Can steel bracelet of Speedmaster '57 chronograph 38.6mm (The 1957 Trilogy) to be fitted to FOIS?

ConElPueblo

...In order to give some more ideas, here's my take:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/19MM-OYSTER-WATCH-BAND-FOR-VINTAGE-TUDOR-SUBMARINER-7928-7016-94110-RIVITED/161799534958?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

I bought one of these for a completely different watch last year and only just put it on the FOIS this weekend. A much better wearing experience than the 1125 it is normally on and the end links fit the case better. I really, really like this combination 😀

scapa

Thanks for posting this option. Price is right, too. How was the install? Do the supplied end links need any adjustment to fit the case? Have you noticed and scratching or rubbing of the case or lugs?

ConElPueblo

The end links are a perfect fit, I'd say that they are better than the Omega option. No issues in installing and I don't see any case interference. If you push the bracelet up against the case and move it about there is probably some rubbing against the lugs, but I cannot see that happening unless you really tried. The rivets didn't clear the lugs on the watch it was originally intended for, so never used it there. Guess the lug holes are further to the ends of the lugs on the FOIS.

Solid links and loose end links make for a nice balance between vintage feel and modern solidity. Screwed in links for size adjusting works great as well.

Jantar

ConElPueblo, very nice looking option. The eBay ad says the bracelet is 7" up to 8.5". I'm thinking this looks like a bracelet I'd like to have too, can you confirm the size? Would it adjust down to 6.5"? How many links are removable?

Thanks

ConElPueblo

At my current setting it is about 5.5" long with two positions left in the clasp and a single removable link to spare. I think there is at least four removable links in total.

Jantar

Update, installed the bracelet on my 60th but the rivets rub the case. It looks like the 60th case in ever so slightly longer based on your pics of the 57. It is really close but might have damaged the case eventually so I took the bracelet off.

It’s a shame ‘cause I really like the bracelet. I don’t have another 19mm it will fit on.