

As for the origin, I didn't go there. You did. So put up, or...you know.

Hey,

Can you show me ANYWHERE that Breitling describes straps and bracelets in any other way than I described earlier ? Face the facts, Straps don't have links and are not made of metal in the "Breitling" world. Bracelets have links and ARE made of metal in the Breitling world and Straps are made of non metallic material. Now I think I have to go and drink some more alcohol so I can become more obnoxious. If Sportback is watching he will be happy to know that I am about to kill another Alligator before I retire for the evening, and if Driver 8 and Roff are watching I say I'm just getting warmed up. (And I Hope I'm Not Being "disturbingly Freudian") What a PILE OF S--T, I must be dealing with Democats

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LING MAN

Now Ling Man, surely you realize I'm funnin' with you. No disrespect intended, irrespective of my political leanings. (And for the record, I'm staunchly non-partisan, which my ex-girlfriend will confirm, vis-à-vis my fear of commitment.)

It doesn't say that it is wrong to call it strap.

Yes, I was speculating. The watchmakers didn't invent the term "bracelet" or did they? So... where did it come from?
The real meaning of bracelet is an ornament worn in the arm Usually (not always) made by metal.
What was invented first? The bracelet or the wristwatch? The bracelet is worn in the arm usually on the wrist. Is that a coincidence? The bracelet used for WRISTwatches too.
Maybe I'm high.... too much coke (coca-cola)

"Bracelet - A bracelet is the flexible metal band consisting of assembled links, usually in the same style as the watchcase. Detachable links change the length of the bracelet. Bracelets can be made of stainless steel, sterling silver, gold, or a combination. See also strap.

Strap - A watchband made of cloth, rubber, leather or other non-metal material."


You just repeated what I have been saying. Coke is not good, stick with BOOZE and I can tell you need some. It would do you some good. I'm also an expert at everything else in the world so don't dispute what I say.

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LING MAN

JacksonStone,

Don't confuse "Fear" with wisdom, because it sounds like you are developing that. And for the purpose of what we are here for don't "fear" the purchase of another LING. Just make sure you don't use a credit card to get it. As long As you have the CASH Get The LING ! It will stay with you long after your girlfriends that are looking commitment are gone. Women are a dime a dozen, LINGS are long term, loyal friends. Ask yourself, have you ever had a LING that didn't give you ongoing pleasure ? Have you ever had a LING that didn't ALWAYS make you feel good when you put it on ? AND has there ever been a time when a LING wouldn't make you forget all your troubles ? When in doubt always go with the LING !

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LING MAN

I see you've been reading Aristotle.

I tried telling her it was wisdom, but she didn't buy it. But you know...my Ling is still here.

EXACTLY

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LING MAN

I have a question to Mr Ling Man.
If I use my Navi 125th on air racer without the links because I have very small wrist, is that considered a bracelet?
As You said, bracelet have links...

Now we are getting into some areas of LINGS that may be uncharted. We have visited "Full Lings" "3/4 Lings", "1/2 Lings" and some others but now we may be entering the category of "DEGRADED LINGS" which is disturbing. These would be Lings that are under 42 MM in diameter, Lings with Yellow, Orange or Red dials, the list goes on and on. I would have to know which Ling we are talking about here before I can make any comment.

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LING MAN

this is the watch that I'm talking about
http://www.breitlingsource.com/watch_details/Limited_194.html
how is possible that the Ling Man don't know about this watch?
You are a fraud. I'm going to sleep. Good night.

The Air Racer actually does have links in its lower half, to make it adjustable. Nevertheless, you raise a good point. Obviously there are watch bracelets that do match your description, although more often they seem to be on women's watches. The Air Racer is an outlier, and perhaps not coincidentally, is loathed by many Breitling enthusiasts. (Personally, I'm split on it, but I'd take a 125th on a Navi bracelet any day over an Air Racer.) Having said all that, your semantic jockeying doesn't change the fact there is an accepted lexicon of watch terms, regardless of whether or not you agree with them or choose to use them.

BTW, your link doesn't show the bracelet all that well. This Youtube video provides a better look.

This place has been overrun with degraded Lings and gymnasium wall clocks in your absence.

Been quite a busy thread overnight then.

I voiced/typed my opinion of the Air Racer in another thread. It pulled the trigger on the starting pistol of 'Space 1999' 'design'. I do not rate it as associated with Breitling more with a 70's pulp Space Fiction show.

There are now also + Lings. (on Bracelets).
(Those who know what is to follow may wish to look away now)

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Al

“Quis custodiet ipsos custodes"