For the new Ed White 321, what is the best aftermarket bracelet?

Actor07 · Sat. 8:18am

I have the Ed White 321 and have mixed feelings about the OEM flat link bracelet. it’s a good bracelet but does not have a micro toolless adjustment like the Rolex glidelock system. The OEM flat link bracelet only has two adjustment holes by the clasp which are insufficient options. The original Ed White had 5 or so adjustment holes in the clasp. Has anyone used the Forstner flat link bracelet on the new Ed White? if so, how many adjustment holes are there in the clasp? Will an original vintage Ed White bracelet even fit the new Ed White? Finally, are there any other similar option that either has tool less micro adjustments or five or more adjustment holes in the clasp? Thanks for your help. I love the watch but the bracelet falls short of perfection.

M'Bob · Sat. 10:38am

I share your sentiments. I put an original 1035 flat link with number 6 end-links on it. Fit well, and I’m completely satisfied with that arrangement.

Raskolnikov · Sat. 10:39am

The modern Ed White 321 comes with the quick micro adjust clasp I believe since 2023. No need for a glide lock you can remove links to get a good fit. If you need on the fly micro adjust and yours doesn’t have it, get the new clasp. I don’t think aftermarket bracelets on the 321 would be a good idea.

Vintage bracelets on modern watches is like modern bracelets on vintage watches.

YY77 · Sat. 10:54am

Raskolnikov
The modern Ed White 321 comes with the quick micro adjust clasp I believe since 2023.

I don't think that happened, the A11 and 321 flatlink haven't gotten a micro adjustment clasp like the '57 and FOIS2 have as far I'm aware.

These '25 and '26 321's for sales on C24 still has the old clasp for example

Evitzee · Sat. 3:00pm

Yeah, I don't think the 321 has had any clasp upgrade. It's a heritage product, it wouldn't fit with what they are trying to do. It would be nice if they had a few more holes in the clasp like the old style clasps, but they only provide two holes, essentially a half link of adjustment. If the bracelet is properly sized this should be enough. I don't think I've ever had the need to use any microadjustment after the bracelet is sized to my wrist.

Actor07 · Sat. 6:08pm

M'Bob
I share your sentiments. I put an original 1035 flat link with number 6 end-links on it. Fit well, and I’m completely satisfied with that arrangement.

Is the correct end link number 6?

M'Bob · Sat. 6:36pm

Actor07
Is the correct end link number 6?

Depends. For the new Ed White, if you’re doing a retrofit, then either 19mm end-link will work: 506, or 6. A number 6 end-link could theoretically be too early for some later 1035 bracelets, but personally, I wouldn’t turn down that combination for a later, vintage Ed White.

Actor07 · Sat. 7:02pm

M'Bob
Depends. For the new Ed White, if you’re doing a retrofit, then either 19mm end-link will work: 506, or 6. A number 6 end-link could theoretically be too early for some later 1035 bracelets, but personally, I wouldn’t turn down that combination for a later, vintage Ed White.

thanks for the advice and clarification

Raskolnikov · Sun. 1:58am

YY77
I don't think that happened, the A11 and 321 flatlink haven't gotten a micro adjustment clasp like the '57 and FOIS2 have as far I'm aware.

These '25 and '26 321's for sales on C24 still has the old clasp for example

Thanks. I thought i had seen it on the internet. Must have been on the 321 white gold or the Fois2 then.

For the new Ed White 321, what is the best aftermarket bracelet?

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