Baltic bracelet - views sought

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Olhenry56

·Jun 10, 2023

BAJJ

I think the BoR transitions better from the brushed lugs. The brushed lugs contrast to high the high polish of the flat link just sticks out a bit too much. Flat link is lovely, but for me, for that watch it would be the. BoR.

Same here. If the flat link bracelet were all brushed, I'd probably go that way, but as it is, I like the BOR more.

If it weren't too expensive to play around with, I might consider getting the flat link bracelet and "brushing" it myself.

 

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BAJJ

·Jun 11, 2023

Olhenry56

Same here. If the flat link bracelet were all brushed, I'd probably go that way, but as it is, I like the BOR more.

If it weren't too expensive to play around with, I might consider getting the flat link bracelet and "brushing" it myself.

Uncle Seiko and Forstner both do fully brushed flat link, no need for the DIY route, although it may be 'fun' to try

 

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TIMElyBehaviour

·Jun 11, 2023

I think the leather strap is perfect but for a change I was going to say try a shark mesh but I think the beads of rice is the best fit.

 

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Larry S

·Jun 11, 2023·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

I have found Baltic to be most accommodating. Lateral thinking, ask them to brush it. I will be getting a flat link when my TriCompax arrives next fall. They have refined the BOR since I got the first one. They certainly sweated the details because they are good looking, comfortable and durable. Value for money is there. I expect the same of the flat link.

 

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Spruce

·Jun 12, 2023·Sunburst dial fan

Thank you everyone, your views and advice are very much appreciated.

I had originally thought of the flat link but after taking on board the various posts have plumped for the BoR with curved ends.

Fingers crossed 😀

 

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ken_hodson

·Jun 12, 2023

Good choice 😀 be sure to post some pics when it arrives!

 

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TIMElyBehaviour

·Jun 13, 2023

Can’t wait to see the wrist shot.

 

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warrydog

·Jun 13, 2023

I don't dislike the flat link, but given an option I'd always take a curved end BOR

 

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noelekal

·Jun 13, 2023·Home For Wayward Watches

Straps surpass everything else in my view, but an appropriate bracelet makes for a nice change. Your BOR choice has got my attention as the winning choice for your neato Baltic.

And, that is a good looking watch, Spruce.

 

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Olhenry56

·Jun 13, 2023

noelekal

And, that is a good looking watch, Spruce.

Indeed, and a very good value. This is the 2nd time in the last few months that a post by @Spruce has caused me to start shopping for a new modern watch. I might need to start skipping over your posts from now on. 😀

 

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Spruce

·Jun 13, 2023·Sunburst dial fan

Olhenry56

Indeed, and a very good value. This is the 2nd time in the last few months that a post by @Spruce has caused me to start shopping for a new modern watch. I might need to start skipping over your posts from now on. 😀

Thanks @Olhenry56, but I’m worrying that I might also have to start avoiding my posts. I think I’m doing too much accumulating and too little disposing 😉

 

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dsio

·Jun 13, 2023·Ash @ ΩF

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@Spruce, did the Baltic team send any photogrpahs of their new straight BOR bracelet?

I actually think that looks better because of how the straight end allows you to see the shape of the lugs

 

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cchen

·Jun 14, 2023

Another vote for the BoR

 

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DrmexicoII

·Jun 14, 2023

cchen

Another vote for the BoR

Nice! Is that the limited edition collab one?

 

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Spruce

·Jun 16, 2023·Sunburst dial fan

Well, despite my initial inclination towards a flat link bracelet, the posts on this thread persuaded me (not an easy task) to opt for the BoR, which arrived today.

Many thanks to everyone who posted and here is the result …..

 

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ken_hodson

·Jun 16, 2023

Super, that looks amazing. I really like the finishing on the bracelet, it looks good quality 😀

 

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DrmexicoII

·Jun 16, 2023

Stunner! Hope you're happy with the result too?!

 

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Spruce

·Jun 16, 2023·Sunburst dial fan

DrmexicoII

Stunner! Hope you're happy with the result too?!

Absolutely. Looks much better 😀

 

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Spruce

·Jun 17, 2023·Sunburst dial fan

Just a footnote but I thought I’d mention how helpful and friendly I found the online support and quick responses from ‘The Baltic Team' as well as the rapid delivery.

 

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NT931

·Jun 17, 2023

Spruce

Just a footnote but I thought I’d mention how helpful and friendly I found the online support and quick responses from ‘The Baltic Team' as well as the rapid delivery.

The BOR looks great, good call! And yes the Baltic Team has provided pretty good service for me in the past too - kudos to them