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Equivalent To A Rolex Oyster Bracelet For a Speedmaster?

Perrier
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Hi all

I have the latest Speedmaster Moonwatch, and I've realized I don't really like the bracelet. This is just my opinion, but I don't think it suits the watch. I think it looks kind of old fashioned. By comparison, I think the Oyster Bracelets on my Rolexes are fantastic.

Have any of you ever bought the equivalent to a Rolex Oyster Bracelet for a Speedmaster?

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Thanks. Unfortunately I looks like the Uncle Soyuz 1168 isn't compatible with the 3861:

Designed to fit: The 19mm is made for the FOIS (First Omega in Space) and the 20mm fits most Omega Speedmaster models (pre-3861).
 
chiefenergy
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Ouch! IMHO wear a strap; leather, rubber, sailcloth, or nato; the Speedmaster doesn't belong on an oyster.
 
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Ouch! IMHO wear a strap; leather, rubber, sailcloth, or nato; the Speedmaster doesn't belong on an oyster.
Agreed. That high grade Rolex steel that's made by Swiss elves doesn't belong on a pedestrian Speedmaster. 😉
 
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Agreed. That high grade Rolex steel that's made by Swiss elves doesn't belong on a pedestrian Speedmaster. 😉
lol......whatever it takes....just don't do it.
 
gbesq
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All kidding aside, I have seen some very nice aftermarket beads of rice bracelets and metal mesh bracelets that look great on Speedmasters. I would imagine that both are very comfortable to wear.
 
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Agreed. That high grade Rolex steel that's made by Swiss elves doesn't belong on a pedestrian Speedmaster. 😉
That's like putting Ford hubcaps on your Rolls Royce. 😉
 
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Ouch! IMHO wear a strap; leather, rubber, sailcloth, or nato; the Speedmaster doesn't belong on an oyster.

The Speedmaster belongs on any bracelet or strap the owner wants on it.
 
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Perrier Perrier
Hi all

I have the latest Speedmaster Moonwatch, and I've realized I don't really like the bracelet. This is just my opinion, but I don't think it suits the watch. I think it looks kind of old fashioned. By comparison, I think the Oyster Bracelets on my Rolexes are fantastic.

Have any of you ever bought the equivalent to a Rolex Oyster Bracelet for a Speedmaster?

Thanks

Look at offerings by Forstner and Uncle Straps. There are several three link style bracelets to choose from. Forstner in particular has a bracelet very close in appearance to the Rolex Oyster with the added benefit that it has female end links. Forstner and Uncle Straps bracelets are not exactly on par with a Rolex or Omega bracelet, but they are of good quality for the money.

Also consider an Apollo 11 50th Anniversary bracelet.

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Davidt
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What about a new 1171/633 service bracelet. I’m sure it will feel very much inferior to the bracelet it came with but it looks good.

For a more quality feel, you could try hunting down a 1450/808 but there’s no guarantee it will fit.

FWIW I love the modern bullet bracelet on the Speedmaster.
 
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Davidt Davidt
What about a new 1171/633 service bracelet. I’m sure it will feel very much inferior to the bracelet it came with but it looks good.

For a more quality feel, you could try hunting down a 1450/808 but there’s no guarantee it will fit.

FWIW I love the modern bullet bracelet on the Speedmaster.
I thought the general consensus was that it's an excellent bracelet
 
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Seems like the closest thing to the Oyster, design-wise, would be the Forstner Model O. I don’t think the Forstner bracelets are quite up to Rolex/Omega build quality (or Grand Seiko, for that matter), but they’re not priced that way, either.

I wear my cal 3861 Speedmaster on the standard Omega bracelet, although it did take me a bit of time to become accustomed to the somewhat extreme taper. I know someone who didn’t like the taper and wears his 3861 on a Forstner Bullet. Coincidentally, I wear my 3570.50 on a Forstner bullet, which I prefer to the Omega 1499.
 
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I personally think that the closest analog is the Apollo 11 50th bracelet. Not because it looks like an oyster bracelet, but because a Speedmaster on a flat link is just as traditional as a Rolex on oyster.

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I personally think that the closest analog is the Apollo 11 50th bracelet. Not because it looks like an oyster bracelet, but because a Speedmaster on a flat link is just as traditional as a Rolex on oyster.

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This 100% for me.
 
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