Bracelet or Strap

Wakaman · Feb 23, 2026

Morning everyone - this is a post about opinion of aesthetics, not about value or pristine originality. So, I recently changed out the bracelet on my 1968 Speedy for a chocolate leather strap, and while I like bracelets on vintage watches generally, I am wearing the watch more and enjoying the look more on the strap. What's you experience? -

SOG53 · Feb 23, 2026

Photo?

lenndon · Feb 23, 2026

If you like the look more and wear it more with the strap now.. Seems like the obvious choice for you.
Personally I am a fan of bracelets on my speedies.

smorrisonmd · Feb 23, 2026

Why choose one or the other? I have the original OEM bracelet for most of my watches, but on occasion will put them on a colorful strap just for a change of pace. More likely to wear the bracelet in the summer months, and strap in the winter.