Hi all,

Just want to share something that I found out recently.

l love the look of vintage flat link type bracelet on my speedy and my Broad Arrow, but came to the realization that I really need a bracelet with micro adjustment.

Long story short, I picked up a Railmaster 57 Trilogy bracelet from the bay, and a cheap flat link bracelet from Amazon for $40.

Here is the link:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0748FGLXJ/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apap_1MfjvfEDMyC3u

As you know, the trilogy bracelet is 19mm and the Broad Arrow/Speedy has a 20mm lug width. So you will need to use the endlinks from the cheap bracelet, but they fit like a glove. No filing required!

I have attached some pictures.

It is a good fit, but the endlinks are all polished. I might get the center link brushed at some point.

Anyway, this is my first real post here. Hope someone finds this info useful. I had learnt a lot from this forum and just want to give something back.

 

Looks good. Brushing the center links is a nice idea.

 

That does look really good! Wish I could afford that speedy!

 

Thanks! Here is a photo with better lighting.

It looks very similar to the new speedmaster 57 trilogy edition now.

Agreed that the center links needs to be brushed. I will give it a try and report back!

 

I think it looks really good on your Replica! i was thinking about purchasing the same Speedy, i will keep this mod in mind!

@captain_NEMO on this forum already mentioned it before, there is a pen on Amazon that you can buy for a few bucks for brushing your Endlink.
Maybe it will help you..
https://omegaforums.net/threads/diy-makeover-modern-speedmaster-in-steel.93607/#post-1214149
Amazon Link:
https://www.amazon.com/K-Tool-Inter...iberglass+pen&qid=1555773775&s=gateway&sr=8-6

Good luck, and thanks for sharing!

 

Thanks!

 

Results of my first attempt.

I ended up using 400 grit sandpaper.

 

Crafty...I like it!

 

I love that bracelet. I spoke with my OB today and they are getting one of those bracelets for me now, but the price is steep. $720 excluding tax. Looks great though and it will last a lifetime...

 

That's great. Yes, it is a really good bracelet that looks good with the sliding micro-adjustment. Glad to hear someone feels the same way!

 

Waw, thats an improvement! What is the total weight of the watch now?
I guess my choise would probably be the 1171 bracelet.

 

While not of any real use to me, I am happy to read this sort of thread where someone thinks creatively and finds crafty solutions. Well done, @OmegaFan503!

 

Looks great - good work. The trilogy bracelet is great albeit the micro adjustment at about 3-4mm is Fairly limited I found. Certainly works on your watch.

 

Thanks! I have learnt a ton from this forum. Just happy to be able to contribute in some way.

 

I have 1171 on my moonwatch as well. I like it as well. My only gripe is the lack of sliding micro-adjustment. I just find myself using it often, especially during summer. May be my project would to try figure out a way to mount the adjustable clasp on a 1171!

Here are some weight result of the watch. I took a total of 6 links off the bracelet. For comparison, I have results of a moonwatch on a 1171 too.

Assuming the broad arrow and the moonwatch weights about the same, then this bracelets definitely weights more. However, it is by no means heavy.

 

Thanks!

 

I totaly agree 136 grams is not bad at all!
Thank you very much!!
Edit: now that you showed both, i must admit i like the broad arrow combination almost more than the moonwatch on 1171.

 

@OmegaFan503

Thanks for this information and post. I have a 3594 and have been swithering over trading up to the 57 trilogy but couldn't justify paying 2x more for some minor cosmetic differences.

I recently picked up a trilogy railmaster, so this post was very timely, as I had access to the trilogy bracelet.

Thanks for providing the links for the amazon bracelet - I've gone ahead and copied you.

It makes a big difference to the 3594 imho and my thoughts about upgrading have been obliterated.

Haven't got round to brushing the end links yet, but that's next on the list

 

Excuse my ignorance, to brush the end links, it's as simple as just rubbing the sandpaper over their surface I take it?

 

It looks great!

Glad to see that someone else can do this upgrade as well. It really changes the look of the watch. IMHO, it is a perfect match since the broad arrow is a modern reissue and a modern bracelet suits it much better.

I have the same thoughts about upgrading too. At the end, I can't justify it as well

Cheers!