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1450 Bracelet Speedys Splitting

  1. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 9, 2012

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    I've seen half a dozen of these recently, people are buying up 1980s Speedmaster Pros with the sought after and possibly excessively over-hyped 1450 bracelet, then listing the 1450 for sale around the $700-1200 range, and listing the watch head only or on a strap around $1,600-2,000 often after buying the whole package for under $2k.

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    Much as I do like the idea of a solid link version of the 1171 bracelet, $950 is a LOT of money for an old watch bracelet.
     
  2. SpikiSpikester Ω 2

    SpikiSpikester @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 9, 2012

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    At $700-1200 it certainly is overhyped. As nice as it is, no bracelet is worth that much.
     
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    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 9, 2012

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  4. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Oct 9, 2012

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    IWC's is - the one that came on the Mark XV and XVI. So is Breitling's Pilots bracelet. I despise most bracelets and they're two I'd wear any time.
     
  5. SpikiSpikester Ω 2

    SpikiSpikester @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 9, 2012

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    So shoot me down, why don't you :p

    Maybe I should put my 1450 in a drawer for 15 years & sell it for a bundle when I retire ::money::
     
  6. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 9, 2012

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    SpikiSpikester @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 9, 2012

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    It's not hugely different in feel from an 1170 or 1171. It's light & comfy - just not as light (and flimsy feeling) as the 1171.

    Count that as $1000 I just saved you :p
     
  8. smithrjd

    smithrjd Oct 9, 2012

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    I will have to agree with Ulack, the Breitling Pilot bracelet on my Chronomat is indeed a very comfortable and robust band. No IWC's ($$) so don't know about them. The bracelet on my Soccer Timer (1150?) was good but not as good as the Breitling Pilot.
     
  9. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Oct 9, 2012

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    Sure, any time you wish! ;):p The reason I can't stand most bracelets is I've tried so many. The Rolex Jubilee was sort of comfortable even though it felt a bit light & chintzy. That was probably my 3rd favorite (favorite being used VERY loosely because I really didn't like it all that much) and I doubt I'd own one again. As much as everyone raves about mesh I've never tried one on from any brand that fit me properly. I do still have my Watchadoo for my next Monster. That was decent for the money ($40-ish) and a good beater. Never met another bracelet I found remotely comfortable or attractive enough to bother with despite owning modern and vintage ones from Movado, Bulova, Longines, Omega, Speidel, JB Champion, etc, etc.
     
  10. Dash1 Ω 2

    Dash1 Oct 10, 2012

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    I agree with you - It's hard to find a steel bracelet I really like. I want to and have tried but they're never as good on the wrist as you hope. I hate the Rolex bracelets. I like the look of the original 60's Omega Speedmaster/ Seamaster 300 bracelets on the watches, but they are a bit flimsy on the wrist. The 1450 is much better. I end up wearing Subs and Speedies on Nato straps as they kind of suit the tool watch look and are comfortable (and safe.)
    The one bracelet I really do like is the genuine Omega 'shark' mesh on my Ploprof 600, very comfortable and balances the weight of the head nicely.