I do not believe that either the first or second generation Alpinists were sold on metal bracelets. The first gen. were, at least at times, sold on these:
Thanks for the reply! I had seen bund straps on the first generation (Seiko Laurel Alpinist) on the web😀. As for my second generation I figure you are probably right most likely it was the same... I was thinking of getting one custom made in the same specs for mine 😀.