52KS Metal Bracelet XAB-830 Hunt ***FOUND***

G GHM

Greetings,

I have recently acquired this very tidy 5256-8000s with portions of the original bracelet. The end link number is XAB-830. The individual I got the watch from advised the portions were harvested, but would include the remnants with the sale. The head sits on a XAB-910 now, and I like it. Just looking for originality.

Seems like it’s a one year or so only run.

I was wondering what sites you are all using to find rare-ish parts. I’ve found some auction sites out of Japan, but not really sure how they work (mostly in Japanese). Any help with direction/sourcing would be super helpful. Buying a complete watch would be an option, but then I have another head unit without its bracelet. Hahaha.

Cheers!!

Garret

G GHM

Received the second 5256 and the band has enough links to fit my 20cm wrist. (Which is pretty rare). I had planned to use a clasp extender but it won’t be needed. Now I’m in a bind, I was gonna swap the band to my other head, but I think I’ll leave this all original setup as is. Thoughts? Cheers!!

50kopek

I occasionally buy watches just because I want the bracelet for another watch. Often end up feeling bad about separating a watch and bracelet that have been together for 50 or 60 years. I’m a sentimental fella. But in the end I’d say use your newly found bracelet with the watch head that is in the best condition and keep the other for parts.