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Hi All

I am looking for a good quality, reasonably priced aftermarket 22mm mesh bracelet for my 806.

I have been looking at Staib.

Not sure on polished or satin.

Would really appreciate recommendations.

Thanks





Will

Not reasonably priced, but the dogs bollocks ones are here:
http://www.chronocentric.com/forums/chr ... d;id=48382
I've had a couple and they all seem fine with respect to quality. The cheaper ones tend to have a chunkier mesh - I'd prefer a finer mesh and go for polished, as it will fade a bit with use.
I bought a few nice vintage ones (but 20mm) from eBay.

Thanks David. A little more than I would like to spend. I prefer a leather band but am planning ahead for summer months!

I've been looking at these on 'sale' at Lonestar. Come in short size too which helps me. Mesh looks fine and also adjustable.

http://lonestarwatches.com/3.2Mesh.htm




Will

Having that deployant clasp looks a good idea the steel straps can be a bit weighty and if you drop it when your fastening a clasp, it accelerates downwards quickly!

very good fit, comfortable, very reasonably priced, seller is a friend and great guy. mention "watchfred" & Andreas will grant a breitlingsource discount. no, I do not get a share of the profits.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quality-Milan ... AhMOTZ7noQ

Thanks Fred.
Will check them out. Price looks too good!
Are the clasps good quality / secure? I like the deployment on the other one.




Will

Will - no deployant. but none of the original ones had those.
very similar to the 1960s JB.
yes, clasps are good and reasonably secure, have several of the bracelets and never had a problem.

Made in China for Made in China prices. most others are Made in China for ripoff prices.

These are quite nice.

Sorry for the basic question, but how do I size one for a mid-1960s Chronomat?

I still have a few original 60ies Bracelets I am willing to part with (for a little less then the CT seller)
they are really really nice , 21/21.5mm and if you ask me the absolute best looking ones with the rounded ends

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agree, the original mesh are incomparable.

Thanks all.
I'll have to way up the options.



Will

I just ordered one of these for my new, 1960s Chronomat. Will post pics once mounted. Really like the look of the mesh.

I like the quality of these bands a lot! Just installed it.

Looks good!
Is that the one from Walt at Lonestar?



Will

Yes, Will. He communicates freely on email as well, was quite helpful. The construction quality of the bracelet is excellent.