Bracelet options for a 1950s oyster perpetual

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I have one of these new rivet bracelets on my GMT.
Unlike vintage rivets, they don’t have the flat sided stepped links but rather tapered like a more modern bracelet. But the removable links are screw pins (thank the lord) and they are beautifully made- far better than any of my original rivet bracelets.
The strait endlink Forstner would also be a good alternative. It mimicks the looks of the early Gay Freres rivet including a flex links at the bracelet. I have a friend who has on a sub and loves it (although I prefer fitted endlinks, I think it’s a nice vintage look).
Dang, yeah these bracelets look really good!
The 19mm for the smaller cases state that they’re not for models earlier than 1970 because they won’t fit.
I wonder if I should chance it with my mid 50’s Tudor oyster… hmm
 
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Dang, yeah these bracelets look really good!
The 19mm for the smaller cases state that they’re not for models earlier than 1970 because they won’t fit.
I wonder if I should chance it with my mid 50’s Tudor oyster… hmm
Perhaps it’s the shape of the lugs- don’t have an oyster that early to know. I have seen some of the bubble backs and early oysters on Bonklips as well, slick looking- and Forstner does do a 19mm Bonklip.